Red 3
When his wife of 13 years said she was Jewish, it led their family on a journey of healing, re-connection, and strength. In this discussion-style workshop, Joe tells his own story, brings to light many important issues around conversion, and talks about why so many are coming home.
Orange 14
Yiscah addresses from her book 'Planting Seeds of the Divine', an apparent contradiction in the Adam and Eve creation story. "And God created humankind... creating it in the image of God..." [in the singular], followed by, "...It is not good for the Human to be alone" (Genesis 1:27, 2:18). If so, why create the human being in the singular to begin with?
Red 2
Why does Spain’s greatest cathedral place Joseph’s reunion with his brothers at its core and omit God the Father from its imagery? Toledo reveals striking breaks from Catholic norms, hinting at a deeper dialogue between Jewish heritage and Spain’s distinctive view of the Christian messianic story.
Yellow 21
In this session, Yulia Egorova will be speaking about her long-term research exploring Jewish-Muslim solidarity networks in the UK. The session will involve a short presentation from Yulia and will leave plenty of time for Q&A and discussion.
Blue 32
Come and join us in the family lounge — a friendly, relaxed space for families to play, create, and hang out together! There will be toys and a fun craft activity where kids and parents can get creative side by side. Parents and carers need to stay with their children and keep an eye on them at all times - it’s a family space, not a drop-off!
Magen Inon Eliah Levin Angela Mattar Atira Winchester
Orange 11
How can societies scarred by violence build a shared future? Peacemaker Magen Inon, who lost his parents in the October 7th Hamas attack, joins activists from Standing Together to reflect on trauma, resilience, and the work of building peace. Their message is clear: hope is an action and through courage and connection a shared future is possible
Orange 12
We've all seen the headlines. UK campuses are - apparently - no place to be Jewish. Yet there are more Jewish students going to more UJS (Union of Jewish Students) and Jewish Society events than ever before. How can this be? Come hear it straight from the horses' mouths, with a panel of brilliant Jewish students chaired by the President of UJS.
Anoushka Alexander-Rose Stephen Frosh Hannah Ewence Sarah Lightman
Orange 15
How can we bridge the gap between Jewish academic and community life? Does this field have a future, and what challenges does it face? What can it do to address contemporary issues like antisemitism, heritage representation and gender equality? Hear from three established researchers working on Jewish themes across history, art, and psychology!
Blue 32
Children aged 5–9 are invited to discover the joy of learning chavrutah-style, studying with a partner! Guided by adults, kids will explore a lively Jewish text from the Mishnah period, ask big questions together, and share their ideas with the group. A fun, hands-on way to experience Jewish learning for the first time!
Red 1
Unwind, connect, and contribute! Our beloved daily knit & natter provides a calm space to chat about conference or life. This year we are knitting warm hats for Israeli elderly via Manna (Meir Panim). Knitters of all skill levels, from beginners to experts, are welcome. Join us Sunday to Wednesday to relax and do a Mitzvah!
Red 5
Every family has a story waiting to be uncovered. Explore how MyHeritage’s family tree tools and vast record database can help you connect generations, discover ancestors and find relatives through powerful matching technologies -unlocking your family’s unique story for generations to come.
Blue 34
Saying the Kaddish prayer is one of the main ways we mark bereavement in the Jewish tradition. But it wasn’t always that way. The Kaddish emerged over time and took on many different forms before it attained the prominent place it occupies today. This session will trace the stages of this development and the factors that influenced these changes over time.
Red 4
Jayne Wynick has been writing a daily blog since Oct 2023, detailing events and her reactions. The first year of writings is now a historical document of that time. Jayne talks about why she writes, the reactions to it and how all our lives have changed since Oct 7th 2023. There will be a full question and answer session for all to participate
Yellow 24
Want to learn about revolutionary Yiddish songs? Join Chaia for a singalong-meets-historical-exploration. We’ll explore five little-known Yiddish songs from the early 20th century that are strongly anti-Zionist, anti-fascist, pro-union and as relevant today as they were in 1905! Everyone will get a printable zine booklet with the songs to take home!
Purple 31
Unpack the Jewish themes and teachings embedded in some favourite secular songs. We'll sing some of Elana's favuorite non-Jewish songs together and explore what kinds of Jewish moments, liturgy and spaces these pieces can enhance with their deeply Jewish message.
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