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We Jews are endlessly resilient — though we've been asked to be strong too many times. Through videos and stories produced by JDC, the global Jewish humanitarian group, discover advice from Jews on the frontlines of conflict, antisemitism and poverty, and come away inspired to tackle your own challenges with grit, perspective and determination.
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How did British-Jewish relations in Palestine change once the Second World War reached the Middle-East? Were the Jews prepared for an invasion in 1941? This session covers the years 1939-1941 including the ‘Patria’ incident, the birth of the Palmach and the decision to abandon the Jews to their fate. Although part of a series, each session stands alone.
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An evening of acoustic music and storytelling with Joe Buchanan and fellow Limmud artists.
. The Leo Baeck Education Center Haifa
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A unique encounter between teens from Israel and the UK creates a space for direct dialogue on youth challenges: identity, relationships, social media, and future dreams. Through open conversation, role play and joint creativity, they discover common ground and build a human and cultural bridge.
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The first of the Board of Deputies of British Jews' heritage plaques is at 63 Mansell Street, in East London. Why there? Come and find out more about this national project recognising Jewish people, places and institutions that have shaped British life. And bring your own suggestions too.
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When the legacy of my newly-discovered Litvak ancestor buried in 1893 on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem is claimed by my West Bank outpost settler-cousin, I set off on a long ‘pilgrimage’ to fight for my history. I invite you to hear my story.
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Curious to try a deeper conversation with someone you’ve never met? Join this warm, friendly space inspired by Theodore Zeldin’s 'Feast of Strangers'. Pick a topic from the conversational menu and discover what happens when strangers talk. This session is fully participative and offers a chance to connect in a fresh, interesting way.
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Can aliens be Jewish? Can a man form a minyan with ten versions of himself from different points in his own timeline? In a standalone sequel to last year's session on bigger-on-the-inside sukkahs and time-travelling chametz, these are just a few of the halachic questions from the world of Doctor Who that we will try to answer.
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Join us for a drink in the bar to hear more about the Limmud Microgrant Fund, discuss your projects and get help submitting your application. All welcome.
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Jewish males adopted various strategies and tactics in anticipation of, or in the face of, threatened exposure of their circumcision by Germans, collaborators, doctors, etc. Explaining away circumcision as treatment for ailments, medical or ad hoc epispasms (foreskin reconstructions), and bluffs that play against Jewish stereotypes are addressed.
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Since 2022 alone, MI5 and police partners have responded to twenty Iran-backed plots presenting potentially lethal threats to British citizens and UK residents while espionage, propaganda and radicalisation efforts are active and ongoing. This session will explore recent Iranian external operations in the UK and assess potential policy solutions.
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The Big Jewish Arts Conversation is one of the three strategy pillars of the recently launched UK Jewish Arts Foundation. The others are the Big Jewish Arts Fund and the Big Jewish Arts Biennale. This session ask what support you think artists and creatives need and how we might build a strategic voice for the Jewish arts in communal discourse.
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Following last year's popular session, Susy Goldstone-Brady is back with more insights into UNISON, one of the UK's largest trade unions, discussing the challenges of being a Jew in left-wing spaces and how to carve a path forward in the face of hostility. She is especially keen to hear from those with similar experiences in trade unions.
Josh Dubell Jessica Brandler Justin Copitch
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From muddy joy and Jewish sparks of connection to the charged moments around Kneecap and Bob Vylan, hear festival-goers with different takes share their stories. Was Glastonbury a space of belonging, tension, pride, or challenge? Join us to explore what it really meant to show up Jewish in the fields of Glasto.
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OK, set Moshe aside. What about the rest? In this session, Clive will survey the field and propose winners and losers from the wide field we've got to choose from. And be prepared to argue. Your favourite might be trashed!
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Dalia will be leading a discussion with participants from Yachad's Youth and Student Trip to Israel-Palestine just a few months ago. It'll be a chance to hear the youth perspective on the current situation from those who have been there and have witnessed what is happening on the ground in Hebron, the Gaza border, Masafer Yatta and East Jerusalem.
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