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The saga of Hebrew mirrors the continuity of the Jewish people. 3,000 years ago, an early experiment in writing changed the world. Then, different dialects graced the Bible and our liturgy. After centuries of disuse, a fourth dialect arose in modern Israel. Learn how Hebrew began and how it has changed - and stayed the same - over the millennia.
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Are you a civil servant? Want to meet other civil servants? Or just curious about the fulfilling and often slightly mad career that is working in government? Join folks from the UK Civil Service Jewish Network (JNet) for some drinks and conviviality galore! *disclaimer: we don't know any state secrets!
Orange 14
Based on a teaching from Yiscah's recently published book, 'Planting Seeds of the Divine'. Yiscah discusses in Torah portion of Veyechi Jacob's request made to his son Joseph: "Please, if I have found favour in your eyes... bring me out of Egypt and bury me in their [father's] tomb" (Genesis 47:29-30). Why did Jacob conditionalise his request?
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'Jerusalem the Golden' was written before the 1967 war, and it soon became its semi-official song - possibly Israel's second national anthem. But there are, in my humble opinion, some disturbing aspects to the lyrics that 'cancel' the city's Arab population. Is this the true nature of Zionism? Let's examine the song via the works of Martin Buber and Hannah Arendt.
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When did Jewish communities in the USA learn to speak openly about the body, illness and the personal? Discover why the roots of the Jewish healing movement as it emerged in the States in the late 1980 are found in gay synagogues, grassroots networks of lesbian and feminist Jewish activists, and the emotional and physical trauma of the AIDS crisis.
Orange 12
In the first book of Kings we follow the life of King Solomon. His family life was complex with seven hundred wives and three hundred concubines, though only four children are recorded. We will use Bibliodrama to stand in the sandals of the king who built the Temple, feel his struggles and successes, and understand him better as a result.
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Is queer speed dating an act of resistance? Come and fight the patriarchal, heteronormative ideal of meeting a NJB/NJG/NJNB at kiddush and meet the love of your life at this speed-dating event, not to be missed. Don’t worry, we won’t match you up without considering age or preference first.
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Can you draw? Come and draw Limmud with Josh and me. I can’t draw at all but luckily Josh can. And it’s very jolly to get together and look at things a bit differently and celebrate that we’re here. We’ve been doing these sessions around London and they’ve been fun. We have a Limmud micro grant so you don’t even need to bring a pencil.
Orange 10
"Every moment we refrain from speaking lashon hara, we merit a light that even an angel cannot fathom" (Vilna Gaon). Negative speech, on the other hand, can be deeply destructive. So what shall we do about it? This session will outline the importance and main halachot (Jewish laws) of proper speech, followed by a workshop on implementation in real-life scenarios.
Orange 11
Step into Yiddish Theatre reborn. The Yiddish Audio Project—backed by a Limmud microgrant—debuts with fresh recordings, from a haunting bilingual extract of The Dybbuk to a brand-new sketch by a world-famous Jewish comedian. Yiddish and English together, alive for everyone.
Yosef Goldman House Band Limmud Mayta Cohen Elana Arian
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Join acclaimed artists and prayer leaders Elana Arian, Mayta Cohen, and Yosef Goldman for an intimate sonic sanctuary as they lead us on a journey through devotional melodies from across the spectrum of Jewish music. Original compositions weave together with treasured songs—from Hasidic niggunim to Sephardic piyyutim to contemporary spiritual melodies. Come ready to be moved by this music of the soul.
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Two years ago I ran a session exploring my expectations of working in the Church of England. How have my two lives intertwined, (a new Archbishop, various Church scandals, October 7th, the Manchester attack...)? Let's decide once and for all - is the Church actually a place for a nice Jewish girl?
Yellow 21
What makes Sondheim feel Jewish despite not writing 'Jewish musicals'? This fast, clip-filled lecture pairs him with Steven Spielberg, Philip Roth, Joan Rivers, Carole King, Lenny Bruce, Allen Ginsberg, Norman Lear and Diane Arbus to map a post-war Jewish sensibility of wit, doubt and desire, demonstrating decisively how his legacy lives on.
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“Four Entered the Orchard” explores a Talmudic tale of four sages who sought divine truth — and what their journey teaches about courage, humility, and resilience in times of crisis. Through ancient wisdom and modern reflection, the lecture asks: what does it mean to lead wisely when the world trembles?
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Is queer speed dating an act of resistance? Come and fight the patriarchal, heteronormative ideal of meeting a NJB/NJG/NJNB at kiddush and meet the love of your life at this speed-dating event, not to be missed. Don’t worry, we won’t match you up without considering age or preference first.
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Would you like to see your poem published? Just bring it along to the session (with a copy for Marvin - including your contact details) and recite it! It will then be considered for inclusion in Marvin's new book. For all other attendees, just come along and enjoy listening to the poetry recital. Marvin will also bring along some poems of his own.
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