Aydin Mayers House Band Limmud
Orange 15
A lifelong student of music, join Aydin for an hour of music and Torah, exploring the interconnection of American folk music and modern Jewish liturgical music.
Red 2
What does passing mean? What is survival really about? How do the lives of 15 women disrupt our understanding of the Holocaust? Through 15 lives the concept of victim is shattered. A lecture that explores what survival means and how our simplification of the Holocaust has left these women out of history.
Orange 11
An exploration of how the collision of Black and Jewish communities has been portrayed in cinema and what it reveals about race and minority identity. From Uncut Gems and BlacKkKlansman to Homicide and The Pawnbroker - and maybe a dip in to James Baldwin - we’ll explore the tension, friendship, mistrust and solidarity between these two groups.
Orange 14
Through Israeli songs and Jewish sources, we will explore how music and spirituality can inspire growth out of crisis. Together, we will reflect on how creativity, faith and community bring new meaning and hope, even in the hardest times.
From Crisis to Creation The Healing Power of Music and Faith.pdf
Red 3
Is the BBC really biased? In this session we will be examining who writes certain articles, in what context and what they are missing. We will look at the reporting on Gaza by the BBC, The Telegraph, The Guardian and The New York Times. We will then see how these portrayals impact Jews today and explore Jewish responses to misrepresentation.
Red 5
Vulfpeck is an American funk/soul band who are extremely Jewish. Depending on how you define it. In this talk, Samuel Goldstone-Brady will breakdown the musical universe of Vulf, explore musician Jack Stratton’s Jewishness, and consider what it means to be a Jewish band. This talk will feature clips from Vulfpeck tracks and related projects.
Yellow 24
This introductory session for absolute beginners explores Afro-Latin dance basics, body mechanics, music and rhythm, and dance partner dynamics. Learn basic merengue and salsa moves, understand the cultural roots and gender expression of the dance, discover how history, music and movement come together in Latin social dance. All are welcome, no partner needed!
Orange 10
The word we usually think of in relation to a Passover Seder has now been reimagined as a gameshow... Trials, tests and challenges await a team of Limmudniks, judged by Taskmaster Rachel Creeger and her umpire, with the winner taking home some surprising prizes!
Red 7
Talmudic pluralism has been explained in many ways. This lecture proposes to add another. It will address the senses by introducing a lesser-known musical instrument.
Yellow 21
Should we tell the truth or speak words that bring joy? Hillel and Shammai debated honesty and kindness in blessing a bride. In chavrutah (study partners), we’ll explore this classic text alongside Radical Honesty, asking how Jewish wisdom and contemporary practice can guide us in living truthfully with care and compassion.
Orange 12
KeshetUK understands the power of storytelling. Every year our volunteers travel across the UK sharing their stories of being Jewish and LGBT+. But what’s your story and how can you tell it? This interactive workshop is open to everyone, whether LGBT+ or not, to learn how to tell your story with confidence and impact.
Red 4
Join two cantors who love to sing together to explore new, tried-and-tested liturgical melodies designed for a singing community. Learn practical techniques to inspire participation, build confidence and help your congregation lift its collective voice in prayer.
Blue 34
An Aramaic scribal manual showing 1,914 places in Torah for special decoration. Corrupted in transmission, Marc unlocks his PhD findings, to reveal its true meaning (it's not kabbalistic); what tagin decorations really are; when and why it was written; patterns behind the letter listings; and its deep relationship to the destroyed Temple.
Red 1
From being a novice in the subject of care homes, Marvin Shaw has become an expert from visiting his mum for four days a week over a period of two years. Marvin would like to share his knowledge of care homes - and, more importantly, learn from your experiences.
Purple 31
The Roman Jewish community, Europe’s oldest, has thrived for over 2,200 years. Originating in 161 BCE with envoys from Judea, it grew through merchants, freed slaves, and war captives after 70 CE. Today, about half of Italy’s 35,000 Jews live in Rome, forming a vibrant part of the city’s culture and life.
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