Orange 15
Yiscah sits down with Clive, one of the founders of Limmud, to discuss the recent publication of her book, 'Planting Seeds of the Divine'. They will explore how the book came to be and how Torah study can awaken spiritual awareness. An audience Q&A will follow, and copies of Yiscah's book will be available for sale and signing.
Blue 32
In this session we’ll ask how to resolve the epidemic of loneliness. Popular generalisations about baby boomers and millennials tend to lead to competition and resentment when what we need is community, cooperation and cohesion. So how can we challenge the blame culture and instead move towards a society of shared values, purpose and relationships?
Red 2
Join Aydin Mayers and friends in an immersive journey where meditation, communal song and reflection become vehicles for elevated spiritual experiences. Come to elevate your spirit, ground your energy and experience the healing power of sacred sounds.
Red 1
Come to the Wellbeing hub for a chance to chat and reflect, meet fellow Limmudniks, and most importantly start your day with coffee!
Red 3
Jesus’s parables – stories that challenge, indict and inspire, often in humorous ways – become in the hands of some Christian interpreters vehicles of antisemitism. Hearing the parables in a Jewish historical context allows us to recover their original provocation without Jew-hatred. Test cases: the Prodigal Son and the Good Samaritan.
Orange 10
The identification of a very important Torah in the Czech Scrolls collection, rescued from the Nazis. Mistakenly catalogued as from 1860, it is far older. Sofer, Dr Marc Michaels, reveals the various clues (including its employment of Sefer Tagin) that unlocked its true age, where it originally hailed from and its significance in Jewish history.
Yellow 21
A quiet space for anyone who feels uncomfortable with uncritical support for Israel. Each participant can speak and be heard without argument, judgment or condemnation. This is not a debating forum, but a safe and accepting space where we can express our feelings and emotions honestly and listen to each other with compassion and respect.
Red 8
On the surface, one dwells in sacred texts in the beit midrash, the other in burrows. However, both navigate hidden worlds with quiet determination and wisdom. This session explores the surprising common ground between rabbis and rabbits. Maybe there is something we can learn from this frequent autocorrect.
Red 4
Neurodiversity means that we all have unique brains and have our own experiences, needs and goals. Together we will explore why incredible people in the Torah and our own lives sometimes need a surprising amount of help in order to thrive, and how recognising this can make all the difference.
Red 5
For seven decades, Stephen Sondheim sent in the clowns and changed Broadway with dazzling lyrics and intricate music. We'll explore his world through both words and melodies, with clips and commentary from shows like 'West Side Story', 'Company' and 'Into the Woods'. Perfect for newcomers and Broadway mavens alike. Smoke on your pipe and put that in!
Orange 12
Israel doesn’t have a PR problem, it has an ongoing full-blown PR disaster. It's been decades in the making. What happened at Glastonbury where an artist called for Israel’s elimination to the applause of a massive crowd wasn’t shocking. It was predictable. The real shock is that no one in Jerusalem was alarmed and still isn’t, six months later.
Orange 11
Can you cheat the Angel of Death? Meet the Talmudic rabbis who tried (and one who succeeded). We'll look at Talmudic depictions of the Angel of Death and consider how it may shape our understanding of Torah and mortality.
Orange 14
How do we speak across painful divides? This session explores a real email from a parent struggling to talk with their child about Israel and the war. Together, we’ll unpack the emotions, context and complexity - and give participants space to draft their own thoughtful, values-based response.
Red 9
We all have a Jewish story. It could be from our own life, something we observed or heard about-- or something we imagine. We'll have a short warm-up and then write short pieces to share with the group. No experience necessary-- and the definition of Jewish is wide-open.
Yellow 24
Jewish musicians made Kovno the interwar cradle of Jazz. In a flourishing cafe culture, Jewish jazz bands drew crowds of adoring fans. We will do a 'crawl' of the legendary hotspots enjoying the sounds of the era. With vintage photos, original recordings and Aimee’s paintings depicting the mood of the time.
Red 7
In the wake of October 7th, Jewish communities worldwide rose in unity and action. This session explores how global support was mobilised, how needs were mapped, responses coordinated and resources directed to those most affected, highlighting unique initiatives that reached those often overlooked.
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