Red 4
How did British-Jewish relations in Palestine reach such a low point on the eve of the Second World War? In this session, we will look at the years 1917-1940 with particular focus on 1937-1939 and the ‘MacDonald’ White Paper. Although part of a series, each session stands alone.
Blue 32
In 2026, KeshetUK will launch a groundbreaking new project to explore LGBT+ inclusive rituals. This is your opportunity to hear about the project and tell us when you have felt a sense of belonging within Jewish ritual. Whether it was a same-sex wedding, a non-binary b’nai mitzvah or finding yourself through prayer, come and share in this space.
Orange 10
After seven years, Leon's epic Haggadah is complete. Every page is a visual feast (think his recent 'London Jewish Mural' at JW3), bursting with colourful delights and details, for new discoveries to be made year after year. Q&A with the artist.
Yellow 24
Discover how Israeli pop artists - new and established - have responded to October 7th in the first year of the war (5784). Israeli music captures the national moment, reflecting a wide canvas of emotions. We’ll explore songs that have resonated, angered, comforted and more. Part 1 of a two-part series, also great on its own.
Red 7
Jess Robinson grew up with a Jewish mother who plays the organ in the village church – oy vey Maria! Inspired by her debut memoir Life Is Rosi: Grandma, Me and Our Diaries at 23, the multi-award-winning performer blends songs, laughter and readings from her grandma’s wartime diary as she retraces Rosi’s journey and rediscovers her Jewish roots.
Red 9
This session will follow on from previous sessions about challenges in maintaining Kashrut / Shabbat when travelling, and on the applicability of Torah rules when in space / on other planets. This year's session will address questions relating to the existence of other humanoid life forms in the universe and how Jewish theology will deal with that.
Orange 14
Enoch only has a tiny part in the book of Bereishit (Genesis), but his apparent failure to die inspired later Jews to fill in the rest of his story. We're going to take a look at the First Book of Enoch, which goes back to the 3rd century BCE, and includes a tour of heaven, a universe bristling with angels, a solar calendar and lots of apocalyptic stuff!
Orange 11
'Kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh' - all Jews are responsible for each other. But what does that really mean? How did our sages interpret this phrase, and how do the most vulnerable Jews around the world - and the people dedicated to their care - understand this command today? Led by a rabbi and a humanitarian aid worker, we'll unpack it all together.
Red 8
Abraham, Sarah and Hagar have a curious blended family which becomes the Jewish and Muslim peoples. Through commentaries, midrash, art and poetry, we'll consider whether this story could in fact be a source of healing historic wounds.
The Bereishit story could heal Jewish-Muslim relations.pdf
. The Leo Baeck Education Center Haifa
Orange 12
An artistic event bringing real-life dilemmas by Israeli teens to present identity, belonging, peer pressure, and visions for the future. Through a variety of performance arts, they explore the questions that concern them and build a cultural and emotional bridge to life in Israel.
Yellow 21
Change starts from within. Hear from the young people who are driving change at the Board of Deputies of British Jews! This panel will feature young members of the Board of Deputies from across the community.
Red 3
Nic has spent the past five years working as an educational consultant for the only Jewish school in Turkey. Come and here how she has navigated some complicated challenges yet built a stronger and resilient community.
Red 5
Israel is a country that is as diverse as it is complicated. Together we will explore some of the hottest topics in Israeli public discourse today (subject to change at any given minute). We will try and understand the different sides of the issues and what diverse opinions Israelis hold on the matter.
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