Orange 12
One of the BBC's chief news presenters, and author of the acclaimed new book 'The Lines We Draw: the Journalist, the Jew, and an Argument about Identity', on being a prominent broadcaster and a practising Jew, why he decided to ask himself what it means to be Jewish, and his discovery of an astonishing, continent-crossing family history.
Red 7
A Jewish blues jam session of original material which aims to bring Jewish themes and pop / blues / rock stylings together in much the same way that a traffic light stops cars from doing. All welcome, bring your voices or instruments, enthusiasm more important than talent.
Red 9
Come along and play two of Britain's most popular card games - bridge and kaluki. No partner needed; just your best card play!
Red 4
Join Yachad for a discussion with movement workers/madrichim/ot from several British Jewish youth movements. We’ll consider how each movement approaches Israel-Palestine education and how/why this is changing. We’ll explore the increasing tension between youth movement members and older generations, as their perspectives on Israel-Palestine diverge.
Orange 10
Matthew and Luke base stories of Jesus' conception and birth on Jewish history: Matthew's Jesus is a new Moses: Luke's Mary is a new Hannah; the 'virgin birth' follows the Greek translation of Isaiah. What stories of miraculous conceptions did Jews tell, and how does Christianity adapt them? Carolling expected.
Red 1
Everyone needs a breather from the Festival buzz. Join us in the Wellbeing Hub for a relaxed board-games session where you can unwind, chat and get stuck into some games.
Red 2
Yiddish isn’t stuck in the past - far from it. It’s alive, surprising and showing up in the most unexpected places. Join Martin as he debunks the myths, uncovers the roots and spotlights how young, global communities are giving Yiddish a fresh, vibrant twist.
Yellow 24
In 1958, Ben-Gurion wrote to 50 of the greatest scholars, rabbis and cultural figures across the Jewish world and asked them to answer that thorniest of questions: 'Who is a Jew?' The replies are totally fascinating. Why did Ben-Gurion ask the question? Who did he ask it to and what did they say? A two-parter but each session stands alone.
Red 5
Shulgoers love a concise, powerful drash. In this interactive workshop, learn practical techniques from a seasoned rabbi to craft impactful messages that resonate and inspire—every time you speak.
Blue 32
We often assume our synagogue and home melodies are ancient and unchanging. In fact, many have surprising roots. From Eli Tzion and Maoz Tzur drawn from folk songs, to Hatikvah and Birkat Hamazon (grace after meals), to familiar tunes like Sh’ma Yisrael and Ma Nishtanah that don’t go quite how we think – come discover their hidden histories.
Red 3
How could concepts of Jewish history and quantum entanglement help us beat the odds, create meaningful and positive opportunities and guarantee real growth in our own lives, our neighbours, communities and beyond.
Orange 14
Nahamu campaigns to end ideologically motivated harms within Jewish communities. We raise eyebrows and say the unsayable, with one core mission: no one should have to choose between staying in their community and staying safe. Join me for a whistlestop tour of the problems we seek to solve, how we try to solve them and what you can do to help.
Orange 11
Israel’s political system is broken. It favours minority rule and fringe parties and they have taken over the mainstream, leaving no room to work together. Coalitions are unstable and governance is secondary to survival. Israeli politics has been reduced to pro or anti. Changes are needed but which ones lead to salvation and which ones to damnation?
Red 8
Comparative analysis of the groundbreaking Institute of Jewish Policy Research report by Dr Daniel Staetsky, and the changes on the ground, specifically in UK Jewish communities. An invitation to reflect on and to question the core assumptions of contemporary Jewish and Zionist identities, widening existing concepts of Israel engagement and the diversity of British Jewry.
Blue 34
My family left Lithuania in the 1880s for the United States--and this year, nearly 150 years later, I did the trip in reverse on my own to visit the towns that they came from. I'll explore what I found there, what I learned about current Jewish life in Lithuania, and tantalizing clues about a family story I've long thought was an old wives' tale.
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