Red 3
This session will analyse the concept of whiteness, from the perspective that it is always historically and geographically constructed, and discuss how meaningful it is in the British context, paying particular attention to changes in Jewish assignation over time. It will be based on academic research, rather than communal polemics.
Orange 11
Our DNA is a living record of who we are and where we come from. Discover how DNA testing connects relatives, reveals ethnic origins and unlocks new family insights. Learn how genetic genealogy empowers you to explore your roots and write the next chapter of your family’s unique story.
Red 5
Was the Italian Renaissance 'good for the Jews'? Is that even the right question? In this session, an art historian and a historian discuss Renaissance artists, scholars and society, tackle difficult topics (conversion), and ask which objects, spaces and encounters might make us reconsider who, where and what was Jewish about Renaissance Italy.
Yellow 21
Open Mike and see what’s inside. Maybe you’ll discover something inside yourself whilst hyperfixating on this surrealist experience… Please note, this is a big game of Operation - this is not a singing session
Blue 34
An open discussion on what constitutes academic freedom and are there limits? Free speech: anytime, anyplace? Are academic boycotts the way to go? Protesting on and off campus? Anti-war in Gaza protests? Anti-Israel or antisemitic – where do we draw the line?
Bar
Born in Scotland? Live in Scotland? Just interested in what's going on in the Scottish Jewish community? Join us for an Irn-Bru and a chance to connect with other Scottish Jews, hear about what's going on, and have a bonnie wee time.
Green 25
A very informal session with each participant invited to share their thoughts, hopes and fears, experience and imaginings about the reality of being a retired person. Previous Limmud retirement sessions were amazingly engaged and engaging, and I believe they helped some participants to settle their thoughts about impeding retirement.
Red 2
George Eliot, Britain's finest writer in the 19th century, is one of the greatest writers in the English language. Her last book, 'Daniel Deronda', stands out because of its philosemitic storyline that supports the idea of the Jews as a nation that deserve a state in Palestine. The session will cover Eliot's progress towards this end.
Red 8
Follow the journey of looted Jewish books, see evidence of Nazi revisionist history, and trace post-war restitution projects. Hear the story of Jews' College, meet the characters and oddities of Anglo-Jewish History, and learn about the Library Regeneration project, a vibrant and valuable resource for the future of Jewish Education and Culture.
Roni Fantanesh Malkai Jonathan Javor Ruvi Ziegler Moshe Koppel
Orange 10
Recently, Israel has faced a number of situations that could lead to a constitutional crisis. What is a constitutional crisis, why is it dangerous for the stability of democracy, and what measures are needed to avert it?
Maurice Stone Slavyan Kanovski
Red 4
Come and experience the Israel 78 programme launched by the Israeli Dance Institute for schools, youth movements and everyone who wants to engage with Israel. You do not have to be an expert to join but you may be when you leave! Dance is a celebration – join the circle!
Orange 14
Step into a historical laboratory of early modern Eastern Ashkenazi Jewry (1650–1800). Working with primary sources (Responsa, community pinkasim, court records, tales of Dibbuk and memoirs), we’ll uncover how love and desire were imagined, policed and transformed – where sanctity met passion, and discipline danced with change.
Blue 32
It’s a stormy night over the Yeshiva… you are earnestly trying to study the Rambam. And BAM! You are disrupted from your study. Could this be an act of Hashem, or is there deceit in your chavruta? Work with your fellow talmidim to uncover this Beit Hamystery.
Orange 12
Why has there been an explosion of legal disputes in the world of sport? I shall discuss this with reference to some of my cases including the Saracens case, the Manchester City cases, the dispute about the scale of football agents’ remuneration and Russia’s appeal against the ban on taking part in the Olympic Games 2024.
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