Orange 15
Should a foundation invest in an environmental project with Greenpeace at a time when their publicity is so Israel/Gaza-focused? Nick will describe a spectrum of financing (commercial, responsible, sustainable, through to pure philanthropy) along with some ethical dilemmas that he has encountered in recent years.
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!
Yellow 24
Christian preaching often presents Judaism as xenophobic, legalistic, purity-obsessed, elitist, money-loving, militaristic and misogynist. This same approach presents Jesus as the only Jew who promotes social justice. Where do these obscene depiction of Judaism originate, and how does knowledge of Jewish history correct the misunderstandings?
Red 7
Young people of all faiths and backgrounds are grappling with views on Israel-Palestine. Drawing on 'Solutions Not Sides’ work in schools nationwide, this session dives into what teens are really saying. What are their hopes, the tensions and the fierce differences shaping their voices across the UK today.
Orange 12
Jonah was the most successful prophet of all time. He convinced a populous foreign capital to repent with just five words, but was so angry when they did. Why? An in-depth study of the opening verses of the last chapter of Jonah turns the book on its head and leads us to a new understanding of the purpose of this stark narrative. Take a dive…
Red 5
Why does the Torah command 'honour' and not 'love'? A new reading of a Talmudic story will raise challenging contemporary questions about family relationships.
כיבוד הורים אנגלית. הקדמה. לימוד אנגליה. 2025.pdf
Blue 32
Researchers tell the extraordinary story, only recently discovered, of a Nazi occupation administrator who saved and protected a Jewish family. This original research into archival documents and survivor testimony brought together the descendants of both families, whose ancestors' fates were intertwined by glimpses of humanity in such dark times.
Red 2
In this session, we will explore how the Ten Commandments sparked a revolutionary understanding of freedom in the Ancient World and consider how these principles continue to shape our concept of a free society today.
Orange 10
How can you tease out the strongest stories from your grandparents? What special tips and tricks can you employ to document their lives before it's too late? The same tools used by global Jewish humanitarian organisations to showcase impact from Israel to the former Soviet Union and beyond can make the difference in cataloguing your own family history.
Yellow 21
In this session we'll take a look at Noah's family after the trauma of the flood, including a troubling episode involving Noah's younger son. We'll look at commentaries, midrash and lessons from the world of child psychology.
Orange 11
This workshop invites you to offer family stories of migration within Britain. Where did your descendants first settle? Where did children move to? Does your family call one place home? Have successive generations spread the radius of 'home' far and wide? Participants will be encouraged to share stories to help map Jewish movement in Britain.
Red 4
Sefer Yetzira is one of the most influential books in Jewish thought and kabbalah, but this may well be the first time you have heard of it. It is short, written in beautifully concise Hebrew. It teaches us about the hidden mystery of letters and words in creation. We will study in English. Knowledge of Hebrew is useful but not necessary.
Blue 34
We gather for the Jewish life we cannot build on our own. It's important people show up for us - celebrations, funerals, etc. Yet at the same time, many of us have been part of organisations where someone has put their heart into an event - getting snacks, making fliers... - and no one turns up. This is a mixed practical/text-based training on turnout.
Red 3
Friendships change - some end badly, new ones begin, others drift away. Some last forever. The ancient Jewish wisdom, Mussar, will help us understand why some friendships last, others don’t, and decide who is really a friend. Come along…and bring a friend! No prior knowledge needed. Not sure what Mussar is? Come give this powerful Jewish wisdom a try!
Luiz Aberbuj Inbal Morag Ella Tirosh
Orange 14
The West Bank is often in the headlines but the realities on the ground are complex. This session will unpack this situation focusing on the Occupation, settler violence, annexation and more. Speakers from Israeli NGO Breaking the Silence— former soldiers sharing their experiences—will provide their insights and answer your questions
Orange 13
Łódź was a wealthy Jewish community. It became Poland’s second-largest ghetto, and the one that endured the longest. As we "walk" through the ghetto, we'll hear what the survivors said. They'll introduce us to its heroes and villains and the dilemmas they faced during the Holocaust, offering a small taste of the March of the Living experience.
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