Orange 11
Lev and Laurence Saul are husbands who are, respectively, a rabbi and a doctor. The Jewish tradition and modern medicine have much to say about when life begins and ends. Their positions have a profound impact on questions of abortion, organ donation, and euthanasia. Join the couple as they debate from their respective fields of expertise.
Red 2
Following a longer-than-anticipated hiatus, The Bagel Podcast returns. This is a session for those who are unashamedly proud of being Jewish. There'll be special guests. There may be music, comedy or even Talmud. No one knows. The only thing it won't have is bagels (or maybe it will (it won't)).
Blue 34
Religion can act as a catalyst for – or barrier towards – engaging in pro-environmental action. The primary goal of this research was to understand why highly traditional/conservative Jewish Orthodox communities seldom participate in environmental action.
Orange 12
Through sharing lived experiences at the intersection of neurodiversity and Jewishness, my commitment centres on fostering understanding, breaking stigma and celebrating the richness that comes from seeing difference as a source of community strength.
Limmud 2025.pdf
Yellow 21
Since 2021, there has been the growth of Jewish supporters groups at Arsenal, Chelsea, Leyton Orient, Leeds, Manchester City, Manchester United and Watford football clubs. Ze'ev Portner, who helped to establish the Watford FC Jewish supporters group, will give practical advice as to how to set up a supporters group to be a voice for Jewish fans.
Red 8
Oy Vey! 5785 was a tough year for quintessential Jewish mum, Gaye Rimmer (Buttmitvah, the Rimmers). So to start 5786 off with a bang, she invited her queer mishpocha for a special Rosh Hashanah celebration. From (drag) egg and onion to queer seder blessings, discover how Gaye reimagined the holiday's rituals - and how you too can do the same.
Orange 14
The session will examine the history of the concept of genocide, paying particular attention to the writings of Raphael Lemkin, a Polish-Jewish lawyer who coined the term. We will consider differences between Lemkin's view and that of the 1948 Genocide Convention, and look at examples of genocides which have not been formally ruled as such.
Red 1
Unwind, connect, and contribute! Our beloved daily knit & Natter provides a calm space to chat about conference or life. This year we are knitting warm hats for Israeli elderly via Manna (Meir Panim). Knitters of all skill levels, from beginners to experts, are welcome. Join us Sunday to Wednesday to relax and do a Mitzvah!
Red 3
A 1,900-year-old book that almost, but didn’t quite, make it into the Bible, the Book of Ben Sira (also known as Ecclesiasticus) is full of moral advice, beautiful psalm-like passages, and some unfashionable views about women. We will look at its fascinating history and sample some of the text.
Red 5
The ancient world was full of things that go 'bump' in the night. This session will explore how Israelites and their neighbours grappled with a high infant mortality rate and struggled to keep their children safe. Come learn how they did so through an exploration of texts and archaeological finds from Israel, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Red 4
This session grapples with devastating interpersonal violence within Charedi (ultra-Orthodox) communities, where coercion and control from community leaders complicates capacity, consent and culpability. Contains discussion of sexual assault, not suitable for under 18s.
Michael Shire Paul Silver-Myer
Red 9
What is the cost of participating in Jewish life and what is its value? Join an accountant and a rabbi exploring the costs of being Jewish and how we estimate its value to us while also preparing the next generation to understand its value to them. Come prepared to reflect on your own financial obligations and the choices you make.
Orange 13
The Re-Emerge Project explores emerging Jewish communities across Latin America. Its debut film spotlights Puerto Rico, where Jews from diverse streams coexist and a new group who believe they have Jewish roots is forming - raising fresh questions of identity, belonging and faith.
Red 7
Pull up a chair at the songwriter’s table, a collaborative workshop for anyone writing original music. Share a song, chorus, melody, or line and get the feedback you’re looking for. This is not an open mic but a supportive, feedback-driven space for growth. All levels welcome—bring heart, craft, and curiosity.
Blue 32
Grief is heavy, but it need not be a burden. This workshop explores how the gift of grief can foster deep and meaningful connection with those we’ve lost. Through reflection and ritual, we will learn to relate to mourning as a sacred, ongoing relationship with our loved ones. The facilitator will share her journey of suicide bereavement.
Orange 10
In a thriving, parallel, unrecognised Jewish world there are tens of thousands of people living a full Jewish lifestyle in hundreds of communities, mainly in Latin America and Africa. Visual material will be used to describe and explain this occurrence.
Aviva Dautch Clive Lawton AJ Levine Deborah Lipstadt Raphael Zarum
Orange 15
Jews are known as the 'People of The Book' but if you take the Bible as a given, what other reading matter would you bring to your desert island? Some of Limmud’s best-read presenters offer us their essential lists of Jewish books and 'Jew-ish’ books, and discuss their literary lives.
Yellow 24
We all know about Megillat (the Book of) Esther, but what about Megillat Antiochus? Megillat Saragossa? Megillat King Sebastian? Megillat Gunpowder? Megillat Plum Preserves? Megillat Hitler? All of these are real megillot written by Jews throughout history to celebrate their own community's or family’s salvation from destruction! Let's take a look.
Purple 31
Our daily lives are filled with conflicts with those closest to us—partners, children, parents, and siblings. In this session, we will dive into Talmudic and Biblical sources to discover what they teach us about love and about our relationships with our families.
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