Orange 10
We will explore Talmudic stories and law that give us a glimpse in to the unique theology of Rabbi Akiva about confronting evil, maintaining faith and fixing the world.
Blue 34
How did Yiddish and English influence each other in London’s East End? What’s the difference between Cockney Yiddish and Yinglish? From the award-winning Cockney Yiddish Podcast and the new book East End Jews, Vivi shares intriguing tidbits of Yiddish songs and words of old Jewish Londoners. What Yiddish words do you use?
Red 1
Everyone needs a breather from the festival buzz! Join us in the wellbeing space for a relaxed board games session where you can unwind, chat and get stuck into some games.
Orange 15
Parliament is now debating a bill to allow terminally ill adults assistance to end their own life. Is this compassionate or does it place unfair pressure on them? Does it affirm or assault human dignity? Jewish law opposes assisted dying but allows alleviating pain. We will study this clash between Judaism and modern liberalism, here and abroad.
Social Programming Limmud Family Team Limmud
Blue 32
Sing your heart out. Embody Gwen Stefani! Become Katy Perry! Find some friends and transform into One Direction! All abilities welcome, the pitchier the better. Let's get loud.
Red 9
I shall start by talking about my childhood in Baghdad, the Babylonian Jews and the Iraqi Jewish community. I describe leaving our family home and homeland and the gradual loss of my maternal language; the feeling of rootlessness in a new country, the importance of community and food as identity, connecting us to our roots.
Daniel Needlestone Yvonne Needlestone
Purple 31
Explore 170+ years of Jewish life in Norway, the impact of the Holocaust and today’s community of 1,000–2,000 Jews - including many Israelis and other expats. Learn how religious and cultural life continues, despite Shabbat ending at 1:20am in summer, and what a small community teaches us about identity and belonging.
Yellow 21
Conversations with parents about Israel-Palestine can feel raw, emotional, and sometimes overwhelming. This session creates a supportive space to share struggles, explore why these talks matter, and learn gentle strategies for navigating them with honesty, care, and mutual respect.
Orange 12
Israel–Diaspora relations have shaped Jewish identity across the generations, from the story of Judah and Joseph to the present day. Together, we will explore a Talmudic passage that continues to inspire and challenge the way we think about these connections.
Ofek Meir - Jewish Peoplehood and Israel-Diaspora Relations.pdf
Rivka Gottlieb Ayala Gottlieb Alter
Yellow 24
Ever wonder what happens when people connect through sound instead of words? Come play, explore and make some noise - no experience needed. There are no wrong notes here. Try things out, de-stress or just listen. It’s all about curiosity, not performance.
Red 2
Our spiritual lives are like a long walk, even if we seem to be standing still. We are led upon a crooked path, though we've never left the gateway. And the whole time, God's presence has donned its garments to join us in our suffering. Explore images of spiritual journeys in traditional Chassidic Jewish texts, through study and personal reflection.
Spiritual Journeys Limmud.pdf
Red 5
We will look at how sheep's wool was used by our ancestors, as well as the implications that their processing of raw fleece into usable yarn has on how we celebrate Shabbat today. We'll look at the individual melachot (categories of work) involved in the process of spinning, as well as getting hands-on and trying out the process ourselves.
Red 7
Celebrate the music and spirit of Debbie Friedman z”l - our beloved teacher and dear friend of Limmud. Join in singing treasured favourites & discovering lesser-known gems, while exploring the lessons, unforgettable stories, and inspiration Debbie shared.
Red 4
Sleep affects our relationships, moods, learning potential, physical health, and our daily behaviour. After oxygen, it is the most important human need. This session explores sources for sleep hygiene in Torah literature and the current science of sleep, the importance of sleep hygiene, and strategies improving you and your family's sleep patterns.
Orange 13
Joan Micklin Silver’s 1975 debut feature film, ‘Hester Street’, changed the face of Jewish American cinema and forged a path for women in the movie industry. Join Julia Wagner to explore how this trailblazing Yiddish, feminist film defied expectations and became an international hit that still delights after 50 years.
Orange 11
You will have read the headlines about vile antisemitism in the National Union of Students (NUS) but what's it like to actually be in the room? Hear from the only Jewish member of the NUS boards about their experiences helping the organisation respond to 7th October and what they are doing to ensure that campuses and civil society are a place for all.
Red 3
What do Iran’s brutal crackdown on women and the 12-day war with Israel reveal about the regime’s future, as well as its threat to the Jewish world? Journalist Iram Ramzan sits down with an Iranian dissident to expose the regime’s repression, the voices of resistance and the unexpected ties between the Iranian diaspora and Israel.
Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik
Red 8
From Eshet Chayil to Wonder Woman, explore how women are portrayed in Torah, Talmud, comics, and pop culture hits like “Nobody Wants This” and “Long Story Short.” Artist Isaac and Rabbi Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik lead a fast-paced, visual conversation that’s as smart as it is fun—perfect for people curious about heroines both sacred and super.
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