Red 9
We live in the midst of wars of words. Often it feels like these verbal conflicts are animated by hate - is there a way for passionate conflict to be an expression of love? We will study an essay by Rabbi Yitzhak Hutner (Pahad Yitzhak) that sees Torah as a pathway towards argument for the sake of love.
Blue 34
Good and bad birthing stories, bleeding painfully in perimenopause and finding the perfect bra - these are just some of the body struggles Jewish women have recorded in their comics. Through visual analysis and practical drawing exercises, this workshop will introduce you to finding a visual language that suits your own body story. All welcome!
Yellow 24
Cerebral palsy affects 165,000 people in the UK, yet many still view it as only a childhood condition. Now recognised as lifelong, it’s time to act. Learn from UP-Movement’s Miriam Creeger how the Jewish community can lead the way in supporting people with CP to truly thrive.
Green 25
Since my diagnoses, I have embarked on a journey of discovery about dyslexia and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). An obsession with putting things into context led to me identifying five areas that have helped me understand and circumvent problems faced by those with neurodiversity, including the impact on the Jewish life of three generations of my family.
Orange 11
Among the millions persecuted by the Third Reich were thousands of composers and performing musicians. This talk will present an overview of key musicians and topics, including Kurt Weill and Arnold Schoenberg, how their music was banned in Germany and how they went on to new careers in countries including the United States and United Kingdom.
Red 3
Discover the remarkable life of Arthur Miller, the son of Jewish immigrants who became America’s greatest playwright. From family struggles and fame to The Crucible’s timeless warning about hysteria, justice and conscience, this talk explores Miller’s story through a distinctly Jewish lens.
Red 8
Did you miss out on having a bat mitzvah when you were young? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to do it as an adult? I did my Bat Mitzvah in September at the age of 64. I will take you through what made me want to do it, how I prepared, the joys and challenges of the process, a little of my dvar torah, the day itself and how it's been since. Intrigued? Do come along!
Batsheva Haber Vadim Blumin Eliana Pushett
Bar
Join us for a cup of tea or coffee, snacks, and open dialogue about Israel related topics. We will take a look at different topics surrounding the Israel conversation in small discussion groups. Come share your thoughts, hear what others have to say, and engage with these important topics.
Orange 12
Travel back to a different era. Join my mother, Fanny Hochstetter, for Kaffe Klatsch in Laupheim. Peek through the net curtains and listen to the gossip about her cousin and neighbour Arhur Einstein and cousins Herman and Pauline Einstein - not forgetting their son, Nobel Laureate Albert Einstein. And, parents, a bonus: how to spot a budding genius!
Red 5
What does panic look like? And how can experiencing this impact someone's ability to access spaces within the Jewish community? This session is open for all, and may be of particular interest to those who want to create more accessible community spaces, or have lived experience of panic.
Blue 32
Bring your instruments, singing voices, dancing shoes and open minds as we explore and learn Kabbalat Shabbat (Friday night service) melodies from Nava Tehila, Hadar and other non-Carlebach traditions. Since it’s not Shabbat, we’ll let the music carry us freely. A joyful chance to discover new tunes to bring back to your community.
Red 2
Join stand up comic Rachel Creeger and friends for a bit of a gig where they'll be testing out their new material. You'll hear some jokes being told for the first time, and for some it might also be the last! Line-up of acts TBC.
Red 4
From the Wandering Jewess to the Jwif Eran of Haitian voudo, why is the legend of a cursed wanderer still so resonant? This session explores how Jewish and non-Jewish contemporary writers and artists have reimagined a centuries-old myth (originating in medieval Christian antisemitism) and asks: are there limits to who can reclaim it and how?
Magen Inon Inbal Morag Luiz Aberbuj
Orange 15
The war in Gaza has shaken Israeli and Palestinian societies, deepening divides and raising hard moral questions. This session invites us to face complexity, confront uncomfortable truths, and listen across differences, with speakers from Standing Together and Breaking the Silence, and peace-maker Magen Inon, whose parents were killed on October 7th.
Yellow 21
The World Union represents 1250 congregations and 1.8 million Jews. Founded in 1926 in London, and since 1973 run from Jerusalem, its first conference was in Berlin in 1928 and its centenary conference will be in London in June 2026. Follow 100 years of change and development and ask what’s next for the largest global organisation of Jews.
Orange 10
Explore the AI 2027 scenario's implications for Jewish communities: from entrepreneurial ventures in ethical AI to job disruptions via automation. Discuss AI apocalypse risks, Britain's Jewish future amid tech shifts, and adaptive strategies if forecasts prove partial. Interactive session blending Torah wisdom with futurism for hope and action.
Red 7
At the dawn of the recorded age, ethnographers captured Yiddish folksongs on scratchy wax cylinders. These songs told of magical rivers, spirits and visions. In this performance, Chaia blends these archival recordings with gentle electronics, inviting listeners to close their eyes and drift into the mystical world of ancestral memory.
Yellow 23
Rock and roll up. Show us what you got. Musician? Slam poet? Interpretive dancer? Show us everything that Limmudniks have to offer at our open mic night. Slots will be 3 minutes long, so please be prepared to perform/be entertained in 3 minute chunks.
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