Orange 12
Should we preserve Holocaust stories, experiences and testimonies? If so, who should do so and how can we do it? This session is aimed at younger people and challenges them to answer these questions. They will learn about the work of Generation 2 Generation and Northern Holocaust Education Group in schools and other organisations throughout the UK.
Red 7
Inspired by Lionel Blue z’l, and with the help of some friendly nuns, I arrive in Israel for the final leg of my pilgrimage in time to attend a weekend gathering with a group of gay Palestinians and Israelis in a hidden cave in the West Bank.
Orange 11
In this session, we will examine menopause through the lens of Torah, discuss common physical and psychological changes, and consider why this major life milestone is often left uncelebrated in religious life. We will also consider meaningful ways to acknowledge the end of fertility and the start of an exciting new stage in life.
Red 3
Join me as we paddle in the shallow waters of the Talmud and take a look at the first page of Masechet Avodah Zarah (section on idol worship). Learn how aggadah (story telling) is as important as halacha (laws) in the Talmud and how we can access the fascinating discussions and questions of the rabbis without speaking Aramaic or Hebrew.
Green 25
Eighteen months ago, I graduated as an Orthodox rabbi, one of a handful of British women to take this path. In this session I'll share some of the highs, lows, wins and struggles of my first year. We'll cover running a shul, conducting my first wedding and brushes with establishment organisations. All in all, it really is a nice job for a Jewish girl.
Blue 34
1942 saw the Jews of Palestine fearing imminent destruction. How did this affect British-Jewish relations once Palestine finally became safe from invasion? Were British fears vindicated when the Jewish revolt against British rule commenced once the war was won? Although part of a series, each session stands alone.
Orange 10
Over the last year, the Board of Deputies of British Jews has bolstered support for Jews in the workplace. Whether you have a large Jewish staff network, you're the only Jew in your office, or your magen david sits alongside your lanyard and you don't know when to have it on show, we're here to support you.
Yiscah Smith Yehudis Fletcher Natalie Grazin Vivi Lachs Elaine Grazin
Yellow 24
A panel discussion with authors, who have recently published their books. They will be discussing how they came to write their manuscripts and brought them to publication, including their various experiences, challenges and celebrations. Natalie Grazin will chair the panel.
Bar
Finish out the festival with some gentle cryptic crossword solving in the bar. Bring your own or take one of ours (available at various difficulty levels). Never done one before? Come and learn how to solve them! Consider yourself an expert? Come flex those Seriously kosher impressive learnings, Limmud-style, initially displaying expertise (6)!
Hotel Lobby
Grab your jackets and join a family-friendly nighttime adventure! We’ll stroll under the stars, walking together towards the lake to enjoy the peace of the evening and, with luck, a sky full of sparkling stars.
Martin Devereux Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz
Red 5
The Limmud Archive Project is nearing the end of its 2nd year. Join us as we reveal the hidden gems from the archive, show how the archive documents the rich history of Limmud and how it could help shape Limmud’s future.
Red 9
In 1958, Ben-Gurion wrote to 50 of the greatest scholars, rabbis and cultural figures across the Jewish world and asked them to answer that thorniest of questions: who is a Jew? The replies are fascinating. Why did Ben-Gurion ask the question? Who did he ask it to, and what did they say? A two-parter, but each session stands alone.
Yellow 23
Calling all 0–8s! Step into the magnificent land of Limmud bouncy castles for endless fun. As long as you have an adult supervising, you’re welcome to jump, bounce, and play. No children over 8 allowed. This is not a drop-off activity.
Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik
Red 2
Ever wondered why Spiderman speaks so much Yiddish or how Batman became halachically Jewish? In this lively visual presentation, Isaac and Rabbi Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik reveal how Jewish creators shaped superheroes, and how Jewish history shaped them in return. A fast, funny and fascinating visual presentation for fans and learners alike.
Yellow 21
We often sing them without realising they engage life’s biggest challenges: hope and disappointment, love won and lost, God present and absent. Likely starters: 'When You Are a King' (White Plains, 1971); 'Slip Slidin' Away' (Paul Simon, 1977); 'Forever Young' (Bob Dylan, 1973) and 'Send in the Clowns' (Stephen Sondheim, 1973).
Red 4
There are many women in this story about the causes and consequences of a civil war. All are victims of violence; none is given a voice; and our Sages mostly look the other way. In this session we’ll discuss what existing sources say, then add new commentaries that centre the women’s experiences and allow their voices to be heard. No Hebrew needed.
Red 1
Discover the story of Limmud Mallorca — the grassroots movement that changed Jewish history on a small island. Through rare footage of groundbreaking events and candid reflections, we’ll explore its successes, struggles, and lasting impact on Mallorca’s Jewish life today.
Red 8
Horrified by the savagery of 7th October and the continuing anguish of the hostages, has our community been blind to the monstrous calls of some Israeli leaders for revenge and destruction of the Palestinian people, the spurning of opportunities to end the bloody Gaza war and increased violence, displacement and economic strangulation in the West Bank?
Blue 32
Why do some letters have a dot in the middle even if it doesn’t affect the pronunciation? The dagesh will drive you dotty. All these mysteries and more... For those who can read (but not necessarily understand) Hebrew and would like to know a bit more about Hebrew ‘pointing’ (vowels and other dotty stuff) to improve accuracy and understanding.
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