Blue 34
This session explores the emotional experience of thinking about getting an assessment for ADHD in life and how that might connect with Jewish identity and the feeling of never quite belonging. We will explore these issues through personal reflection and gentle prompts. No prior knowledge is required just a willingness to reflect.
Orange 12
Paul Harris has been a criminal solicitor for 35 years. He has acted in many high-profile cases. Hear some stories with a Jewish link including, but not limited to, a criminal justice Purim miracle, advising the Jewish lawyer accused of agitating by wearing a Star of David, advising the man accused of threatening behaviour by displaying a satirical banner with a pager on it and dealing with the police.
Orange 10
If you love Vincent Van Gogh, or if you love learning deep Jewish wisdom, join us to see how we combine the two. Art can lead us toward who we are and who we want to be. Learn how Van Gogh can teach us about the mussar trait of patience, and finding our best selves.
Red 4
In a famous quip, Moses Mendelssohn credited none other than St Augustine with preserving Judaism through the ages. What did he mean by it? Come learn how Christian thinking about Jews and Judaism has changed over time - how it’s led to Jewish anguish, but perhaps to Jewish survival as well!
Red 5
Not just for niddah! In this session, we will explore how the Open Mikveh Movement has reclaimed and reinvented one of Judaism's most ancient practices, expanding beyond niddah (menstrual 'purity') to embrace this ritual rooted in spiritual transition. Then, we will craft our own rituals for the mikveh (Jewish ritual bath), merging tradition with new possibilities for spiritual expression.
Red 7
Did you also feel Hanukkah went by too quickly? Love singing? Sing beautifully, or terribly? Come along to sing together songs old and new. All ages welcome. Please feel free to bring your musical instrument with.
Red 3
Join Charlie on their escape from an ultra orthodox insular community, accompanied by artwork from their graphic novel.
Yellow 21
In this session we will create poetry inspired by the work of the poet Yehuda Amichai.
Yellow 24
Hear testimony from Ukraine about the impact of war and how dance is providing relief from trauma, as well as stories from other Jewish communities in Europe, Cuba, and South America which provide a template for action in the UK.
Green 25
Have you driven to Heathrow or Luton recently and fought through the airport? Malcolm Ginsberg tells the story of London City. You can fly kosher to 40 European destinations. It’s less than 60 minutes from North London via DLR with no walking at the other end, and British Airways points are available.
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