Room 9
"The boy who drew Auschwitz" is the testimony of Thomas Geve, who was a Jewish teenager in Germany during WW2, and survived three concentration camps. A unique vivid testimony, told by his daughter Yifat, based on drawings he drew at liberation and his books, will take you on a journey through history in a way you might have not seen or heard before.
Room 1
At the heart of Washington, there is a circus. It's raucous, noisy and full of clowns. BBC North America Editor, Jon Sopel, takes you inside Trump’s West Wing and explores the impact this presidency has had on the most iconic of American institutions.
Room 11
"Social Distancing" – two words that none of us had heard of at the start of the year and now govern so much of our lives. The impact of these two words on us as citizens of the countries we live in is enormous. And all the more so for us as Jews trying to live Jewish lives. What are some implications of Social Distancing for us as a Jewish people?
Room 7
Although most Talmudic anecdotes feature men, some feature wives, mothers, and daughters of rabbis. These women learned Jewish law, and even, on occasion, helped formulate it. We will study several of these short episodes. Text handouts in Hebrew and English. No previous knowledge of Talmud necessary.
Limmud handout August 2020.docx
Lindsey Newman Aaron Samuels Rachel Sumekh
Room 3
In "Not free to desist: An open letter from Black Jews, Non-Black Jews of Color, and our allies to Jewish Federations, Foundations, Organizations, and Initiatives" over 2,000 signatories call on Jewish communities to address concerns regarding racism, inequity, and inclusivity.
Daniel Geey Phil Korklin Dean Furman Raymond Simonson Samantha Miller
Room 5
The panelists – chaired by Raymond Simonson – will discuss what it means to be Jewish and their experiences working in the football industry. The panel will dive into some of the big issues in football, including dealing with racism, antisemitism and the impact of the BLM movement.
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