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- American Jews and Israel: How Close? How Powerful?
- An Introduction to Jewish Prayer
- Campus Sat Nav
- Come to this Session and I Will Give You £2000 ... No Joke!!!
- Hebrew Cafe (1 of 4)
- Introduction to Psychosynthesis
- J-DOV Talks: Jewish Dreams, Observations, and Visions (1 of 3)
- Jerusalem Is Not Named in the Torah or the Quran
- Jewish Journeys in Poetry
- Let's Learn Russian
- Pirkei Avot - Chapter 5 (1 of 2)
- Role Swap Game
- Rosa (Parks), Golda (Meir), and Me
- Shimshon Raphael Hirsch - What Did He Really Stand For?
- The Book of Jubilees and Rebecca
- What's Best in 2011: Jewish History
- YAD Welcome Session
American Jews and Israel: How Close? How Powerful?
Jonathan Rynhold
Location: Sci 5
Tracks: Current affairs, Israel, Politics
Type: Lecture, Discussion
It is often argued that the pro-Israel lobby in America 'controls' American policy towards the Middle East. Yet, in recent years, many claim that American Jews have become distanced from Israel. This session will explore both these claims and assess the implications of these issues for Israel.
An Introduction to Jewish Prayer
Clive Lawton
Location: Hum 2
Tracks:
Type: Lecture, Text Study
Clive Lawton gives an introduction to Jewish Prayer. The 'An Introduction to' series aims to introduce those who have a limited or patchy knowledge of Judaism a basic and clear understanding of certain topics by the time they have left the session.
Campus Sat Nav
Limmud Conference Social Events Team
Location: Rootes Atrium
Tracks:
Type: Social / Informal
PLEASE MEET AT ROOTES RECEPTION From Rootes to Ramphal and Scarman to Social Sciences, we'll take you on a tour of the campus and the quickest routes between different buildings. You'll never get lost!!
Come to this Session and I Will Give You £2000 ... No Joke!!!
Matt Keston
Location: Soc 7
Tracks: Diaspora, Education, Israel
Type: Lecture, Discussion
Are you or members of your family 18 - 30 years old? Interested in enhancing your career and building your CV? This session will tell you all about career, educational and time out opportunities in Israel and how my organisation will give you money to get there. Whether you're interested in Interning, teaching placements, kibbutz experience, volunteering, gap year or further education, I will give you all the information you need to start your Israel journey.
Hebrew Cafe (1 of 4)
Gili Dvash,
Jewish Agency for Israel,
Limmud Conference Social Events Team,
Tzofim - Israel Scouts
Location: SU Pool Room
Tracks:
Type: Social / Informal, Discussion
Whether you prefer a kafeh afuch (latte) or a teh nana (mint tea), all are welcome at Limmud's Hebrew Cafe! No matter what your level, enjoy an informal, facilitated discussion in Hebrew. Each day we will use an article from an Israeli newspaper, Hebrew song lyrics or Israeli poetry to spark discussion over a cup of coffee. So bring a finjan or a flask... just remember to speak in Hebrew!!
Introduction to Psychosynthesis
Jemma Lerner
Location: Sci 7
Tracks: Meditation, Mysticism, Psychology
Type: Workshop / Practical
Experience an introduction to Roberto Assagiolli's 'psychology with soul' through discussion and meditation. Psychosynthesis developed from a range of influences, including kabbalah.
J-DOV Talks: Jewish Dreams, Observations, and Visions (1 of 3)
Shoshana Boyd Gelfand,
Maureen Kendler,
Amichai Lau-Lavie,
Julia Neuberger
Location: Sci 3
Tracks:
Type: Performance
Ever wondered what it would look like if you crossed Limmud Conference with TED, (the popular conference which brings inspiring speakers to give 'the talk of their life' in 18 minutes or less)? Here is your chance to find out. For three days at Limmud, immediately prior to Channukah candlelighting, Shoshana Boyd Gelfand will host a session where nine of the most inspiring presenters at Limmud offer us 'the talk of their life'.
Jerusalem Is Not Named in the Torah or the Quran
Muhammad Al-Hussaini,
Michael Hilton
Location: Hum 1
Tracks: Education, Interfaith, Israel
Type: Lecture, Discussion
A look at Jerusalem in Judaism and Islam which will challenge our assumptions. This is not a history of the city but an illustrated exploration of Jerusalem as a concept, and of what it has meant to Jews and Muslims over the centuries.
Jewish Journeys in Poetry
David Clark
Location: Lib 1
Tracks: Diaspora, Poetry
Type: Creative, Discussion
Exploring the nature of our own personal journeys through the medium of poetry, touching on sites and places of Jewish interest which have moved us or been key in our journeys. Participants will be invited to share poems they have on the topic or their favourite poem. The session leader will bring a few of his poems to share as well.
Let's Learn Russian
Richard Verber
Location: Soc 5
Tracks: Diaspora, Education, History
Type: Workshop / Practical, Discussion
So many of our ancestors came from Russian-speaking lands and in this taster session we'll be learning the basics of the Russian language - how to read the funny-looking Russian alphabet, useful phrases and how to write our names. No previous knowledge is required.
Pirkei Avot - Chapter 5 (1 of 2)
Daniel Goldfarb
Location: Rootes Chancellors 1
Tracks: Philosophy, Tanach/Text
Type: Discussion, Text Study
Join us for text study of Pirke Avot, THE classic rabbinic text, whether you've learned if before or not. Chapter 5 stands on its own, finding values and wisdom in numbers rather than names, enhancing our world and ourselves. Great text study, translations provided, no background necessary.
Role Swap Game
Danny Shine
Location: Soc 6
Tracks: Philosophy, Psychology
Type: Workshop / Practical
This game only works with people who know each other very well. So its great for a parent and child or partners. (You can come along without a partner but then you will have to be an observer.) It has potential to be very therapeutic and great fun. It can be used to diffuse even a heated argument in minutes.
Rosa (Parks), Golda (Meir), and Me
Eetta Prince-Gibson
Location: Soc 1
Tracks: Age/Gender Issue, Social Justice
Type: Lecture, Discussion
Segregated busses and the conviction of the former President of Israel on charges of rape and assault have refocused attention on the status of women in Israel. Israel enjoys a strong feminist movement but at the same time, reactionary and backlash movements compete to define the role of wome today. In the face of growing religious extremism, what is happening to the struggle for gender equality - and what can we do about it?
Shimshon Raphael Hirsch - What Did He Really Stand For?
David Reuben
Location: Soc 4
Tracks: Current affairs, Halacha, Modernity
Type: Lecture, Discussion
Reuben's Law states that at some point every Jewish leader and movement, from ultra-orthodox to extreme assimilationist, and from rejectionist rightists to rabid anti-Zionists, will sooner or later claim to be following in the footsteps of Shimshon Raphael Hirsch, the rabbi of the Adath Yeshurun in Frankfurt from 1851. We will consider how he inspired such contrasting groups, and see whether all or any of them can support their claim.
The Book of Jubilees and Rebecca
Rachel Montagu
Location: Lib 2
Tracks: Midrash
Type: Text Study
The Book of Jubilees' is a retelling of the stories of Genesis and the beginning of Exodus written by a Hasmonean Jew around a century BCE. While some episodes are re-told with few additions, others are considerably extended. Rebecca's role as mother, grandmother, daughter-in-law and wife is particularly strongly developed and we will divide our time between an overview of this fascinating book and a more detailed look at the chapters on Rebecca.
What's Best in 2011: Jewish History
Michael Pollak
Location: Sci 4
Tracks: History, Israel, Philosophy
Type: Lecture
With Paul Johnson at No1 and Max Dimont at No3 in the Amazon list of Jewish History books it could have been a bad year for those pre-occupied with our past. All is redeemed however by the publication online of the Dead Sea Scrolls The History of Israel is still dominated by of a repentant Benny Morris and the iconoclastic Shlomo Sands and his 'Invention of the Jewish People.' All this and more.
YAD Welcome Session
Carolyn Bogush,
Libby Burkeman,
Conference 2011 Volunteers' Team
Location: Rootes Panorama
Tracks:
Type: Social / Informal, Workshop / Practical
Are you at conference on the Young Adult Development (YAD) Scheme? Please join us for this compulsory introduction session. You will hear from the Limmud Executive about the key role that you play at Conference and meet the rest of your team and other YADs. This session is for YADs only.
