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- Limmud Chavruta: Elements (1 of 4)
- Yeshivat Limmud: Hands on Talmud Torah (1 of 4)
- Yeshivat Limmud: Talmud - Yeshiva Style (1 of 4)
- Yeshivat Limmud: Talmud and Halacha (1 of 4)
- Yeshivat Limmud: Tanach (Lamentations) (1 of 4)
Limmud Chavruta: Elements (1 of 4)
Limmud Chavruta Project Team
Location: Rootes Panorama
Tracks: Education, Philosophy, Tanach/Text
Type: Discussion, Text Study
Experience one of Conference's oldest and most iconic traditions. In Eretz (Earth), we investigate the creation of humanity, terra santa, God's dominion and where the beauty of the world was perfected. Come and explore the Chavruta Book 2011: Elements, learning from a wonderful selection of Jewish and secular sources, with inspirational facilitators and your inspirational neighbour. Includes breakfast, ends with a dvar Torah. Come by for one day, or even better, to all four!
Yeshivat Limmud: Hands on Talmud Torah (1 of 4)
Joel Levy
Location: Rootes Sutherland
Tracks: Tanach/Text
Type: Discussion, Text Study
'Tikkun HaOlam' is widely used to describe the task of 'making the world better'. However, the original meaning and its use in the rabbinic tradition is subtle and in some ways deeply subversive. What does 'Tikkun HaOlam' really mean? We will study the fourth chapter of Masechet Gittin to reveal its meanings in Mishnaic and Talmudic traditions. Participants should have some competence in Hebrew and/or some familiarity with rabbinic texts as sources will be teamed without translation but with a lot of help! NB - this is a double length session.
Yeshivat Limmud: Talmud - Yeshiva Style (1 of 4)
Michael Pollak
Location: Rootes Bar
Tracks: Halacha, Philosophy, Tanach/Text
Type: Discussion, Text Study
These sessions will anaylse key concepts in the Talmud using the method developed in the the yeshivot of Eastern Europe in the 19th century. We will visit Mir and Slobodka, Telz and Novhardok and investigate the fundamentals of Jewish Law through the lenses of the great Rabbis of the last 200 years. We will also compare these yeshiva styles to other traditions - Chassidic and Sephardic. Students do not need experience in Talmudic translation as all texts will be provided fully translated. NB - this is a double length session.
Yeshivat Limmud: Talmud and Halacha (1 of 4)
Nir Nadav
Location: Rootes Chancellors 1
Tracks: Education, Spirituality, Tanach/Text
Type: Discussion, Text Study
We will be taking a methodological approach to studying gemara, looking to develop skills with terminology as well as the principles by which the halacha (law) is derived. We will look at parts of the book 'Halikhot Olam' in concert with our learning of the gemara in order to illuminate our understanding of the underlying structure of the text. Additionally, we will seek to show how the 'halacha lema'aseh' (actual practice) is derived through study of the Rishonim (early authorities) and halacha codes. Some knowledge of Hebrew is advised. NB - this is a double-length session.
Yeshivat Limmud: Tanach (Lamentations) (1 of 4)
Deborah Kahn-Harris
Location: Rootes Chancellors 3
Tracks: Philosophy, Tanach/Text
Type: Discussion, Text Study
Eicah! Alas! So begins one of the greatest poetic challenges to God's destructive powers. Over the course of four days we will delve deeply into the text of Lamentations, explore its full theological ramifications and examine how later generations have claimed its witness for their own. Some knowledge of biblical Hebrew will be helpful. NB - this is a double length session.
