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- An Introduction to the Mishna (4 of 5)
- Can You Hire a Hitman? Talmud with the Back-Story Left In
- Fighting Media Bias Against Israel
- Finding Spirituality in Your Work
- Hebrew Cafe (2 of 4)
- Is God Fact or Fantasy?
- J-DOV Talks: Jewish Dreams, Observations, and Visions (2 of 3)
- JCoSS - Inclusivity in Action
- Kaluki and Bridge
- Lobbying the American Way
- London Elections 2012: a London Jewish Manifesto
- Love and Resurrection in the Amidah
- Making Time and Space for What REALLY Matters: Top Tips From a Declutter Coach
- Re-Framing Esther
- Rock, Rhythm and Jews
- Shaken But Not Stirred - or Why Did the Orthodox Rabbi Shake My Hand? (1 of 2)
- So that We Will Remember
- Stories From the She-Bible - by the Door (2 of 4)
- The Dawn of the Third Stage of Judaism: the Stage of Return
- The History of the Future of the Jewish People
- What Do Israelis Want?
- What Loving Israel Means
- Work-life Balance - How to Do Your Own Juggling Act
- Yoga / Kabbalah: Adam Kadmon Through Yoga (1 of 2)
An Introduction to the Mishna (4 of 5)
Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz
Location: Lib 1
Tracks: Tanach/Text
Type: Lecture, Text Study
Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz introduces you to the Mishnah. 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.
Can You Hire a Hitman? Talmud with the Back-Story Left In
Benjamin Crowne
Location: Sci 7
Tracks: Halacha, History, Tanach/Text
Type: Discussion, Text Study
An obscure Talmudic discussion on agency stumbles without warning into the nature of divine and human justice, prophetic and rabbinic authority, a startlingly novel interpretation of one of the most famous Biblical stories and the last stand of civil society in Roman Palestine. All sources in Hebrew and English - no prior knowledge is required.
Fighting Media Bias Against Israel
Stephen Franklin
Location: Ram 4
Tracks: Current affairs, Israel, Storytelling
Type: Lecture, Discussion
Discover how to fight media bias against Israel. Discover where to find good sources of information, how to use the BBC and OFCOM complaints procedure, the correct way to write letters to the press, call in to radio shows and write and respond to Blogs.
Finding Spirituality in Your Work
Miriam Edelman
Location: Hum 1
Tracks: Business, Psychology, Spirituality
Type: Discussion, Lecture
What if you are not professionally engaged in healing, Torah study, or saving the world? Can your work still have spirituality and meaning? Can we live our values and our 'callings'? You may be trying to reconcile these seemingly opposite forces, and/or you may be in transition with your work, for whatever reason. We'll explore Jewish attitudes to work and some approaches that may help you find the spirituality in nearly any job, even yours.
Hebrew Cafe (2 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!!
Is God Fact or Fantasy?
Sebastian Steinfeld
Location: Ram 5
Tracks: Philosophy
Type: Lecture, Discussion
This session will discuss the evidence about whether god exists from an atheist Jew's prospective. It will discuss many ideas from Richard Dawkin's often misrepresented 'The God Delusion', the scientific method's reliability and what being Jewish means to an Atheist. This session will be highly interactive with emphasis on all viewpoints getting a chance to contribute to the discussion.
J-DOV Talks: Jewish Dreams, Observations, and Visions (2 of 3)
Shoshana Boyd Gelfand,
Jonathan Boyd,
Seth Cohen,
Deborah Lipstadt
Location: Ram 1
Tracks:
Type: Lecture, 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'.
JCoSS - Inclusivity in Action
Jeremy Stowe-Lindner
Location: Sci 4
Tracks: Communities, Education, Philosophy
Type: Workshop / Practical, Discussion
JCoSS is the UK's first cross-communal Jewish secondary school. Hear about the JCoSS vision, and how (and why) JCoSS is tackling issues such as kippot, prayer and shabbatonim in a cross-communal school environment. This is an interactive session in which, after an introductory talk, participants will be encouraged to delve into the issues.
Kaluki and Bridge
Limmud Conference Social Events Team
Location: SU Terrace Bar
Tracks:
Type: Social / Informal
Calling all Kaluki and Bridge lovers! For novices and pros alike, this relaxed evening of cards and conversation is for you. Come alone or with a team for a friendly hand or a serious tournament. No experience required.
Lobbying the American Way
Marvin Feuer
Location: Sci 5
Tracks: Current affairs, Israel, Politics
Type: Lecture, Discussion
This session will discuss AIPAC's legislative agenda for furthering U.S.-Israel relations, thwarting Iran's nuclear ambitions, helping to promote a secure peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors, and fighting delegitimisation of Israel.
London Elections 2012: a London Jewish Manifesto
Adrian Cohen
Location: Arts - Conference
Tracks: Anglo Jewish Politics, Current affairs, Politics
Type: Panel Debate, Discussion
With the London Mayoral and Assembly elections around the corner - Adrian Cohen, Chair of the London Jewish Forum facilitates a panel discussion exploring some of the challenges facing the Jewish community in the nation's capital city, and what our politicians need to do about them. Come and share your vision for a London Jewish future as we gear up for the defining political battle in London for the next 4 years.
Love and Resurrection in the Amidah
Elie Jesner
Location: Soc 1
Tracks: Philosophy, Psychology, Tanach/Text
Type: Lecture, Text Study
The second blessing of the Amidah doesn't sit easily with the modern mind. We'll be exploring its meaning and reading it as a meditation on some of our profoundest human concerns - Love, Life and Death.
Making Time and Space for What REALLY Matters: Top Tips From a Declutter Coach
Juliet Landau-Pope
Location: Sci 1
Tracks: Education, Environment, Psychology
Type: Lecture, Workshop / Practical
Are you overwhelmed by material stuff in your home or workplace? Is your diary packed with too many commitments? Juliet Landau-Pope explores the link between decluttering and Jewish values and outlines her approach to mindful consumerism. She also shares top coaching tips on how to manage your space and your time more effectively. Open to all - procrastinators and hoarders particularly welcome!
Re-Framing Esther
Anna Gerrard
Location: Ram 3
Tracks: Age/Gender Issue, Psychology, Tanach/Text
Type: Workshop / Practical, Text Study
From Rabbinic literature onwards, Judaism has ignored the sexual coercion in the Book of Esther, redefining her as a dignified, pious or brave heroine. Accepted at face value, could Esther's story help otherwise silenced women find the voice and vocabulary to express their own experiences? Can we redeem the Biblical narrative by accepting it as a traditional source that echoes the irredeemable experiences of its modern readers? This workshop is based on my MA thesis.
Rock, Rhythm and Jews
David Hoffman
Location: Arts - Studio
Tracks: Music
Type: Performance
Limmud's premier UK Jewish rock combo rides again, combining the musical might of Dean 'Shabbat Resouled' Staker and David 'Blues for Jews' Hoffman together with the infamous Token Vegetation band (Joel Berkowitz, Nathan Finkel and anyone else who plays loudly enough). Look out Jewish culture, here we come... entertainment guaranteed!
Shaken But Not Stirred - or Why Did the Orthodox Rabbi Shake My Hand? (1 of 2)
Zvi Solomons
Location: Soc 8
Tracks: Age/Gender Issue, Halacha, Tanach/Text
Type: Lecture, Text Study
Why did the Orthodox Rabbi not shake my hand? Asked Mrs x. I found it quite offensive! We will look at the origins and rationale behind this approach to Jewish law and see how it is applied in many contexts.
So that We Will Remember
Cindy Rivka Marshall
Location: Arts - Ensemble
Tracks: Diaspora, Storytelling
Type: Workshop / Practical
Giving voice to our family stories enhances our sense of self, our Jewish identity and heritage. How have we arrived at this place in our lives? Who has come before us? How have historical events shaped our lives? Our links to the past are stored in our childhood memories and in the family stories grandparents, parents, and other relatives. Get ideas for shaping these memories into stories that can be shared with others.
Stories From the She-Bible - by the Door (2 of 4)
Maureen Kendler
Location: Lib 2
Tracks: Literature, Tanach/Text
Type: Lecture, Text Study
Where are the places that women go? Where lies safety, where is danger? These sessions explore the key places where women in Tanach are found, where they decide their fate, or where their fate is decided for them.
The Dawn of the Third Stage of Judaism: the Stage of Return
Richard Elliott Friedman
Location: Sci 3
Tracks: Israel, Modernity, Tanach/Text
Type: Lecture, Discussion
Judaism has had two stages: the Biblical and the Rabbinic. There are those who feel that it is time for the third stage. What would it look like? What must it retain - or not? What is the place of Israel in this new stage of Judaism?
The History of the Future of the Jewish People
Wayne L Firestone
Location: Sci 8
Tracks: Current affairs
Type: Lecture, Discussion
A forecast forward (and homage backwards) by analysing trendlines and potential interventions necessary to build a vigorous global people. By taking a long view of Jewish civilisation, we can explore whether we are thriving or declining.
What Do Israelis Want?
Anshel Pfeffer
Location: Ram 2
Tracks: Israel
Type: Lecture, Discussion
What do Israelis want? - Trying to understand the conflicting voting patterns, surveys, polls and statistics - Do Israelis want a two-state solution and if so, why is Netanyahu in power?
What Loving Israel Means
Hannah Weisfeld
Location: Ram 6
Tracks: Diaspora, Israel, Politics
Type: Lecture, Discussion
For a long time, diaspora Jewry's role has been to support Israel financially and politically. A new generation are increasingly saying they want more: they want a say in the direction of Jewish destiny and the future of the Jewish homeland. Yachad's purpose is to harness that energy and work towards a vision of Israel that is both secure and at peace with her neighbours. Come and share your views and find out more.
Work-life Balance - How to Do Your Own Juggling Act
Diana Wolfin
Location: Soc 6
Tracks: Age/Gender Issue, Business
Type: Workshop / Practical, Training
This is an interactive and informal session looking at all the elements in a person's life to see how best to manage differing priorities in busy and demanding lives, against the backdrop of a committed Jewish involvement. Diana hopes there will be participation from everyone.
Yoga / Kabbalah: Adam Kadmon Through Yoga (1 of 2)
Michael Picardie
Location: SU Copper Rooms 1
Tracks: Kaballah, Meditation, Psychology
Type: Workshop / Practical, Training
The first session will describe how to imagine the 'sefirot' of Adam Kadmon whilst doing Yoga breathing and the postures of the 'tree' the 'cow', the 'cat', the 'downward facing dog', the 'lion', the 'warrior', the 'star', the 'bridge', the 'plough' the 'shoulder stand', the 'easy pose', the 'half-lotus' and 'the lotus' positions. This session is suitable for beginners and the more advanced in both Yoga and Kabala meditation
