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- 'David'
- A Jewish Comic Invented Shtick
- A Taste of Biblical Cantillation
- Are We All in the Same Boat? Fighting Marginalisation in Our Communities
- Being a Jewish Member of Parliament
- Come and Lie with Me Love
- Contemporary Philosophy and the Talmud
- Divine Object Permanence: Rosh Chodesh, Broken Luchot and Afikomen
- Elijah: Religious Zealotry and Its Problems
- From Superman to the Arab Spring: Jewish Culture in the Eyes of Revolution
- Future Leaders: Our Journey So Far
- Gilad Shalit's Release - Its Implications and Impact
- Have We Reached the End of Zionism?
- Heroes of the Holocaust? What Defines a Righteous Gentile?
- JCC4London2013 ... New Home with a New Programme!
- Judaism, Activism and Raising Our Voices for Civil Rights
- Karl Marx: Antisemite or Critic of Antisemitism?
- Muslim and Jewish Communal Relations of the Future - Discussion with Existing and Emerging Leaders
- Poker Night
- Practising Judaism in a Secular Age: the Future of Halacha
- Prayer Bringing Healing
- Scratch Production (5 of 8)
- Scriptural Reasoning - 'Religion and Violence' (2 of 4)
- Taking Limmud Back Home - Creating Sustainable Volunteers (6 of 8)
- Taking Limmud Back Home - Social Media, Crowdsourcing and Grassroots Mobilising (5 of 8)
- The Book of Curses (2 of 3)
- The Inclusion Campaign
- Visual Hasbara
- Why Hasbara Doesn't Work
'David'
UK Jewish Film Festival,
Lindsay Wittenberg
Location: Sci 5
Tracks: Communities, Interfaith
Type: Film
A story of faith, friendship, family and the challenges of growing up: Daud is an eleven year old Muslim boy living in Brooklyn. The son of the local Imam, he befriends a group of Jewish boys who mistake him for being Jewish and accept him as one of their own. David, as he is known to the boys, gets drawn into a complicated situation based upon both the best of intentions, and youthful deceit. (Director Joel Fendelman, 2011 USA. 80 minutes, English, Arabic with English subtitles.)
A Jewish Comic Invented Shtick
Robby Hoffman
Location: Arts - Studio
Tracks: Comedy
Type: Discussion, Performance
Ever wonder what it's like to be born the 7th child to a single hearing-impaired Jewish mother? It's no wonder Robby sees life somewhat differently - through a more neurotic, not quite pessimistic, hilariously charming point of view. Comedian Robby Hoffman discusses comedy and being Jewish- is there a correlation? Stand-up to follow discussion!
A Taste of Biblical Cantillation
Chani Smith
Location: Ram 6
Tracks: Education, Mysticism, Tanach/Text
Type: Workshop / Practical, Training
This session is an introduction to biblical cantillation ('leyning') and its historical background. We will explore the cantillation accents' various functions (syntactical, phonetic and musical), look at some kabbalistic interpretation of the te'amim (accents), as well as chant the first verses of Torah.
Are We All in the Same Boat? Fighting Marginalisation in Our Communities
Tanya Harris,
Boaz Kramer,
Elliot Kukla,
Tirza Leibowitz
Location: Sci 8
Tracks: Age/Gender Issue, Disability, Sexuality
Type: Panel Debate
Would persons with disabilities, with mental health issues, the elderly, refugees, and other marginalised groups be better off fighting together or separately for their equality? What is there to gain, or lose, by joining forces, and are there even any true meeting points between the groups? Join a candid first-person conversation between spokespeople of a variety of communities fighting for equal rights in our communities.
Being a Jewish Member of Parliament
Louise Ellman
Location: Ram 3
Tracks: Anglo Jewish Politics, Current affairs, Politics
Type: Lecture
This session will explore parliamentary activity in relation to issues of particular Jewish interest such as anti Semitism, Israeli Palestinian policies and the UK Israel relationship, based on many years experience as a Parliamentarian.
Come and Lie with Me Love
Joel Grishaver,
Sybil Sheridan
Location: Rootes Sutherland
Tracks: Age/Gender Issue, Midrash, Tanach/Text
Type: Text Study
Sybil Sheridan carefully studies the Bible word for word. Joel Lurie Grishaver enjoys finding midrashim and other legends that expand the text and our understandings. The two of them love studying and teaching together. This time they will apply their differing understandings to the story of Batiya, Potiphar's wife who tries to seduce Joseph.
Contemporary Philosophy and the Talmud
Samuel Lebens
Location: Soc 8
Tracks: Philosophy
Type: Lecture, Discussion
How does a student of contemporary philosophy approach the Talmud? In this session, an analytical philosopher explores what seems to be an obscure Talmudic discussion, which turns out to be rich with philosophical significance.
Divine Object Permanence: Rosh Chodesh, Broken Luchot and Afikomen
Leah Malamet
Location: Hum 2
Tracks: Psychology, Tanach/Text
Type: Lecture, Discussion
How does Jewish ritual facilitate the process of believing in a God who cannot be seen? What Biblical stories highlight the gradual development of this belief? For example, why was Rosh Chodesh designated a 'women's' holiday? Why did Moses drop the tablets of the law at Sinai? Why do we play Afikomen 'Hide and Seek' at the Passover Seder? We will explore the importance of getting beyond the 'object' to connection with God.
Elijah: Religious Zealotry and Its Problems
Alex Israel
Location: Hum 1
Tracks:
Type: Lecture, Text Study
Eliyahu Hanavi (Elijah the prophet) is one of the most famous figures in Jewish literature. We shall read his amazing story as he battles pagan worship. However, we shall demonstrate that God didn't always agree with His prophet's actions. This session will discuss religious zeal and fanaticism, and the complex challenge of whether Judaism can be instilled by force or generated by persuasion.
From Superman to the Arab Spring: Jewish Culture in the Eyes of Revolution
Eyal Goldman
Location: Soc 1
Tracks: Current affairs, Film/Theatre, Politics
Type: Discussion, Lecture
These sessions will discuss the evolution of Jewish 'alternative' culture and its direct or indirect effects on world current events. Heard about Che Guevara being Jewish? How Superman and Batman pushed the USA into WW2? We will learn about Jewish cultural figures and symbols which have affected revolutions across history. Viewing the importance of Jewish culture on today's current events and how to facilitate our 'alternatives' for our own future 'revolutions'.
Future Leaders: Our Journey So Far
Luz Toff,
Joe Wolfson
Location: Sci 2
Tracks: Communities, Leadership
Type: Discussion
Does Judaism have a future? Come to our session to see what the 'Future Leader Programme' involves, hosted by a group of young enthusiastic future Jewish leaders that are on this course, to see the potential future of Jewish generations throughout Europe still to come.
Gilad Shalit's Release - Its Implications and Impact
Lorna Fitzsimons
Location: Arts - Conference
Tracks: Current affairs, Israel, Politics
Type: Lecture, Discussion
Lorna will lead a discussion on the impact and implications for Israel of the deal that secured Gilad Shalit's release, and how it presents opportunities for supporters of Israel in the UK to engage with people as it gives them an insight into aspects of Israel that are unusual for UK audiences.
Have We Reached the End of Zionism?
David Hazony,
Shlomo Molla,
Eli Valley,
Hannah Weisfeld
Location: Sci 4
Tracks: Current affairs, Israel, Politics
Type: Panel Debate
Are we losing sight of the vision of Israel's founding fathers? Do most Israelis still subscribe to an idealistic conception of Zionism? How would Chaim Weizmann and David Ben-Gurion react to Israel's present political and social dilemmas? If Zionism can no longer bind Israelis together, then what is the 'glue' that holds together Israeli society?
Heroes of the Holocaust? What Defines a Righteous Gentile?
Yeshaya P Balog
Location: Soc 5
Tracks: Holocaust, Israel, Social Justice
Type: Lecture, Workshop / Practical
As of the end of 2010 Yad Vashem has recognised 23,788 Righteous Among the Nations from 45 countries. In this session we want to answer the question: 'What makes someone a hero according to Yad Vashem?', and 'Are there more heroes yet to be recognised?'
JCC4London2013 ... New Home with a New Programme!
Andrew Gilbert,
Roy Graham,
Atira Winchester
Location: Sci 3
Tracks: Communities, Modernity, Visual Arts
Type: Creative, Discussion
In 2013 the JCC for London will enter its new home on Finchley Road. This is a creative workshop to input into the the development of a new experience of programming to work in a new space? What can we learn and transfer from Limmud? What must we do? How far can innovation go? What will it look like? What input can you make to this thinking?
Judaism, Activism and Raising Our Voices for Civil Rights
Dan Glass
Location: Soc 3
Tracks: Environment, Leadership, Social Justice
Type: Workshop / Practical, Discussion
In 2011/12, how are Jews standing up to adversity on the big issues of today - from climate change to the cuts to racism? How do we use our faith to to preserve what we love and challenge what we despise? Experiences of Jewish environmental, social and youth justice activism in Britain today.
Karl Marx: Antisemite or Critic of Antisemitism?
Robert Fine
Location: Sci 7
Tracks: Modernity, Philosophy, Politics
Type: Lecture
Two views prevail: the hostile view that Marx was an antisemite, linked Judaism to global financial power and secret conspiracy, and equated human emancipation with the emancipation of society from Judaism; the friendly view that antisemitism was irrelevant to Marx's writings and his negative typifications of Judaism were largely justified! Against both orthodoxies, I shall argue Marx was a staunch critic of the left-wing antisemitism prevalent in his times.
Muslim and Jewish Communal Relations of the Future - Discussion with Existing and Emerging Leaders
Mohammed Aziz,
Dilwar Hussain,
Charles Keidan,
Miriam Lorie,
Abdul-Rehman Malik,
Stephen Shashoua
Location: Ram 1
Tracks: Communities, Interfaith, Leadership
Type: Discussion, Panel Debate
This session will probe the issues facing Muslim and Jewish communities individually and collectively. It will pay particular attention to the tensions between communities in order to explore together how they can be dealt with. The panellists have proven themselves, through their work with communities, to be leading figures - what solutions can they offer?
Poker Night
Limmud Conference Social Events Team
Location: SU Pool Room
Tracks:
Type: Social / Informal
Do you have a better poker face than Lady Gaga? Want to brush up on your Texas hold-em or your 5 card draw? This informal evening session is an opportunity to schmooze, play a hand or two and relax in good company. We will not be playing for money, but friendly competition is encouraged. No experience required.
Practising Judaism in a Secular Age: the Future of Halacha
Laura Janner-Klausner,
Deborah Kahn-Harris,
Joel Levy,
Nathan Lopes Cardozo
Location: Ram 2
Tracks: Halacha, Modernity, Spirituality
Type: Panel Debate, Discussion
In what way can Jewish law be a compelling option for Jews in an age of autonomy and personal choice? Are there still mitzvot that have universal significance? What will be the relationship between those Jews who derive their moral instruction from Jewish law and those who understand ethics outside of such frameworks? If spiritual satisfaction can be derived from a multiplicity of sources, then is the Torah still a relevant force in people's lives?
Prayer Bringing Healing
Jaclyn Chernett
Location: Rootes Chancellors 3
Tracks: Meditation, Music, Tanach/Text
Type: Creative, Discussion
How can prayer bring healing? Prayer is an essential aspect of Jewish life, but many people have been alienated from it. In this session Chazan Jaclyn Chernett will explore pathways to healing through our tradition.
Scratch Production (5 of 8)
Elena Markham
Location: Arts - Ensemble
Tracks: Drama, Literature
Type: Workshop / Practical, Performance
Session 5: The Rehearsal. Following on from our successful Scratch Productions of past years this year we are preparing and performing a rehearsed play reading of a new script. Come and see the performance on Wednesday evening.
Scriptural Reasoning - 'Religion and Violence' (2 of 4)
Muhammad Al-Hussaini,
Mohamed Elsharkawy
Location: Soc 4
Tracks: Communities, Interfaith, Tanach/Text
Type: Workshop / Practical, Text Study
This century has been dominated by images of violence often linked to religious belief. Are our sacred texts to blame for holy wars in the name of God, or do they contain the wisdom to challenge extremism? Scriptural Reasoning is the fascinating practice of Jews, Christians and Muslims meeting to study their sacred texts in order to understand religious differences. This exciting interactive seminar gives you a chance to explore and try it for yourself.
Taking Limmud Back Home - Creating Sustainable Volunteers (6 of 8)
Clive Lawton,
Limmud International Team,
Limmud Volunteer Development,
Claire Mandel
Location: Lib 2
Tracks:
Type:
Limmud is often concerned that Limmud events are sustainable into the future, but that is really dependent on continuing to recruit new volunteers and not burning out or losing your old ones. In this session we will look at the issues of recruiting and retaining volunteers so that our teams are truly sustainable.
Taking Limmud Back Home - Social Media, Crowdsourcing and Grassroots Mobilising (5 of 8)
Esther Kustanowitz,
Limmud International Team,
Limmud Volunteer Development
Location: Lib 1
Tracks:
Type:
Limmud continues to spread to communities around the world, but it's difficult to know which social media tools and sites can be of most help. How can Limmud groups strategically market their geographically-specific groups through social media while connecting with other Limmud groups too as part of an international network? What kinds of social media challenges and successes have groups experienced? This skills session and group download of successes and challenges will further bond the Limmud International family while providing practical strategies and insights.
The Book of Curses (2 of 3)
Michael Kagan
Location: Soc 2
Tracks: Drama, Holocaust, Storytelling
Type: Performance
The Book of Curses is an audio play based on the newly discovered diary of Benjamin Berkovitch who lived and was killed in the liquidation of Novogrudok ghetto. It is about a man who loved Western culture and how that love was destroyed by the very people who created it. The play journeys through his life where love turns to hate, hope is lost and where all is cursed. Readers wanted. 2 rehearsals, 1 performance.
The Inclusion Campaign
Rachelle Adler,
Shoshana Bloom,
Sharon Daniels,
Naomi Mushin
Location: Soc 7
Tracks: Communities, Disability, Social Justice
Type: Discussion
The Jewish community has so much to offer, from Shabbat services to learning, culture, children's activities and social networking opportunities. How can we ensure more lives are enriched in this way? Hear from people with learning disabilities and mental health problems about their experiences of Jewish life and how you can get involved in making your community more inclusive.
Visual Hasbara
Michael Brodsky
Location: Soc 6
Tracks: Diaspora, Israel, Politics
Type: Lecture, Discussion
This session will be a discussion on the use of visual and online media to promote Israel in the Diaspora. How Israel must make best use of the digital age to pro-actively engage. No pre-requisites.
Why Hasbara Doesn't Work
Daniel Sheldon,
Richard Verber
Location: Ram 5
Tracks: Anglo Jewish Politics, Diaspora, Israel
Type: Lecture, Discussion
A diet of narrowly focused Israel education and 'advocacy training' has produced a generation of young Jews with little real understanding of the case for a Jewish state. And it hasn't stopped people seeking to 'delegitimise' Israel on our campuses. In this session, we'll discuss how we 'do' Israel on campus. How can we strike the balance between capitulation and conflict?
