We are delighted to open bookings for this year's Limmudfest, which promises to be a truly innovative and unique opportunity to take you one step further on your Jewish journey against the stunning backdrop of the Peak District over the August Bank Holiday.
Limmudfest08 runs from Friday 22nd to Monday 25th August. A particular focus of Fest is the environment and tikkun olam, with participants taking part in Tikkun Trek, a pre-Fest adventure which takes place on Thursday 21st August - with cycling, hiking and sessions on spiritual, environmental and social action topics. For the first time this year, there will be a Family Tikkun Trek as well, suitable for children of all ages.
We offer programmes and facilities for individuals, groups and families with special programmes for kids, a crèche and babysitting all provided. Most participants camp, although some bedrooms are available too.
Whatever your age, approach to Judaism or areas of interest, we aim to offer an experience you will learn from and enjoy. The Limmudfest programme offers courses and sessions throughout the day and into the evening, with entertainment, including music, comedy, film and theatre. You can also take advantage of the extensive grounds - whether that means engaging in a game of rounders, finding a quiet area to discuss Torah or having a conversation with the cows in the next field.
This year we anticipate about 550 participants from newborns to great-grandparents, across the spectrum of age, interests, culture and religious observance (like all Limmud events, Limmudfest is observant of Shabbat and Kashrut in all public places).
You can download the Limmudfest08 brochure by clicking here.
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Practical information on prices, booking, financial assistance and the Young Adult Development Scheme and Childcare Assistance discounts. More
Fest for less (YADs £85/free) Young Adult Development scheme and leaders for the Young Limmudfest programme More
Families Families are easily integrated within Fest with a variety of facilities More
Getting there More
Accommodation Accommodation and space More
Shabbat Shabbat at Limmudfest is a very special experience More
Environment Limmudfest has a strong environmental ethos and commitment More
Food Food is an integral part of the ethos and experience of Limmudfest More
Tikkun Trek Join us on an overnight hike or cycle the Thursday before Limmudfest More
Get involved Come and help us make Limmudfest08 an exciting and dynamic event More