en-us Limmud Podcasts Limmud http://podcasts.limmud.org/ Podcasts of Limmud events Podcasts of Limmud events Limmud podcasts@limmud.org http://podcasts.limmud.org/rss.xml Limmud 2012 http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-fest-2010/off-the-derech.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-fest-2010/off-the-derech.php Limmud Off the Derech (Limmud Fest 2010) Presenter: Dafna Michaelson. Leaving a strictly religious lifestyle, one can find oneself on a journey seeking a physical and a spiritual community. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:42:05 -0800 Presenter: Dafna Michaelson. Leaving a strictly religious lifestyle, one can find oneself on a journey seeking a physical and a spiritual community. Limmud Fest http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/-everything-tastes-like-chicken------a-curious-philosophy-of-meat-and-milk--4-of-4-.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/-everything-tastes-like-chicken------a-curious-philosophy-of-meat-and-milk--4-of-4-.php Limmud 'Everything Tastes Like Chicken' - A Curious Philosophy of Meat and Milk (4 of 4) (Limmud Conference 2010) Presenter: Raphael Zarum. This four-part series tackles the law, lore and logic of separating meat and milk. Along the way we will compare Sukkot to Halloween, analyse digestion and evolution, learn leadership through quails and breast milk, and attempt to finally solve the 'chicken or egg first?' conundrum. By studying Torah, Midrash and Talmud we will give meaning to a central practice in Jewish life. Each session stands alone; together they paint a passionate portrait of our tradition. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:55:41 -0800 Presenter: Raphael Zarum. This four-part series tackles the law, lore and logic of separating meat and milk. Along the way we will compare Sukkot to Halloween, analyse digestion and evolution, learn leadership through quails and breast milk, and attempt to finally solve the 'chicken or egg first?' conundrum. By studying Torah, Midrash and Talmud we will give meaning to a central practice in Jewish life. Each session stands alone; together they paint a passionate portrait of our tradition. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/-everything-tastes-like-chicken------a-curious-philosophy-of-meat-and-milk--3-of-4-.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/-everything-tastes-like-chicken------a-curious-philosophy-of-meat-and-milk--3-of-4-.php Limmud 'Everything Tastes Like Chicken' - A Curious Philosophy of Meat and Milk (3 of 4) (Limmud Conference 2010) Presenter: Raphael Zarum. This four-part series tackles the law, lore and logic of separating meat and milk. Along the way we will compare Sukkot to Halloween, analyse digestion and evolution, learn leadership through quails and breast milk, and attempt to finally solve the 'chicken or egg first?' conundrum. By studying Torah, Midrash and Talmud we will give meaning to a central practice in Jewish life. Each session stands alone; together they paint a passionate portrait of our tradition. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:44:11 -0800 Presenter: Raphael Zarum. This four-part series tackles the law, lore and logic of separating meat and milk. Along the way we will compare Sukkot to Halloween, analyse digestion and evolution, learn leadership through quails and breast milk, and attempt to finally solve the 'chicken or egg first?' conundrum. By studying Torah, Midrash and Talmud we will give meaning to a central practice in Jewish life. Each session stands alone; together they paint a passionate portrait of our tradition. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/-everything-tastes-like-chicken------a-curious-philosophy-of-meat-and-milk--2-of-4-.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/-everything-tastes-like-chicken------a-curious-philosophy-of-meat-and-milk--2-of-4-.php Limmud 'Everything Tastes Like Chicken' - A Curious Philosophy of Meat and Milk (2 of 4) (Limmud Conference 2010) Presenter: Raphael Zarum. This four-part series tackles the law, lore and logic of separating meat and milk. Along the way we will compare Sukkot to Halloween, analyse digestion and evolution, learn leadership through quails and breast milk, and attempt to finally solve the 'chicken or egg first?' conundrum. By studying Torah, Midrash and Talmud we will give meaning to a central practice in Jewish life. Each session stands alone; together they paint a passionate portrait of our tradition. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:30:13 -0800 Presenter: Raphael Zarum. This four-part series tackles the law, lore and logic of separating meat and milk. Along the way we will compare Sukkot to Halloween, analyse digestion and evolution, learn leadership through quails and breast milk, and attempt to finally solve the 'chicken or egg first?' conundrum. By studying Torah, Midrash and Talmud we will give meaning to a central practice in Jewish life. Each session stands alone; together they paint a passionate portrait of our tradition. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/-everything-tastes-like-chicken------a-curious-philosophy-of-meat-and-milk--1-of-4-.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/-everything-tastes-like-chicken------a-curious-philosophy-of-meat-and-milk--1-of-4-.php Limmud 'Everything Tastes Like Chicken' - A Curious Philosophy of Meat and Milk (1 of 4) (Limmud Conference 2010) Presenter: Raphael Zarum. This four-part series tackles the law, lore and logic of separating meat and milk. Along the way we will compare Sukkot to Halloween, analyse digestion and evolution, learn leadership through quails and breast milk, and attempt to finally solve the 'chicken or egg first?' conundrum. By studying Torah, Midrash and Talmud we will give meaning to a central practice in Jewish life. Each session stands alone; together they paint a passionate portrait of our tradition. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 07:35:59 -0800 Presenter: Raphael Zarum. This four-part series tackles the law, lore and logic of separating meat and milk. Along the way we will compare Sukkot to Halloween, analyse digestion and evolution, learn leadership through quails and breast milk, and attempt to finally solve the 'chicken or egg first?' conundrum. By studying Torah, Midrash and Talmud we will give meaning to a central practice in Jewish life. Each session stands alone; together they paint a passionate portrait of our tradition. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/the-covenants-of-faith-and-fate--of-subbotniks--siebenburger--lemba-and-other-non-jewish-jews.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/the-covenants-of-faith-and-fate--of-subbotniks--siebenburger--lemba-and-other-non-jewish-jews.php Limmud The Covenants of Faith and Fate: Of Subbotniks, Siebenburger, Lemba and other Non-Jewish Jews (Limmud Conference 2010) Presenter: Perry Dane. Jews who reject Jewish religion and its 'covenant of faith' can nevertheless be accepted as being bound to a 'covenant of fate' and a common Jewish identity. But what about the converse? Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:24:24 -0800 Presenter: Perry Dane. Jews who reject Jewish religion and its 'covenant of faith' can nevertheless be accepted as being bound to a 'covenant of fate' and a common Jewish identity. But what about the converse? Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/the-essential-klezmer--the-revival-and-renaissance.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/the-essential-klezmer--the-revival-and-renaissance.php Limmud The Essential Klezmer: The Revival and Renaissance (Limmud Conference 2010) Presenter: Seth Rogovoy. In the final session of 'The Essential Klezmer', we will trace how the music, seemingly lost for all time, was revived in the 1970s and '80s and then became a fertile idiom that evolved into a popular style of music thatspeaks to contemporary audiences in the language and accent of their time. Sun, 02 Jan 2011 09:38:49 -0800 Presenter: Seth Rogovoy. In the final session of 'The Essential Klezmer', we will trace how the music, seemingly lost for all time, was revived in the 1970s and '80s and then became a fertile idiom that evolved into a popular style of music thatspeaks to contemporary audiences in the language and accent of their time. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/god-and-television--mixing-up-the-cocktail.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/god-and-television--mixing-up-the-cocktail.php Limmud God and Television: Mixing up the Cocktail (Limmud Conference 2010) Presenters: Aaqil Ahmed, Danielle Nagler. Aaqil Ahmed, the BBC's Head of Religion and Ethics, will discuss the challenges of reflecting religion on television in the 21st century. In conversation with Danielle Nagler, he'll consider how the BBC tries to shed light on the range of religious lives of the UK and the role of religious programming within television schedules. Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:38:39 -0800 Presenters: Aaqil Ahmed, Danielle Nagler. Aaqil Ahmed, the BBC's Head of Religion and Ethics, will discuss the challenges of reflecting religion on television in the 21st century. In conversation with Danielle Nagler, he'll consider how the BBC tries to shed light on the range of religious lives of the UK and the role of religious programming within television schedules. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/biblical-sorrow--suffering-in-silence--crying-out-loud.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/biblical-sorrow--suffering-in-silence--crying-out-loud.php Limmud Biblical Sorrow: Suffering in Silence, Crying Out Loud (Limmud Conference 2010) Presenter: Maureen Kendler. Is suffering gender-divided in the Tanach? Do men and women face and endure their troubles differently? Some inspired creativity borne of loss, some silence that speaks volumesandacirc;?andbrvbar; Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:33:31 -0800 Presenter: Maureen Kendler. Is suffering gender-divided in the Tanach? Do men and women face and endure their troubles differently? Some inspired creativity borne of loss, some silence that speaks volumesandacirc;?andbrvbar; Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/wonderful-misreadings-----hasidic-insights-into-the-soul.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/wonderful-misreadings-----hasidic-insights-into-the-soul.php Limmud Wonderful Misreadings - Hasidic Insights Into The Soul (Limmud Conference 2010) Presenter: Jonathan Wittenberg. With the classic rabbinic eye for detail, but with a gift for totally ignoring context, grammar and even the plain meaning of the simplest words, the hasidic leaders derived the most beautiful and stirring teachings. Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:25:01 -0800 Presenter: Jonathan Wittenberg. With the classic rabbinic eye for detail, but with a gift for totally ignoring context, grammar and even the plain meaning of the simplest words, the hasidic leaders derived the most beautiful and stirring teachings. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/biblical-sorrow--samson-revisited.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/biblical-sorrow--samson-revisited.php Limmud Biblical Sorrow: Samson Revisited (Limmud Conference 2010) Presenter: Maureen Kendler. Samson: so misunderstood. So long portrayed as a misbegotten hero or hot-headed superman, the reality of Samson is his isolation and his lost vocation as performance artist and poet. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 02:39:03 -0800 Presenter: Maureen Kendler. Samson: so misunderstood. So long portrayed as a misbegotten hero or hot-headed superman, the reality of Samson is his isolation and his lost vocation as performance artist and poet. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/women-in-israeli-society.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/women-in-israeli-society.php Limmud Women in Israeli Society (Limmud Conference 2010) Presenter: Miri Eisin. Having served for twenty years in the Israeli Defense Forces, and having gone through the ranks to the rank of full colonel, the session will present the many sides to Israeli women's status. Tue, 28 Dec 2010 06:45:29 -0800 Presenter: Miri Eisin. Having served for twenty years in the Israeli Defense Forces, and having gone through the ranks to the rank of full colonel, the session will present the many sides to Israeli women's status. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/the-aleppo-codex-and-its-significance.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/the-aleppo-codex-and-its-significance.php Limmud The Aleppo Codex and Its Significance (Limmud Conference 2010) Presenter: Bernard Schneider. The Aleppo Codex, also known as the Crown of Aleppo, is the earliest known codex of the Hebrew Bible and one of the most important manuscripts in Jewish history Tue, 28 Dec 2010 03:48:20 -0800 Presenter: Bernard Schneider. The Aleppo Codex, also known as the Crown of Aleppo, is the earliest known codex of the Hebrew Bible and one of the most important manuscripts in Jewish history Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/the-israeli-police-----mission-impossible-.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2010/the-israeli-police-----mission-impossible-.php Limmud The Israeli Police - Mission Impossible? (Limmud Conference 2010) Presenter: Yaakov Lappin. The Israeli Police Force must deal simultaneously with the threat of terrorism, civil unrest, and growing violent crime. Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:13:50 -0800 Presenter: Yaakov Lappin. The Israeli Police Force must deal simultaneously with the threat of terrorism, civil unrest, and growing violent crime. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-fest-2010/what-did-moshe-do-up-mount-sinai-for-120-days-.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-fest-2010/what-did-moshe-do-up-mount-sinai-for-120-days-.php Limmud What did Moshe do up Mount Sinai for 120 days? (Limmud Fest 2010) Presenter: Raphael Zarum. He learnt how to live, and so can we. Campbell, Tolkien and Lucas copied the pattern but Moshe personified it... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 06:22:18 -0800 Presenter: Raphael Zarum. He learnt how to live, and so can we. Campbell, Tolkien and Lucas copied the pattern but Moshe personified it... Limmud Fest http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-fest-2010/teaching-jewishly.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-fest-2010/teaching-jewishly.php Limmud Teaching Jewishly (Limmud Fest 2010) Presenter: Joel Grishaver. Using Jewish sources and values to nurture respect and dignity, facilitate growth, esteem, and community, and express the Jewish message in the classroom Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:41:50 -0800 Presenter: Joel Grishaver. Using Jewish sources and values to nurture respect and dignity, facilitate growth, esteem, and community, and express the Jewish message in the classroom Limmud Fest http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-fest-2010/getting-drunk-on-judaism.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-fest-2010/getting-drunk-on-judaism.php Limmud Getting Drunk on Judaism (Limmud Fest 2010) Presenter: Danny Burkeman. Since Noah planted the first vineyard, our relationship to wine has been positive and negative. Let's study stories together. Sun, 26 Dec 2010 08:46:01 -0800 Presenter: Danny Burkeman. Since Noah planted the first vineyard, our relationship to wine has been positive and negative. Let's study stories together. Limmud Fest http://podcasts.limmud.org/south-london-day-limmud-2008/the-problem-with-pinchas.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/south-london-day-limmud-2008/the-problem-with-pinchas.php Limmud The Problem with Pinchas (South London Day Limmud 2008) Presenter: Clive Lawton. Pinchas takes the law into his own hands and is rewarded with a fast track promotion through the priesthood. But isn't one of the basic laws of human morality - one of the 7 laws to the Sons of Noah - not to take the law into our own hands, but follow a proper legal system? And if you think this is just a technicality, remember that Rabin's assassin found his inspiration in the story of Pinchas. So what exactly did Pinchas do and how exactly was he rewarded? We'll explore not just Pinchas but priesthood too. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:43:57 -0800 Presenter: Clive Lawton. Pinchas takes the law into his own hands and is rewarded with a fast track promotion through the priesthood. But isn't one of the basic laws of human morality - one of the 7 laws to the Sons of Noah - not to take the law into our own hands, but follow a proper legal system? And if you think this is just a technicality, remember that Rabin's assassin found his inspiration in the story of Pinchas. So what exactly did Pinchas do and how exactly was he rewarded? We'll explore not just Pinchas but priesthood too. South London Day Limmud http://podcasts.limmud.org/south-london-day-limmud-2008/jewish-agnostic-prayer.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/south-london-day-limmud-2008/jewish-agnostic-prayer.php Limmud Jewish Agnostic Prayer (South London Day Limmud 2008) Presenter: Tony Hammond. This session delves into the fascinating question of what prayer is and what function it fulfills in our lives. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:08:42 -0800 Presenter: Tony Hammond. This session delves into the fascinating question of what prayer is and what function it fulfills in our lives. South London Day Limmud http://podcasts.limmud.org/south-london-day-limmud-2008/bilhah-s-prayer---listening-to-silenced-voices.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/south-london-day-limmud-2008/bilhah-s-prayer---listening-to-silenced-voices.php Limmud Bilhah's Prayer - Listening to Silenced Voices (South London Day Limmud 2008) Presenter: Larry Becker. Bilhah, handmaid of Laban and Rachel, surrogate wife of Jacob, mother of Dan and Naphtali, played an important role in relation to Jewish Law and genealogy. Yet she says nothing in Torah and even her encounter with Reuben is not translated. We will use the poem Bilhah's Prayer to launch a discussion of how this silence was used by later Jewish writings to give voice to their contemporary concerns. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:00:53 -0800 Presenter: Larry Becker. Bilhah, handmaid of Laban and Rachel, surrogate wife of Jacob, mother of Dan and Naphtali, played an important role in relation to Jewish Law and genealogy. Yet she says nothing in Torah and even her encounter with Reuben is not translated. We will use the poem Bilhah's Prayer to launch a discussion of how this silence was used by later Jewish writings to give voice to their contemporary concerns. South London Day Limmud http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-scotland-2010/wow--that---s-a-shul---reinventing-the-synagogue.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-scotland-2010/wow--that---s-a-shul---reinventing-the-synagogue.php Limmud Wow! That's a shul?! Reinventing the synagogue (Limmud Scotland 2010) Presenter: Steven Greenberg. The fundamental institution of Jewish identity, the synagogue is struggling. Prayer is no longer grabbing people and the cultural offerings available outside the community are increasingly more attractive. Should the idea be scrapped, gutted, renovated? The very first synagogues in the first century CE were town halls where scripture was read and interpreted and hostels where travellers found a meal and a night's rest. If the synagogue has served different needs throughout Jewish history, then what needs should it be serving today? Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:29:55 -0800 Presenter: Steven Greenberg. The fundamental institution of Jewish identity, the synagogue is struggling. Prayer is no longer grabbing people and the cultural offerings available outside the community are increasingly more attractive. Should the idea be scrapped, gutted, renovated? The very first synagogues in the first century CE were town halls where scripture was read and interpreted and hostels where travellers found a meal and a night's rest. If the synagogue has served different needs throughout Jewish history, then what needs should it be serving today? Limmud Scotland http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-scotland-2010/a-woman-loved--a-woman-scorned---the-story-of-michal.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-scotland-2010/a-woman-loved--a-woman-scorned---the-story-of-michal.php Limmud A woman loved, a woman scorned - the story of Michal (Limmud Scotland 2010) Presenter: Maureen Kendler. The tragedy of King David's wife Michal, is not that she was never loved. She was loved, just not by her father or the husband she loved. She is the only woman in the Tanach whose love for a man is recorded, but it does her no good at all, as you shall see. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:16:35 -0800 Presenter: Maureen Kendler. The tragedy of King David's wife Michal, is not that she was never loved. She was loved, just not by her father or the husband she loved. She is the only woman in the Tanach whose love for a man is recorded, but it does her no good at all, as you shall see. Limmud Scotland http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-scotland-2010/of-heart--soul--conscience-and-the-struggle-to-be-human.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-scotland-2010/of-heart--soul--conscience-and-the-struggle-to-be-human.php Limmud Of heart, soul, conscience and the struggle to be human (Limmud Scotland 2010) Presenter: Jonathan Wittenberg. Jonathan Wittenberg will read from and speak about his recent book The Silence of Dark Water: an Inner Journey, opening the opportunity to reflect on our life's pilgrimage and our search to discover meaning, appreciate life, behave with compassion and relate to God. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:19:41 -0800 Presenter: Jonathan Wittenberg. Jonathan Wittenberg will read from and speak about his recent book The Silence of Dark Water: an Inner Journey, opening the opportunity to reflect on our life's pilgrimage and our search to discover meaning, appreciate life, behave with compassion and relate to God. Limmud Scotland http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-whole-of-creation-in-one-hour--the-kabbalistic-doctrine-of-tzimtzum-and-its-evolution.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-whole-of-creation-in-one-hour--the-kabbalistic-doctrine-of-tzimtzum-and-its-evolution.php Limmud The Whole of Creation in One Hour: the kabbalistic doctrine of Tzimtzum and its evolution (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: David Solomon. In this talk David Solomon outlines the most influential and original idea about the Creation in the past five hundred years of Jewish thought: Tzimtzum. He also demonstrates how the dynamic development of the revolutionary idea of Tzimtzum is reflected in the teachings of several major figures of kabbalistic thought. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:50:05 -0800 Presenter: David Solomon. In this talk David Solomon outlines the most influential and original idea about the Creation in the past five hundred years of Jewish thought: Tzimtzum. He also demonstrates how the dynamic development of the revolutionary idea of Tzimtzum is reflected in the teachings of several major figures of kabbalistic thought. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/prayer-and-the-meditative-experience.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/prayer-and-the-meditative-experience.php Limmud Prayer and the Meditative Experience (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Daniel Anderson. Prayer and meditation appear to be two quite distinct entities, with the former more associated with westernised religion and formalised rigidity, whilst the latter is seemingly more aligned with eastern practices, such as Buddhism, and perceived as looser and more spiritual by nature. In this session we will challenge this widely-held view by exploring the biblical origins of meditative practice to show that, in reality, it is deeply embedded within Jewish prayer. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:16:44 -0800 Presenter: Daniel Anderson. Prayer and meditation appear to be two quite distinct entities, with the former more associated with westernised religion and formalised rigidity, whilst the latter is seemingly more aligned with eastern practices, such as Buddhism, and perceived as looser and more spiritual by nature. In this session we will challenge this widely-held view by exploring the biblical origins of meditative practice to show that, in reality, it is deeply embedded within Jewish prayer. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/taking-limmud-back-home---don---t-curb-their-enthusiasm--motivation--from-theory-to-practice.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/taking-limmud-back-home---don---t-curb-their-enthusiasm--motivation--from-theory-to-practice.php Limmud Taking Limmud Back Home - Don't Curb Their Enthusiasm: Motivation, From Theory to Practice (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenters: Limmud International Team, Raymond Simonson. There are over 3,000 highly motivated Limmud volunteers across the Limmud world, putting in many thousands of hours of effort into creating world-class Jewish learning events. How do we keep that motivation high when the going get's tough? What we can learn from the motivational theories of two Jews and a couple of Catholics - four of the 20th Century's leading social psychologists - as well as some Jewish sources? Come enthused, leave motivated! Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:00:23 -0800 Presenters: Limmud International Team, Raymond Simonson. There are over 3,000 highly motivated Limmud volunteers across the Limmud world, putting in many thousands of hours of effort into creating world-class Jewish learning events. How do we keep that motivation high when the going get's tough? What we can learn from the motivational theories of two Jews and a couple of Catholics - four of the 20th Century's leading social psychologists - as well as some Jewish sources? Come enthused, leave motivated! Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/don-t-bore-us--get-to-the-chorus.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/don-t-bore-us--get-to-the-chorus.php Limmud Don't bore us: Get to the chorus (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Josh Nelson. Join multi-instrumentalist and composer Josh Nelson and (re)discover the writer within you (or, improve the one that's already there). We'll explore what makes a song memorable and singable, and we'll examine the composing process from both Judaic and secular perspectives. Together, we will apply the principles we study and each leave the session with the beginnings of a new work! Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:55:48 -0800 Presenter: Josh Nelson. Join multi-instrumentalist and composer Josh Nelson and (re)discover the writer within you (or, improve the one that's already there). We'll explore what makes a song memorable and singable, and we'll examine the composing process from both Judaic and secular perspectives. Together, we will apply the principles we study and each leave the session with the beginnings of a new work! Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/predications-of-our-demographic-demise-are-somewhat-premature--discuss.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/predications-of-our-demographic-demise-are-somewhat-premature--discuss.php Limmud Predications of our demographic demise are somewhat premature: Discuss (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: David Graham. Jews in Britain are experiencing a period of unprecedented demographic change. In 2006 recorded Jewish births outnumbered deaths for the first time since records began. Whilst one part of the community is slowly contracting, another part is rapidly expanding. What are the figures? Can we expect these trends to continue, and if so for how long? And what are the implications for the future religious, social and economic makeup of the community? Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:54:13 -0800 Presenter: David Graham. Jews in Britain are experiencing a period of unprecedented demographic change. In 2006 recorded Jewish births outnumbered deaths for the first time since records began. Whilst one part of the community is slowly contracting, another part is rapidly expanding. What are the figures? Can we expect these trends to continue, and if so for how long? And what are the implications for the future religious, social and economic makeup of the community? Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/limmud-town-hall--2020-vision-----what-next-for-the-jewish-people-.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/limmud-town-hall--2020-vision-----what-next-for-the-jewish-people-.php Limmud Limmud Town Hall: 2020 Vision - What Next for the Jewish People? (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenters: Ariel Beery, Sharonah Fredrick, Robbie Gringras, Avraham Infeld, Richard Joel, Maureen Kendler, Clive Lawton, Arna Poupko Fisher, Gilla Rosen, David Saperstein, Bambi Sheleg, Yair Sheleg. In the last few generations the Jewish people have managed to establish a state, free Jews from oppression around the world, and even create Limmud! What's next? Come to the Limmud Town Hall to tell us what you think the Jews should be doing in the world over the next decade. Hear from some of your favourite Limmud presenters, Jewish leaders and thinkers from around the world and share your challenges, dreams and visions. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:43:41 -0800 Presenters: Ariel Beery, Sharonah Fredrick, Robbie Gringras, Avraham Infeld, Richard Joel, Maureen Kendler, Clive Lawton, Arna Poupko Fisher, Gilla Rosen, David Saperstein, Bambi Sheleg, Yair Sheleg. In the last few generations the Jewish people have managed to establish a state, free Jews from oppression around the world, and even create Limmud! What's next? Come to the Limmud Town Hall to tell us what you think the Jews should be doing in the world over the next decade. Hear from some of your favourite Limmud presenters, Jewish leaders and thinkers from around the world and share your challenges, dreams and visions. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/god-does-not-exist----god-is-existence-itself.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/god-does-not-exist----god-is-existence-itself.php Limmud God does not Exist -- God is Existence Itself (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Jay Michaelson. Non-duality - the view that 'All is One' - is often thought of as an 'Eastern' religious idea. But it is also a Jewish one, though it does transform how we understand the nature of religion itself. Based on the new book 'Everything is God: The Radical Path of Non-dual Judaism', this session - including never-before-translated Hasidic texts - explores how non-duality transforms Jewish practice and what it means that God is reading this sentence. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:39:17 -0800 Presenter: Jay Michaelson. Non-duality - the view that 'All is One' - is often thought of as an 'Eastern' religious idea. But it is also a Jewish one, though it does transform how we understand the nature of religion itself. Based on the new book 'Everything is God: The Radical Path of Non-dual Judaism', this session - including never-before-translated Hasidic texts - explores how non-duality transforms Jewish practice and what it means that God is reading this sentence. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/is-your-self-worth-defined-by-your-net-worth--future-economics-----a-new-model.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/is-your-self-worth-defined-by-your-net-worth--future-economics-----a-new-model.php Limmud Is Your Self-Worth Defined By Your Net-Worth? Future Economics - A New Model (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Simon Jacobson. From Aristotle to Calvin, Max Weber to Adam Smith and Karl Marx, philosophers and political scientists throughout history have tried to understand the meaning of money, its effects on a society, and how to build a co-existing community within the context of self-interest and financial competition. This session will analyze these conflicting systems and offer a third, revolutionary, economic model - based on Torah thought - which synthesizes the best of all approaches. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:36:59 -0800 Presenter: Simon Jacobson. From Aristotle to Calvin, Max Weber to Adam Smith and Karl Marx, philosophers and political scientists throughout history have tried to understand the meaning of money, its effects on a society, and how to build a co-existing community within the context of self-interest and financial competition. This session will analyze these conflicting systems and offer a third, revolutionary, economic model - based on Torah thought - which synthesizes the best of all approaches. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/who-are-you--id-or-yid--a-new-psychological-model.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/who-are-you--id-or-yid--a-new-psychological-model.php Limmud Who Are You: Id Or Yid? A New Psychological Model (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Simon Jacobson. What is the driving force within each of us - selfishness or selflessness? Freud and Darwin are the primary authorities on the nature of modern man: 'Survival of the fittest' is the cardinal rule of all life, with superimposed rules to allow for coexistence. This session will reveal the surprising true father of modern psychology. Discover an alternative, upbeat view of the human psyche. Your expectations of yourself and others will never be the same. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:48:35 -0800 Presenter: Simon Jacobson. What is the driving force within each of us - selfishness or selflessness? Freud and Darwin are the primary authorities on the nature of modern man: 'Survival of the fittest' is the cardinal rule of all life, with superimposed rules to allow for coexistence. This session will reveal the surprising true father of modern psychology. Discover an alternative, upbeat view of the human psyche. Your expectations of yourself and others will never be the same. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-fourth-revolution--an-historical-overview-of-spirituality.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-fourth-revolution--an-historical-overview-of-spirituality.php Limmud The Fourth Revolution: An Historical Overview Of Spirituality (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Simon Jacobson. With history as a backdrop, from the agricultural revolution to the industrial revolution and the present computer and information revolution, this session will identify the fourth and final frontier: the spiritual revolution. Recognising this new era will help us discover forward-thinking measures that will not only stem the tide of resignation but introduce new vitality into our lives and institutions, carrying us through this new millennium and effecting global change. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:45:36 -0800 Presenter: Simon Jacobson. With history as a backdrop, from the agricultural revolution to the industrial revolution and the present computer and information revolution, this session will identify the fourth and final frontier: the spiritual revolution. Recognising this new era will help us discover forward-thinking measures that will not only stem the tide of resignation but introduce new vitality into our lives and institutions, carrying us through this new millennium and effecting global change. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/that-reminds-me-of-a-story-----together-and-apart.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/that-reminds-me-of-a-story-----together-and-apart.php Limmud That Reminds Me of a Story - Together and Apart (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenters: Sharonah Fredrick, Robbie Gringras, Avraham Infeld, Richard Joel, Naomi Less. Healthier than chain smoking - chain storytelling! One story sets off the next in this unusual and creative session of storytelling for Jewish peoplehood. By the end of this session, will we feel more together or further apart? Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:41:48 -0800 Presenters: Sharonah Fredrick, Robbie Gringras, Avraham Infeld, Richard Joel, Naomi Less. Healthier than chain smoking - chain storytelling! One story sets off the next in this unusual and creative session of storytelling for Jewish peoplehood. By the end of this session, will we feel more together or further apart? Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/an-impassioned-judaism.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/an-impassioned-judaism.php Limmud An Impassioned Judaism (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Jonathan Wittenberg. Looking for Values Justice and lovingkindness are among Judaism's supreme values. Are we failing them? What might living by them mean in the multi-faith Diaspora? Can Jews and Judaism really belong in the public square of other countries? What about justice and lovingkindness in Israel? Are they being swallowed up in the pressures of survival? Heartfelt struggles, and discussion. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:38:20 -0800 Presenter: Jonathan Wittenberg. Looking for Values Justice and lovingkindness are among Judaism's supreme values. Are we failing them? What might living by them mean in the multi-faith Diaspora? Can Jews and Judaism really belong in the public square of other countries? What about justice and lovingkindness in Israel? Are they being swallowed up in the pressures of survival? Heartfelt struggles, and discussion. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/jews--greeks---romans--why-chanukah-.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/jews--greeks---romans--why-chanukah-.php Limmud Jews, Greeks and Romans: Why Chanukah? (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Anthony Sheppard. Why should Jews today bother with 'Ancient History', especially about pagans? Why did King Antiochus of Syria launch a persecution of the Jews? Was this just the first anti-semitic pogrom, or something else? In this session I'll be looking at why Greek culture was an issue for Jews and how family conflicts among the Jewish aristocracy lead to Antiochus' persecution and the Maccabee revolt. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:34:32 -0800 Presenter: Anthony Sheppard. Why should Jews today bother with 'Ancient History', especially about pagans? Why did King Antiochus of Syria launch a persecution of the Jews? Was this just the first anti-semitic pogrom, or something else? In this session I'll be looking at why Greek culture was an issue for Jews and how family conflicts among the Jewish aristocracy lead to Antiochus' persecution and the Maccabee revolt. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/choosing-dayanim--an-insider-s-experience.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/choosing-dayanim--an-insider-s-experience.php Limmud Choosing Dayanim: An Insider's Experience (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Sharon Shenhav. Having recently completed six years of serving as the only woman on the Israeli Commission to Appoint Dayanim, the speaker will describe some of the hilarious events as well as the more worrisome activities of this 10 member statutory commission, which is headed by the Minister of Justice and includes the two Chief Rabbis. During her tenure the commission was responsible for deciding on the fate of the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:32:43 -0800 Presenter: Sharon Shenhav. Having recently completed six years of serving as the only woman on the Israeli Commission to Appoint Dayanim, the speaker will describe some of the hilarious events as well as the more worrisome activities of this 10 member statutory commission, which is headed by the Minister of Justice and includes the two Chief Rabbis. During her tenure the commission was responsible for deciding on the fate of the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-jewish-roots-of-anglo-american-law-and-politics.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-jewish-roots-of-anglo-american-law-and-politics.php Limmud The Jewish Roots of Anglo-American Law and Politics (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: David Saperstein. Led by a rabbi/lawyer who works at the intersection of religion and politics and teaches both church-state and Jewish law, this session will draw on examples from 1066 to the present to examine those Jewish intellectual ideas, specific laws, and political ideologies that shaped Britain and America over the centuries. It will explore as well what the lasting impact of that influence has been. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:30:42 -0800 Presenter: David Saperstein. Led by a rabbi/lawyer who works at the intersection of religion and politics and teaches both church-state and Jewish law, this session will draw on examples from 1066 to the present to examine those Jewish intellectual ideas, specific laws, and political ideologies that shaped Britain and America over the centuries. It will explore as well what the lasting impact of that influence has been. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/-god-spoke-once--i-heard-two--things----midrash-and-other-radical-readings.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/-god-spoke-once--i-heard-two--things----midrash-and-other-radical-readings.php Limmud 'God spoke once, I heard two (things)': Midrash and Other Radical Readings (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Gilla Rosen. How do we relate to verses or mitzvot in the Torah which seem to contradict each other? Or multiple rabbinic interpretations? Is there one truth or one ideal halakhic answer? If so, can we find it? What is the inner coherence between the "seventy faces of the Torah"? How does Midrash approach these problems? And can we even reconcile the different Midrashim that grapple with these questions? Texts in Hebrew and English translation. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:28:37 -0800 Presenter: Gilla Rosen. How do we relate to verses or mitzvot in the Torah which seem to contradict each other? Or multiple rabbinic interpretations? Is there one truth or one ideal halakhic answer? If so, can we find it? What is the inner coherence between the "seventy faces of the Torah"? How does Midrash approach these problems? And can we even reconcile the different Midrashim that grapple with these questions? Texts in Hebrew and English translation. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/shehechiyanu-ve---kiyamanu--sustaining-a-vibrant-jewish-future.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/shehechiyanu-ve---kiyamanu--sustaining-a-vibrant-jewish-future.php Limmud Shehechiyanu Ve'kiyamanu: Sustaining a Vibrant Jewish Future (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Michael Melchior. Michael Melchior, former Minister for the Diaspora, has throughout his political career struggled with the most important global Jewish question: how to define the Jewishness of the State of Israel, and what its relationship should be to the rest of the Jewish People? For over a century, we have been preoccupied with survival and security; and quite rightly so. Michael now asks: What is the purpose of the Jewish nation? Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:24:35 -0800 Presenter: Michael Melchior. Michael Melchior, former Minister for the Diaspora, has throughout his political career struggled with the most important global Jewish question: how to define the Jewishness of the State of Israel, and what its relationship should be to the rest of the Jewish People? For over a century, we have been preoccupied with survival and security; and quite rightly so. Michael now asks: What is the purpose of the Jewish nation? Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/bringing-religion-back-to-the-frontlines-of-peace.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/bringing-religion-back-to-the-frontlines-of-peace.php Limmud Bringing Religion Back to the Frontlines of Peace (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Michael Melchior. Religion is very much on the frontline of every conflict of the 21st century. Is it possible to also bring religion to the frontline of the pursuit of peace? How can this best be achieved? For years, Michael Melchior has conducted open and secret talks with leading Muslims in Israel, the Palestinian territories and all over the Arab world. Come and find out if you share his conviction that inter-religious peace is the key to any regional political solution. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:22:16 -0800 Presenter: Michael Melchior. Religion is very much on the frontline of every conflict of the 21st century. Is it possible to also bring religion to the frontline of the pursuit of peace? How can this best be achieved? For years, Michael Melchior has conducted open and secret talks with leading Muslims in Israel, the Palestinian territories and all over the Arab world. Come and find out if you share his conviction that inter-religious peace is the key to any regional political solution. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/choosing-jews--conversion-in-the-21st-century.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/choosing-jews--conversion-in-the-21st-century.php Limmud Choosing Jews: Conversion in the 21st Century (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Michael Melchior. Over the last year, the issue of conversion has rarely left the headlines both in Israel and in the UK. Michael Melchior, former Chairman of the Israeli Government's Ministerial Committee on Conversion, will provide a window into the halachic and political basis on which decisions regarding conversion have been made over the last forty years, and offer his ideas for the future. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:16:56 -0800 Presenter: Michael Melchior. Over the last year, the issue of conversion has rarely left the headlines both in Israel and in the UK. Michael Melchior, former Chairman of the Israeli Government's Ministerial Committee on Conversion, will provide a window into the halachic and political basis on which decisions regarding conversion have been made over the last forty years, and offer his ideas for the future. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-hardest-subject--teaching-about-evil-and-suffering.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-hardest-subject--teaching-about-evil-and-suffering.php Limmud The Hardest Subject: Teaching about Evil and Suffering (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Elliott Malamet. Why bad things happen to good people is a central preoccupation of many students and congregants. Everyone is touched by or knows of others who have suffered painful loss, but the drive to make sense of these events can unfortunately lead to simplified and distorted explanations. This session will examine how to teach theodicy from a variety of Jewish perspectives, and discuss why one should resist easy answers about this most complex subject. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:14:47 -0800 Presenter: Elliott Malamet. Why bad things happen to good people is a central preoccupation of many students and congregants. Everyone is touched by or knows of others who have suffered painful loss, but the drive to make sense of these events can unfortunately lead to simplified and distorted explanations. This session will examine how to teach theodicy from a variety of Jewish perspectives, and discuss why one should resist easy answers about this most complex subject. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-interface-between-psychology-and-religion.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-interface-between-psychology-and-religion.php Limmud The Interface between Psychology and Religion (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Leah Malamet. What is the nature of the interaction between religion and psychology? What is the line between piety and pathology? In what way can rituals become powerful vehicles for psychological expression? When does religious belief and behaviour represent deeper emotional conflict? A variety of clinical case materials will be examined. Theoretical understandings and therapeutic approaches to treatment will be discussed, including the use of religion to create resistance in the treatment itself. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:08:15 -0800 Presenter: Leah Malamet. What is the nature of the interaction between religion and psychology? What is the line between piety and pathology? In what way can rituals become powerful vehicles for psychological expression? When does religious belief and behaviour represent deeper emotional conflict? A variety of clinical case materials will be examined. Theoretical understandings and therapeutic approaches to treatment will be discussed, including the use of religion to create resistance in the treatment itself. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/my-east-end.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/my-east-end.php Limmud My East End (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Bernard Kops. In this session Bernard Kops will reveal his East End heritage, where he was born into that endless fight against poverty, political struggle and prejudice. He will be reading from his books, recapturing those indelible days of hunger, soup kitchens and dreams. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:01:34 -0800 Presenter: Bernard Kops. In this session Bernard Kops will reveal his East End heritage, where he was born into that endless fight against poverty, political struggle and prejudice. He will be reading from his books, recapturing those indelible days of hunger, soup kitchens and dreams. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-seder--a-response-to-crisis.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-seder--a-response-to-crisis.php Limmud The Seder: A Response to Crisis (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Joshua Kulp. In 70 C.E. the Romans destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem, and Jews faced the crisis of how to continue their celebration of Pesach without its central symbol. The Passover Seder was history's most successful response to this crisis. In this session we will explore the Seder's earliest texts and customs and their original meaning. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:59:51 -0800 Presenter: Joshua Kulp. In 70 C.E. the Romans destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem, and Jews faced the crisis of how to continue their celebration of Pesach without its central symbol. The Passover Seder was history's most successful response to this crisis. In this session we will explore the Seder's earliest texts and customs and their original meaning. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/cool-jew.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/cool-jew.php Limmud Cool Jew (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Lisa Alcalay Klug. A fun romp across the contemporary Jewish cultural landscape. Includes musical samplings, slides, poignant personal anecdotes and humorous escapades fresh from the United States and the massive tour across North America that launched the best-selling humour book 'Cool Jew: The Ultimate Guide for Every Member of the Tribe' - a 250-page antidote for Jewish self-hatred! Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:56:12 -0800 Presenter: Lisa Alcalay Klug. A fun romp across the contemporary Jewish cultural landscape. Includes musical samplings, slides, poignant personal anecdotes and humorous escapades fresh from the United States and the massive tour across North America that launched the best-selling humour book 'Cool Jew: The Ultimate Guide for Every Member of the Tribe' - a 250-page antidote for Jewish self-hatred! Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/three-akedot--ishmael--isaac--and-job-s-children.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/three-akedot--ishmael--isaac--and-job-s-children.php Limmud Three Akedot: Ishmael, Isaac, and Job's Children (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Judy Klitsner. In three highly disturbing stories, God's servant is required to sacrifice his offspring. In this text-based session, we will explore such difficult issues as the suffering of the innocent and the acceptance of such injustices on the part of the 'God-fearing' servant. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:55:17 -0800 Presenter: Judy Klitsner. In three highly disturbing stories, God's servant is required to sacrifice his offspring. In this text-based session, we will explore such difficult issues as the suffering of the innocent and the acceptance of such injustices on the part of the 'God-fearing' servant. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-tent--the-field--and-the-battlefield--the-dynamic-face-of-biblical-motherhood.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-tent--the-field--and-the-battlefield--the-dynamic-face-of-biblical-motherhood.php Limmud The Tent, The Field, and the Battlefield: The Dynamic Face of Biblical Motherhood (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Judy Klitsner. What do the infertile, tent-dwelling mothers of Genesis have in common with the military and spiritual leaders of the book of Judges? We will examine the stories of a range of biblical women, noting common themes as well as the striking literary inversions of matriarchal and patriarchal language and roles. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:53:05 -0800 Presenter: Judy Klitsner. What do the infertile, tent-dwelling mothers of Genesis have in common with the military and spiritual leaders of the book of Judges? We will examine the stories of a range of biblical women, noting common themes as well as the striking literary inversions of matriarchal and patriarchal language and roles. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-reduced-jewish-year-company.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/the-reduced-jewish-year-company.php Limmud The Reduced Jewish Year Company (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Clive Lawton. In this intensive, Clive will explore the rhythms of the Jewish year and its key contents. In the first of three sessions, we will look at the 'Three Foot festivals' as we all learnt to call them at cheder. In fact, the only one celebrated in a yard is Sukkot... Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:59:43 -0800 Presenter: Clive Lawton. In this intensive, Clive will explore the rhythms of the Jewish year and its key contents. In the first of three sessions, we will look at the 'Three Foot festivals' as we all learnt to call them at cheder. In fact, the only one celebrated in a yard is Sukkot... Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/new-religious-roles-for-women--yoatzot-halacha.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/new-religious-roles-for-women--yoatzot-halacha.php Limmud New Religious Roles for Women: Yoatzot Halacha (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenters: Chana Henkin, Yehuda Henkin. Yehuda and Chana Henkin have pioneered the new role of 'woman expert' in the laws of taharat hamishpacha. This session will examine the halachic underpinnings, need, and communal debate. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:44:36 -0800 Presenters: Chana Henkin, Yehuda Henkin. Yehuda and Chana Henkin have pioneered the new role of 'woman expert' in the laws of taharat hamishpacha. This session will examine the halachic underpinnings, need, and communal debate. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/aging-in-jewish-texts-1--the-stages--opportunities-and-challenges-of-growing-older.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/aging-in-jewish-texts-1--the-stages--opportunities-and-challenges-of-growing-older.php Limmud Aging in Jewish Texts 1: The Stages, Opportunities and Challenges of Growing Older (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Daniel Goldfarb. Not only is the world getting older, but so are the people living in it. The increase in the number of people reaching 'the third age' raises opportunities and challenges, for these individuals, their families and society. We'll see the approaches of Jewish sources towards aging - idyllic and realistic, the advantages and disadvantages. Sources provided in Hebrew and English; no background necessary. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:39:39 -0800 Presenter: Daniel Goldfarb. Not only is the world getting older, but so are the people living in it. The increase in the number of people reaching 'the third age' raises opportunities and challenges, for these individuals, their families and society. We'll see the approaches of Jewish sources towards aging - idyllic and realistic, the advantages and disadvantages. Sources provided in Hebrew and English; no background necessary. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/your-people-shall-be-my-people-----what-is-the-big-theory-of-jewish-peoplehood-.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/your-people-shall-be-my-people-----what-is-the-big-theory-of-jewish-peoplehood-.php Limmud Your People Shall Be My People - What is the Big Theory of Jewish Peoplehood? (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenters: Jonathan Boyd, Yonatan Ariel. If much of the data is to be believed, the ties that bind Jews together are becoming increasingly unraveled and frayed. Links between Jews in Israel and the Diaspora, between different denominations, between the political left and right, are all breaking down. Has the powerful idea of 'one people with one heart' become consigned to the dustbin of history? Can it be rebuilt and renewed? If so, what needs to be done? Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:36:05 -0800 Presenters: Jonathan Boyd, Yonatan Ariel. If much of the data is to be believed, the ties that bind Jews together are becoming increasingly unraveled and frayed. Links between Jews in Israel and the Diaspora, between different denominations, between the political left and right, are all breaking down. Has the powerful idea of 'one people with one heart' become consigned to the dustbin of history? Can it be rebuilt and renewed? If so, what needs to be done? Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/medieval-jewish-fascinations.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/medieval-jewish-fascinations.php Limmud Medieval Jewish Fascinations (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Sharonah Fredrick. Geoffrey of Monmouth's medieval classic, History of the Kings of Britain, wove a fascinating and utterly fictional geneology of England that linked it to the kings of ancient Israel and of Troy. Rather than debate the historical veracity of such claims, we will focus on the purpose that such fictions served within the context of medieval English society. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:32:33 -0800 Presenter: Sharonah Fredrick. Geoffrey of Monmouth's medieval classic, History of the Kings of Britain, wove a fascinating and utterly fictional geneology of England that linked it to the kings of ancient Israel and of Troy. Rather than debate the historical veracity of such claims, we will focus on the purpose that such fictions served within the context of medieval English society. Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/ancient-limmud--tolerance-of-variety-within-judaism-in-the-ancient-world.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/ancient-limmud--tolerance-of-variety-within-judaism-in-the-ancient-world.php Limmud Ancient Limmud: tolerance of variety within Judaism in the ancient world (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Martin Goodman. In the years just before the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE, Jews such as Pharisees and Sadducees held more varied views about theology and practice than at any other time before the nineteenth century, but these Jews tolerated each other within the shared institution of the Temple. How exceptional in the history of Judaism was such tolerance? Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:30:34 -0800 Presenter: Martin Goodman. In the years just before the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE, Jews such as Pharisees and Sadducees held more varied views about theology and practice than at any other time before the nineteenth century, but these Jews tolerated each other within the shared institution of the Temple. How exceptional in the history of Judaism was such tolerance? Limmud Conference http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/exile-as-redemption--the-secret-of-jewish-survival.php http://podcasts.limmud.org/limmud-conference-2009/exile-as-redemption--the-secret-of-jewish-survival.php Limmud Exile as Redemption: The Secret of Jewish Survival (Limmud Conference 2009) Presenter: Chaim Seidler-Feller. Is exile a punishment or a gift? How do we explain Jewish survival when other, larger cultures faded from the historical scene. Through a variety of biblical, rabbinic, Hasidic and homiletic texts we will explore an alternative and innovative theological framework for understanding Jewish history. It will be argued that the experience of exile has had a determinative impact on the development of Judaism and that the concept of exile constitutes a distinctive Jewish contribution to civilization. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:27:07 -0800 Presenter: Chaim Seidler-Feller. Is exile a punishment or a gift? How do we explain Jewish survival when other, larger cultures faded from the historical scene. Through a variety of biblical, rabbinic, Hasidic and homiletic texts we will explore an alternative and innovative theological framework for understanding Jewish history. It will be argued that the experience of exile has had a determinative impact on the development of Judaism and that the concept of exile constitutes a distinctive Jewish contribution to civilization. Limmud Conference