Incoming Limmud North America Co-Chairs Faye Rosenberg-Cohen and Sivya Twersky have hit the ground running to realize their Limmud vision across the United States and Canada. The very first step toward that end is to hire a Limmud North America director. The process has already begun. “Over the next two years, we aim to develop Limmud North America as a platform for strengthening Limmud across North America,” said newly appointed Limmud North … [Read more...] about Limmud North America on Fast Track to Engaging Thousands More
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Limmud Seattle as a Platform for Intentional Jewish Parenting (and Grandparenting)
By Lisa Colton Over the past several years I’ve been studying young Jewish families. By working with a number of organizations and foundations that focus on this population, I’ve learned - through both research and anecdotal experiences - something which I think is profound: Most of us parents are making it up as we go along. Now, that’s not a huge revelation, but it does have important implications for both our Jewish organizations and … [Read more...] about Limmud Seattle as a Platform for Intentional Jewish Parenting (and Grandparenting)
Limmud FSU from the Atlantic to the Pacific
By Limmud FSU USA Volunteers “I do Limmud because I enjoy the sort of diverse community learning affair that we manage to build,” explains New York-based volunteer, Inna Penek, a sentiment echoed by veteran New York Limmud FSU Organizing Committee member, Zhanna Bayl: “There is something for everyone and it’s not prescriptive or dogmatic. You have a chance to expose yourself to topics that already interest you; you are almost guaranteed to … [Read more...] about Limmud FSU from the Atlantic to the Pacific
1000+ Attend Limmud FSU’s 11th Israel Program
Limmud FSU marked 11 years of programs in Israel with a three-day festival in Jerusalem this weekend. The pluralistic, egalitarian event is staffed and designed by volunteers, and attracted 1,060 participants, mostly between the ages of 20-40. The program encompassed more than 180 lectures, workshops, master classes and presentations given by 100 expert speakers, each in their own field, on a vast range of subjects, complemented by a … [Read more...] about 1000+ Attend Limmud FSU’s 11th Israel Program
With Spotlight on Sephardi and Mizrahi Culture, Limmud Festival 2018 Opens
Over 2000 participants are converging this week in Brimingham England for Limmud Festival 2018. Presenters will include Dana International, celebrating the 20th anniversary of her Eurovision win, Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary MP Emily Thornberry, Ephraim Mirvis, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth, Joseph Dweck, Senior Rabbi of the S&P Sephardi Community of the UK, flamenco dancer Leilah Broukhim, … [Read more...] about With Spotlight on Sephardi and Mizrahi Culture, Limmud Festival 2018 Opens
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