International guests back at Yom Limmud
For the first time in three years, organisers of the Jewish learning festival, Limmud Sydney, will welcome overseas guests.
The event will take place from 10am to 9pm on Sunday, September 11 at the Roundhouse at the University of NSW, with onsite parking and many public transport options to get you there to enjoy the day.
Each hour, there will be between six and eight interactive sessions from which to choose. And to add to the excitement, the event will conclude with an evening of music and entertainment, featuring community favourite klezmer kings, Chutney.
Subjects include Israel, the modern Jewish world, Jewish history, text-based learning, the arts and spirituality. There will also be live music, a mini shuk and interactive workshops.
Among the local and international guest speakers will be educator and thought leader Abi Dauber Sterne, who will be exploring the value of robust discussion in making our community healthier and more thoughtful.
Have you heard of the Talmud in South Korea? Join Deb Levy Friedler for a high-energy, engaging session about how the Talmud became a bestseller in South Korea and why we should be as excited about our rich heritage of learning as our South Korean friends are.
Noah Efron, who teaches and writes about science, technology, religion and politics, will take a parent’s approach to the topic of Israel’s promising future.
Author and educator Liza Wiemer will be sharing her story on stopping antisemitism in schools. Wiemer will then join Sydney’s Julia Sussman, CEO of YouthHEAR, in an in-conversation session discussing how we can educate today’s youth.
Australian/Israeli educator and journalist Ittay Flescher will talk about cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian youth.
Rabbanit Judith Levitan will present a session discussing the dynamics of cancel culture and asking the tough questions on how social media can be a tool for social justice or a destructive force in society.
Artist, social entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ advocate Ruben Shimonov will be exploring the representation of queer Sephardic/Mizrahi Jews.
In what is sure to be an entertaining practical sessions, you can really see whether you’re ready to put your Shabbat table opinions into practice, learning to build your own Jewish day school with Ben Ezzes and Carolyn Steinman as they take on the challenges of Jewish school education.
Yom Kippur and the art of forgiveness will be the focus for spiritual educator Elliot Malamet, while his wife, clinical psychologist Leah Malamet, will challenge the stereotypes around mental illness and wellness.
Sydney Jewish Museum’s Aviva Wolff will be joining the program to celebrate the museum’s upcoming 30th birthday, looking back at the museum then, now and their plans for the future.
Also, after excellent reviews from past years, Yom Limmud is featuring six panels throughout the day. Debating the hot topics such as politics, mental health, aged care and climate change.
Not only will there be a chance to learn and listen, but the day will also feature practical workshops focusing on mindfulness, Krav Maga and Israeli dance.
Throughout the day community organisations will come together to speak to participants and discuss ways to enrich the community within their stalls in the Limmud Shuk.
If you’re looking for a way to meet new people and give back to the community, Yom Limmud organisers are inviting volunteers to help on the day. They can guarantee fun, excitement and maybe even a selfie or two!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit limmudoz.org.au/tickets
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