A Taste of Biblical Cantillation
Chani Smith
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
University Center 116 A, 303 B
Jewish Education,
Text & Thought
This session is an introduction to biblical cantillation and its historical background. We will explore the cantillation accents’ various functions (syntactical, phonetic and musical) and their kabbalistic interpretation, as well as chant the first verses of Torah.
Chavruta - Texting Jewish Style
Lashon - Speech
Josh Rose,
Marc Soloway
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
University Center 303 B
Additional schedules
-
Friday 9:45 PM–11:00 PM
Lodge C
-
Saturday 1:30 PM–2:45 PM
Lodge C
Jewish Education,
Text & Thought
Connect with traditional and modern texts in Hebrew and English. Work every day with a study partner alongside other Limmud participants in the company of experienced facilitators.
We provide a rich study guide to get you going – so you’re especially welcome if you’ve never studied Jewish texts before. Lashon (speech and language) is our theme for Limmud Colorado's first chavruta project. Bring a partner or find someone new to learn with when you get here!
Participants are encouraged, but not required, to attend all four sessions.
Concert--David Ross
The New Voice of Contemporary Jewish Music
David Ross
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
University Center Pub
Arts & Performance
In an acoustic, intimate setting, David will cull from his catalog of over 75 original Jewish songs, including hits sung at synagogues, religious schools, summer camps, and youth groups, as well as brand new material that has never before been played for an audience. David’s music combines elements of rock, pop, folk, and jazz and his lyrics explore Jewish liturgy, current social issues, and more.
Jewish Schools 2.0
Technology in the Jewish Classroom
Josh Fixler
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
University Center 124
Jewish Education
New technologies are changing modern classroom -- allowing conversations to continue beyond the school building and creating a greater sense of community. Utilizing these technologies is particularly important in Jewish school settings. In this session, we will explore various technologies and demonstrate tools that can be used to increase participation and conversation in our schools.
Open Art Studio
Laurie Bellet
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
University Center 307
Additional schedules
-
Sunday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
University Center 307
-
Sunday 10:30 AM–11:45 AM
University Center 307
-
Sunday 1:30 PM–2:45 PM
University Center 307
-
Sunday 3:00 PM–4:15 PM
University Center 307
-
Sunday 4:30 PM–5:45 PM
University Center 307
Arts & Performance,
Family & Intergenerational,
Teens
Treat yourself to sacred space and time in the Limmud Colorado Art Studio. Facilitated by artist-in-residence Laurie Bellet, the Art Studio offers a wide range of art mediums and heirloom quality crafts of all sorts, perfect for artists of every age and ability. Not an artist?...Don't worry...Laurie will help you discover your unique creative spark! (Note: Children under 8 must bring an adult; Camp Limmud will be visiting the studio as part of their scheduled activities.)
Shemot
Our Names
Francine Lavin Weaver
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
Breckenridge 5104
Family & Intergenerational,
Identity & Responsibility,
Teens
What is your Hebrew/English name? Where did it come from? How do we present ourselves in when being called to the Torah? What is meant when we talk about "a good name"? We will use a variety of activities to explore these ideas together in family units, playing a ball game, and exploring some Torah Texts where names change. Bring a parent or grandparent and let's have some fun!
The Hidden Star, The Film
Passionate Stories of Crypto Jews in Brazil
Carlos Zarur
Monday 9:00 AM–10:50 AM
University Center 302
Global History & Culture,
Identity & Responsibility
This documentary chronicles Brazil's Jewish past and the fascinating tale of Brazil's "New Christian" population, descendants of Jews originally forced to convert to Christianity during the Portuguese Inquisition, who despite officially practicing other religions still maintain Jewish customs and traditions and their battle to be recognized as full Jews in the Jewish Community mainstream.
The Lonely Man of Faith
The Thought of Rabbi Joseph B Soloveitchik
Selwyn Franklin
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
University Center 126
Text & Thought
Rabbi Soloveitchik was one of the foremost Jewish theologians, philosophers, and rabbinic figures in American Judaism. His thoughts profoundly influenced modern Orthodoxy in America and around the world. Selwyn Franklin presenter studied with Rav Soloveitchik and this interactive session will draw on Soloveitchik’s writings as well as the personal experiences of studying with this seminal figure of 20th century Judaism.
Who in the World is Federico Consolo?
Katharine Rapoport
Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
University Center 122
Family & Intergenerational
After a successful career as a concert violinist, Federico Consolo (1841-1906) devoted his life to collecting and writing down ancient Sephardi melodies from the oral tradition, especially in Livorno. His photo somehow survived the tremendous upheavals that my mother's family endured, and I always wondered about who he was. This talk is about what I found out -- with photos and music!
