Friday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Camp LimmudLA Orientation
Friday 3:45 PM–4:15 PM
Bristol 3
Family Friendly
Come and learn about what to expect at Camp LimmudLA. This session is for all parents/guardians with children up to 5th grade who are registered in LimmudLA Kattan and Camp LimmudLA.
Exotic Jewish Cultures
Mel Konner
Friday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Laguna Beach 1
Global History and Culture
Non-Ashkenazic Jewish communities, including the Jews of Islamic countries, Sephardic Jews, Ethiopian Jews, the Jews of India, and the Jews of Kaifeng, China have fascinating back stories. What were the origins of these communities? How did they survive and even thrive, in these foreign lands? We’ll discuss some of the unique characteristics, contributions and lessons we can enjoy and learn from today.
FILM: Gevald!
Friday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Huntington Beach 1 & 2
Arts and Performance
This documentary is part of the "Life in an Enclave" series, exploring the different challenges that the current Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community is facing. As a young Haredi boy, Shmuel Chaim Pappenheim knew he must cover his eyes during Independence Day fireworks so as not to participate in "Zionist celebrations." Today, as a radical Ultra-Orthodox leader, he organizes mass demonstrations against the State of Israel. Conversely, Ultra-Orthodox PM Rabbi Avraham Ravitz is a veteran politician. As national elections approach, both perspectives are challenged.
Four O'Clock in the Afternoon: A Multi-Media Journey of Collective Childhood Memories
(Chicken Casserole for Your Soul)
Einat Lahav-Weitzman
Canceled, sorry
Additional schedule
- Saturday 8:45 PM–10:00 PM
Newport Beach 1
Identity and Responsibility
Einat will be reading from her short stories and poems accompanied with her art-video presentation. You will journey to the moshav of her childhood and be invited to stroll down your own memory lane, too.
How Gangsta Can Bible Raps Get?
Bible Raps
Friday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Laguna Beach 3
Arts and Performance,
Teen Approved
Seventy percent of the Billboard #1 songs this year were Hip-Hop. The Bible Raps Tool-Kit uses this interest to help over 100 educators transmit our tradition to their students. In this session, we will explore the songs that didn't make the tool-kit because they were, in one word, too Gangsta. While these songs push the envelope, they may in fact resonate more deeply with teens and young adults due to their attachment to the more controversial elements of Hip-Hop. Expect a sophisticated discussion of Hip-Hop culture and songs that may be PG-13 -- even though they are much tamer than some of the songs that get commercial radio play.
Learn to Learn with Ma'or
Scott Perlo
Friday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Newport Beach 2
Text and Thought
Always wanted a way into learning Judaism? Wished to open the books on your own? Want to hone your skills, get ownership of Torah, or just peek inside? Join Scott Perlo and other Ma'or regulars as we learn Torah, Ma'or style. Ma'or is an independent, irreverent, open and warm space committed to providing a challenging and innovative Jewish learning environment. We believe that Torah belongs to the Jewish people and are committed to helping our community to reclaim our inheritance.
Making a Matzah or Challah Cover
Sharon McCauley
Friday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Catalina Ballroom 2
Arts and Performance,
Family Friendly
Paint a challah or matzah cover on silk in this hands-on arts session and create something new for your Shabbat or Passover table.
Meet and Greet at LimmudLA
Friday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Fountain Terrace/Cafe
Whether you are brand new to LimmudLA or a three-year veteran, come meet new people, make new friends or reconnect with old ones, and introduce yourself to the LimmudLA community. Just bring your winning personality and we’ll provide the ice breakers.
Shabbat Songs for Beginners
Friday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Laguna Beach 2
Family Friendly,
Ritual and Prayer,
Teen Approved
What are the central songs that we sing on Shabbat? What do they mean? Has it just been a while since you’ve sung the Birkat Ha’Mazon? Join this interactive musical session and get a crash course on the brilliant sounds of Shabbat. All are welcome.
TEEN: Orientation Meeting
Yechiel Hoffman
Friday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Teen Lounge
Teen Approved
Attention teens: now is your time to learn about the amazing programming set up for you (and that you helped to build!) during the conference.
Welcome the Shabbat Queen
Rachel Bello
Friday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Bristol 1
Ritual and Prayer
Have you ever wanted to experience the peace, joy, and pleasure that is magnified on Shabbat? Experience why Shabbat is called the Shabbat Queen and how she is different than the rest of the week. What does the essence of the Queen provide for our world? Join us in welcoming the Shabbat Queen in all her glory with song and spirit bringing all of our wishes. This is an experiential session with information provided through song, story and ritual and will culminate in the lighting of the Shabbat candles.
