LimmudLA 2011— Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 1:30 PM

"Withinnovation": Making Institutional Room for Partnerships and Innovation

Sunday 1:30 PM–2:40 PM Newport Beach 2

People perceive Jewish innovation and Jewish institutions as two separate entities – but they don’t have to be. In our increasingly interconnected Jewish future, community institutions like synagogues and Federations are "withinnovating" - making room for innovation within their institutions, which can present challenges to innovators and institutions alike. Explore this emerging trend with some of LA's resident innovation experts.

Choose Your Filling! Hands on Hamentashen

Deborah Engel Kollin

Sunday 1:30 PM–2:40 PM Bristol 2

Global History and Culture

Start celebrating Purim at LimmudLA! Choose from a variety of delectable ingredients to fill your hamentashen while learning about why we eat this 3-pointed treat.

Elements of Jewish Gospel: The Power of Our Stories

Yavilah McCoy

Sunday 1:30 PM–2:40 PM Emerald Bay 1

Arts and Performance, Global History and Culture, Ritual and Prayer, OK for Teens

Hear songs that have been sung across the generations of an African-American Jewish family at times of love, protest, and faith, and in the face of despair. Explore the affirmations that have emerged from their journey to embrace belief in the invisible, hope in the face of adversity, and most of all, the freedom to build a relationship with God and spirituality on their own terms.

Extraordinary Fundraising: From Tears to Action

Audrey Jacobs

Sunday 1:30 PM–2:40 PM Laguna Beach 3

Identity and Responsibility

For anyone who is working for a cause within the Jewish community, the ancient art of storytelling is the most powerful tool to motivate donors to give, for the press to cover your story, and to attract members and volunteers to your organization. How do you identify and tell a good story that will move them to tears and action? Hear stories of successful campaigns within the Jewish world, and learn how to create your own.

FILM: Nora's Will

Sunday 1:30 PM–2:40 PM Huntington Beach 1 & 2

Additional schedule

Sunday 12:00 AM–1:10 AM Huntington Beach 1 & 2

Arts and Performance

Sometimes the greatest love stories are hidden in the smallest places. This particular one begins when Jose finds out that Nora, the woman he'd been married to for 30 years and then divorced, has committed suicide. The rabbi explains to Jose that due to the celebration of the Passover festivities, if Nora is not buried that same day, they will have to wait almost five days to be able to carry out the burial. It turns out that before she died, Nora devised a Machiavellian plan in order for Jose to take care of her funeral. But she missed something: a mysterious photograph left under the bed. A one-of-a-kind Mexican-Jewish comedy! (90 minutes) NOTE: This film has adult themes.

Israel and Her Neighbors in 2011

Oren Lazar

Sunday 1:30 PM–2:40 PM Emerald Bay 3

Global History and Culture, Israel

This session will look at why 2011 will be a critical year for the US-Israel relationship. Get a behind-the-scenes look at current events impacting Israel and learn what is being done about them in Washington.

The Jewish Calendar Demystified

Jim Shneer

Sunday 1:30 PM–2:40 PM Laguna Beach 1

Text and Thought

What is a calendar? What are the major types? Why doesn’t Rosh Hashanah ever occur on Sunday? How is the piano keyboard related to the Jewish calendar? How often does the Jewish calendar cycle repeat itself? We will answer these questions and others as we explore the Jewish calendar in detail (with a minimum of math) and will conclude with a theory of why this is 5771.

Modeling Pardes Hevruta in Community High Schools

Raanan Mallek

Sunday 1:30 PM–2:40 PM Newport Beach 3

Text and Thought, OK for Teens

Biblical Studies students from New Community Jewish High School have been working on the halachic question of whether women can be included in a minyan. We will use Pardes sheets and a Hevruta guide to lead the session by modeling Hevruta and then come together as a 'class' for a debate.

Movement and Meditation for Chaim and Refuah

Rachel Leah Bello

Sunday 1:30 PM–2:40 PM Fountain Terrace

Health and Healing

Most people let life happen to them and are surprised when they feel bored, tired, or unwell. So what makes the difference between feeling vibrant and alive, and feeling tired and unwell? What does our Jewish heritage offer us? In this session, you'll discover the daily healing practices and meditations used to create maximum well being and revitalize the mind, body, and spirit. Learn how to weave the spice and spirit of our heritage to create a joyous healing experience.

When Jewish Law and Common Sense Collide

Aaron Alexander

Sunday 1:30 PM–2:40 PM Balboa Bay 1

Ritual and Prayer, Text and Thought

Did you know that Megillah reading takes legal precedence above almost every Mitzvah, biblical and rabbinic? Why? What is it about this central Purim obligation that gives it such a high halakhic status. How does a crazy, raucous, costume party rise above the rest? Using ancient texts as our backdrop, we'll explore some of the governing principles of Jewish Law to uncover the mystery that is.... Purim!

Sunday 1:30 PM–2:40 PM

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