Nigel Savage
Nigel Savage is the founder and director of Hazon. He has been involved in Limmud since 1993 and is one of the founders of Limmud NY. He learned at Pardes, Yakar, Hebrew University and the Jerusalem Fellows, and has an MA in American Jewish History from Georgetown University. He was previously a fund manager in the English equivalent of Wall Street, and is thought to be the first English Jew to have cycled across South Dakota on a recumbent bike.
Who Wrote the Torah?
A Conversation on Bible Scholarship and Faith
Daniel Goldfarb,
Everett Fox,
Nigel Savage
Addressing panelists coming from different academic and religious backgrounds, we will ask where the Torah comes from and whether, how, and how much that question influences, or should influence, our approach to Jewish life today.
Kosher 101
Where Does It Come From?
Nancy Lipsey,
Nigel Savage
Text and Thought
Kashrut—the act of keeping kosher—is one of the first things people think of when they think of “Jews and food.” We will examine the sources for the laws of keeping kosher and try to understand the possible meanings and purposes of these laws. We will discuss modern interpretations and applications of the different elements of keeping kosher, including the kosher certification system. We will uncover how the rules of keeping kosher have influenced not just what we eat, but how and with whom.
Do Not Forget to Say “Thank You”
Gratitude, Mindfulness and Blessing our Food
Nancy Lipsey,
Nigel Savage
Jewish tradition offers us a panoply of food blessings, to be said before and after we eat. This session will help us uncover the meaning and purpose of these blessings. We will examine A. J. Heschel’s concept of “radical amazement” and how it informs the basic act of daily eating. We will use themes from Jewish tradition, ecological ethics, and a selection of other religious traditions to discuss the power and role of blessing our food.
Limmud NY's Tu B'shvat Spectacular
New Year for the Trees
Noam Dolgin,
Avi Fox-Rosen,
Marcus J. Freed,
Ilan Glazer,
Alan Morinis,
Nigel Savage
Join the Limmud NY community as we celebrate the New Year of the Trees in a fun and creative environment. Using the Kabbalistic model of the Tu B’Shvat Seder, we will explore ideas of Creation and preservation, self and community, Godliness and cleanliness. Food, Music, Learning, Crafts, Bibliyoga and more. Facilitated by Noam Dolgin with a number of special guests.
Breakfast with Nigel Savage
College Student Chat 'N Chew
University Student Recommended
A chance for college students to engage in an informal conversation with Nigel Savage, founder and director of Hazon, an organization that strives to create and healthier and more sustainable Jewish community.
