Friday 10:40 PM–11:55 PM
Azoy To Speak…
“Judeo-vernaculars” and Jewish survival
Tommy Schwarcz
Friday 10:40 PM–11:55 PM
Congressional Room 1
Global History & Culture
Aramaic, Yiddish, Ladino, and Judeo-Arabic are among the many “Judeo-vernaculars” that have served Jewish communities in the Diaspora over the centuries. Some are still spoken, others almost dead, and many more have long been buried and forgotten. You may not realize it, but even today, wherever Jews live, new “Judeo-vernaculars” are being created. Why? What role have they played in our struggle for survival? And why are new ones developing today? Isn’t Hebrew enough?
Baruch Atah...Blessed Are You
Mark Novak
Canceled, sorry
Additional schedule
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Monday 11:15 AM–12:30 PM
Sports Bar
Ritual & Prayer,
Torah & Text
“Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheynu Melech haOlam” is the traditional path which leads us into every blessing. Each time we make a bracha (blessing), we are engaged in the practice of mindfulness. Come explore “the path of blessing” and develop a deeper understanding of this ancient vocabulary. If possible, please BYOS (Bring Your Own Siddur)
“I’m Not White I’m Jewish”
Jewish Identity through Rap
Matt Bar,
Ori Salzberg
Friday 10:40 PM–11:55 PM
Festival Room
Arts & Performance,
Identity & Responsibility
What does it mean to be Jewish? How did important biblical figures like King David or Moses relate to their “Jewishness”? Do Maimonides’ thirteen principles of faith still resonate for Jewish young adults today? Can rap music be a medium to express Jewish identity? Come see how Matt Bar interweaves Torah, Jewish thought, and personal experience in the medium of rap music. Through text study, discussion, and performance, participants will explore Jewish identity.
Is It a Commandment to Believe in God?
Ari Weiss
Friday 10:40 PM–11:55 PM
Cousin Brucie
Advanced,
Torah & Text
It is generally assumed that there is a commandment to believe in God: "I am the Lord your God" begins the Ten Commandments. However, there have always been dissenting voices in the Jewish tradition that claim beliefs cannot be commanded. This presentation/discussion will explore the stakes in this disagreement: Is Judaism essentially a set of practices? beliefs? both? neither?
Live from Limmud NY:
It's a Friday Night Tisch
Yaffa Epstein,
Ethan Tucker,
Mishael Zion
Friday 10:40 PM–11:55 PM
Safari Backspace
Tisch (Yiddish for Table): the Hassidic custom of gathering around a table to share songs, words and drinks - all of the kind that warm up the inside. Come join host Mishael Zion as some of Limmud NY's top presenters share their thoughts, stories and free-associations on the word Hineni, "I am here". Prepare yourself to experience the best of Shabbat and Limmud NY all wrapped up in one joyous and uplifting session. Note: Alcohol will be available at the Tisch (only for participants who are 21 years of age and older).
New Jews
The Jewish Community's Response to Converts
Aliza Hausman,
Yehuda Hausman
Canceled, sorry
Additional schedule
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Sunday 10:00 AM–11:15 AM
CAFE CORNER LEFT
Global History & Culture,
Identity & Responsibility
We will explore how the Jewish community has responded to converts both historically and in the present day. We will discuss the struggles converts face integrating themselves into the community and explore how the community can provide a more supportive environment. Using a variety of texts, we will explore some of the challenges converts face as they navigate between the old and the new. We will also discuss how converts are changing the face of the Jewish community and what they add to our synagogues.
Part the Red Sea? No Problem!
Overcoming Roadblocks in Life and Work
Deborah Riegel
Friday 10:40 PM–11:55 PM
Tower VIP Room
How-To
How are you like Moses, Esther, or Golda? You’re going to face obstacles that hinder, and even prevent, your progress in work and life. The key is learning how to recognize and get around them, go over them, or knock them down. In this session, you’ll learn 10 types of roadblocks we face and five essential strategies for handling them. In addition, we’ll analyze Jewish historical examples to see how our patriarchs and matriarchs faced similar roadblocks – and how they tackled them.
**Please note, a video projector will be used in this session.
Shabbat
Temporal Home, Existential Transformation
Danny Cohen
Friday 10:40 PM–11:55 PM
Embassy Room 1
Ritual & Prayer,
Torah & Text
Whether one is Shabbat observant is a common measure of religious identity. Less common is a consideration of the meaning and purpose embedded in the thought and practice of Shabbat. In an examination of scriptural, liturgical, philosophical, and practical aspects of Shabbat, we will explore what it means to think about Shabbat as a paradigm for an ideal way of being, influencing how we think about ourselves and relate to others, and providing a framework for individual and communal living.
Speed Meeting
Marla Alt
Friday 10:40 PM–11:55 PM
Limmud Café
Social Programming
Last year's Speed Meeting session proved to one of the best and easiest ways to meet new people. This is for all adults, young, less young, single, or married. It's a great way to meet, and make connections that could last the weekend or a lifetime.
A Taste of the Garden of Eden
A Celebration of the Jewish Spirit in Stories
Noa Baum
Friday 10:40 PM–11:55 PM
Embassy Room 2
Arts & Performance,
High School,
Israel
A rich tapestry of stories from the Hasidic masters and the Middle East as well as personal stories, connecting us with themes of wisdom, peace and faith. This session will be "unplugged" and completely Shabbat-friendly.
