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Saturday, June 15
 

7:30pm PDT

Opening havdallah + Yoel Sykes in concert
PERFORMANCE | Join Yoel Sykes of Nava Tehila for an energetic and uplifting musical opening to Limmud Oz. Yoel's unique musical and spiritual background (with a helping of brilliant musicianship) lays the foundations for what promises to be an unforgettable performance. Drawing on traditional and contemporary melodies, Yoel and his band will make kahal (audience) become kehila (community).
Speakers
avatar for Yoel Sykes

Yoel Sykes

Musician & composer, Nava Tehila
Yoel studied music at the Center for Eastern Music in Jerusalem and flamenco guitar in the Fundacion de Christina Heeren school of Flamenco Arts in Seville, Spain. He is a main prayer leader in the Nava Tehila Jerusalem-based community and travels to Jewish communities around the... Read More →

Saturday June 15, 2019 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Limmud Forum
  Arts and culture, Performance

8:35pm PDT

Living on the Gaza border: a personal view
In 2009 I founded an intentional community 5 kilometres from the Gaza border, which has grown and thrived while experiencing numerous military operations and constant missile attacks. What is it like to actually live there, and what hope for a better future can we generate through ongoing conversation with people on the other side of the fence? I am here to share one personal perspective.
Speakers
avatar for Aharon Ariel Lavi

Aharon Ariel Lavi

Community-builder, Hakhel
Aharon is a serial social entrepreneur, professional community organiser, and thinker who believes Judaism can inspire and inform all walks of life. He is co-founder of MAKOM, the Israeli umbrella organisation of intentional communities, and Hakhel, the first global incubator for... Read More →

Saturday June 15, 2019 8:35pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 4
  Everything Israel, Presentation

9:35pm PDT

We are only funny because we suffered: a Jewish comedy debate
What’s so funny about oppression? Would the Jews be so comedically renowned if it wasn’t for all that persecution? For millennia, Jews have been turning ‘knock knocks’ from the authorities into ‘knock knock’ jokes. This light-hearted debate will explore the origins of Jewish humour, featuring up-and-coming as well as established Jewish comics and community members. Prepare to laugh until your stomach hurts!
Moderators
avatar for Anita Zaid

Anita Zaid

Anita is a Change Manager at Westpac. She is an ex-President of AUJS NSW and, until recently, sat on the board for Or Chadash, a boutique shule in Bondi. She is a Jew who loves everything that comes with it: spirituality, religion, community, food, and guilt.

Speakers
avatar for Geoff Sirmai

Geoff Sirmai

‘Half watchdog, half wit’, Geoff is a former journalist and author who always maintained an ‘other life’ as actor, musician, and comedian. For the past 20 years he has balanced a full-time performing career with a consultancy in Arts PR. In communal life he founded the AUJS... Read More →
avatar for Robin Reynolds

Robin Reynolds

A British-born comedian of Jewish descent, Robin delights audiences with her anecdotes and one-liners. Much like her name, Robin is a bird in comedy. Rising fast in the Sydney scene, she's been featured in Powerbomb Comedy Festival and you can catch her show 'Relatable Material' at... Read More →
avatar for Jamie Kirk

Jamie Kirk

Jamie is a Sydney-based comedian and comedy-room runner. He is a regular performer and host at some of Sydney's best comedy venues. In addition to this he is one of the runners of Powerbomb Comedy, a collective that puts on a stand-up show every Friday night, featuring some of Australia's... Read More →
avatar for Thalia-Joan Halperin

Thalia-Joan Halperin

After starting her own small brand ‘Insert Laugh Here’, Thalia-Joan has continued to run an array of successful comedy nights across Sydney. This qualified teacher has found herself hanging up her responsibility jacket and chasing her dreams. With an impressive list of writing... Read More →
avatar for Jared Jekyll

Jared Jekyll

Jared’s comedy prowess has cemented him as a familiar face in Australian film, TV, and stand-up comedy. He is also a sought-after support act, having opened for international comedians Tom Green and Ari Shaffir. In 2018 he starred in Stefan Hunt’s ‘We’re All Going To Die... Read More →
avatar for Rodney Marks

Rodney Marks

Rodney is a comedian for business and private events, a comedy hoax speaker, and a corporate impostor. He delivers tailored jokes, gentle roasts, post-truth waffle, and double-talk. He's co-written 10 books *joke* books and joke *books*. With degrees from UNE, UNSW, and Harvard, he... Read More →

Saturday June 15, 2019 9:35pm - 10:30pm PDT
Room 6
  Arts and culture, Panel
 
Sunday, June 16
 

9:30am PDT

Takedown: an introduction to Krav Maga
WORKSHOP | Go home safer with an introduction to the most effective self-defence system around the world. Developed by the Israeli military to be effective and quick to learn, it’s used by millions around the world so that everyone may walk in peace. You will learn the basics of how to defend yourself against an armed attack. This workshop will be fun and high intensity—towels and water provided. See you at training. Kida!
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Bruck

Jonathan Bruck

Jonathan is a certified civilian instructor with the International Krav Maga Federation. He has been practising Krav Maga for five years and currently holds the rank of Graduate 1. He runs the organisation Krav Maga Legends, which trains in Ultimo. Jonathan works professionally as... Read More →

Sunday June 16, 2019 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Room 5
  Mind body and soul, Workshop

10:45am PDT

Warrior heroines in the Bible
Our collective memory is replete with the Tanakh's violent stories of war and conquest executed by men. In these stories, the role of women is often marginal and they are mostly presented as victims. So it might come as a surprise to learn that several heroines—deadly female protagonists—kill the enemy’s hero. In this session we will engage in a gender and feminist reading of the stories of these Biblical heroines.
Speakers
avatar for Yona Gilead

Yona Gilead

Dr Gilead is the Malka Einhorn Modern Hebrew Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator at the department of Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies at the University of Sydney. Yona teaches Modern Hebrew as an additional language (L2), including at beginners, intermediate, and advanced... Read More →

Sunday June 16, 2019 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
Collaboration Space 1
  Text and tradition, Presentation

12:00pm PDT

Mizrachi to Marx: my journey from the Melbourne shtetl to the urban kibbutz
How does a graduate of Yavneh and Mount Scopus find himself living in an urban commune in Haifa? Hear my story of traversing ideological, religious, and geographical divides and share in the dilemmas of living out Socialist-Zionism in the twenty-first century. I’ll also explore what that is, and how Socialist-Zionists in Israel today are modernising the ideals of the kibbutz and reviving the waning labour ideals of Israeli society.
Speakers
avatar for Adiel Cohney

Adiel Cohney

Educator, Dror Israel
After finishing his time in the Australian Zionist youth movements and his BA in Jewish Civilisation and Theatre, Adiel moved to Israel to form a Socialist commune with 10 of his peers. Today he is a member of Dror Israel Socialist-Zionist movement, on the executive team of the ‘Beit... Read More →

Sunday June 16, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 3
  Everything Israel, Presentation

1:15pm PDT

Could Harry Potter be Jewish? Rabbis, magic, and the struggle for power
The Bible is very clear that magic is forbidden but the Talmud is full of stories about rabbis engaging with the supernatural. How should we understand these two realities as standing together? From people who turn into donkeys to seven-headed demons, and from witches to miracle makers, we will study a selection of these stories to see who gets to do magic and how, and what rabbis can do that others cannot.
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Rosenthal

Rachel Rosenthal

Talmud scholar & teacher, Jewish Theological Seminary
Rachel lectures in Talmud and Rabbinic Literature at the Jewish Theological Seminary, where she was voted Professor of the Year in 2018. A graduate of the Drisha Scholars Circle, she teaches at the Drisha Institute and in Nishma: A Summer of Torah Study at JTS. She is currently a... Read More →

Sunday June 16, 2019 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 4
  Text and tradition, Presentation

1:45pm PDT

EXCLUSIVE FILM PREMIERE: ‘Madam Prime Minister’ + JIFF Q&A
FILM + JIFF Q&A | Forty years after her death, Golda Meir's image is still polarising and clouded by controversy. This Australian premiere of the feature-length film Madam Prime Minister, shown exclusively at Limmud Oz, delicately stitches together archival footage and intimate interviews.  Viewers are invited to walk in Meir’s iconic shoes and re-examine her groundbreaking and dramatic years as the first and only female prime minister of Israel. Eddie Tamir will introduce the film and answer questions about the Jewish International Film Festival.

Please note that this session will run for 120 minutes.
Speakers
avatar for Eddie Tamir

Eddie Tamir

Artistic director, JIFF
Eddie is the owner and operator of the Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas in Melbourne and the Ritz Cinema in Sydney. Passionate about film and storytelling, Eddie is also the artistic director of a number of successful film festivals, including the Jewish International Film Festival... Read More →

Sunday June 16, 2019 1:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Collaboration Space 1
  Everything Israel, Film

2:45pm PDT

Owning your curls
WORKSHOP | Curly girls, guys, and allies all welcome for a light-hearted but passionate look at embracing our Jewish curly hair in all its glory. Come share your tips, tricks, and products to tame your frizz—but no straightening irons allowed.
Speakers
avatar for Sharon Berger

Sharon Berger

Sharon is the program manager at the New Israel Fund Australia. A long-time Limmud junkie she writes a monthly opinion column for Plus61J. A former journalist, she holds a BA (Hons) from the University of California Berkeley and an MPhil in Modern Middle Eastern Studies from St Antony’s... Read More →

Sunday June 16, 2019 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Room 7
  Mind body and soul, Workshop

4:00pm PDT

Truth, Justice, and the American (Oy) Vey: the significance of the Jewish influence on comic book superheroes
How important is mythology? Why do Americans love comic books so much? What is a superhero? And what do Jews have to do with any of it? These questions and more are addressed by MaNishtana in this session, as we explore the Jewish roots of comic books and superheroes and their cultural relevance to the global voice of storytelling.
Speakers
avatar for MaNishtana

MaNishtana

Anti-racism activist & rabbi
New York–based African-American Orthodox Jew MaNishtana—born from two African-American Orthodox Jewish parents—is a writer, playwright, speaker, novelist, and rabbi. His work tackles prejudice and bias head on and shatters misconceptions about Orthodox Judaism, American Jewish... Read More →

Sunday June 16, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 5
  Society and politics, Presentation

5:15pm PDT

Ten tantalising tales of Jewish life, history, and culture
From secret Persian marriage certificates to haggadot made in Australian World War Two internment camps: the collection of the Jewish Museum of Australia is a treasure trove of Judaica, contemporary art, historical documents, and artefacts. In this session, you will discover ten intriguing objects from the collection, with stories and contexts that will surprise, enlighten, and delight.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Forgasz

Rebecca Forgasz

Director & CEO, Jewish Museum of Australia
Rebecca has been Director & CEO of the Jewish Museum of Australia since 2010. She is an experienced curator and Jewish educator, having taught for many years in adult education and at secondary and tertiary levels. Rebecca has a Masters degree in Jewish Studies from Oxford as well... Read More →

Sunday June 16, 2019 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Room 1
  Our history our memory, Presentation

6:45pm PDT

Zionist Youth Movements: still radical or out of touch?
Rebellious political faction or communal institution? This session explores the role of the youth movement historically and examines its effectiveness, relevance and essence. Are the youth movements still an important and inspirational force in the Jewish and Zionist world and does the Australian community need eight of them?
Speakers
avatar for Adiel Cohney

Adiel Cohney

Educator, Dror Israel
After finishing his time in the Australian Zionist youth movements and his BA in Jewish Civilisation and Theatre, Adiel moved to Israel to form a Socialist commune with 10 of his peers. Today he is a member of Dror Israel Socialist-Zionist movement, on the executive team of the ‘Beit... Read More →

Sunday June 16, 2019 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Room 2
  Society and politics, Presentation

8:00pm PDT

Hot klezmer, hotter jazz!
PERFORMANCE | In this not-to-be-missed one-time performance, three Sydney locals bring you the sounds of Klezmer, Hot Jazz and Israeli Folk Music, infusing the familiar with their own unique flavour! Ben Adler (violin), casual player with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, jams regularly with Paul Khodor (piano) in the Emanuel Synagogue Shabbat Live band. They join with Joshua Druery (clarinet), a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Speakers
avatar for Ben Adler

Ben Adler

Ben Adler is the Artist in Residence at St Andrew's College, within the University of Sydney, and has played casually with the Australian Chamber Orchestra for the past three years. He toured Australia and Europe as first violinist of the Hillel String Quartet. Ben also revels in... Read More →
avatar for Joshua Druery

Joshua Druery

Joshua is a home-grown musician, an alumnus of Mount Sinai and Moriah College. Since school he has completed a Bachelor of Music Studies in Classical Clarinet at the Sydney Conservatorium. Josh has been an assistant choir conductor at Central Synagogue, returned to Moriah College... Read More →
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Paul Khodor

For the past 15 years, Paul has been an integral part of the Sydney Jewish music community. He has been the resident accompanist of numerous Jewish choirs, including the Sydney Jewish Choral Society, and frequently plays alongside Ben Adler and Joshua Druery at many high-profile Jewish... Read More →

Sunday June 16, 2019 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Limmud Forum
  Arts and culture, Performance
 
Monday, June 17
 

11:00am PDT

Ditch the plastic: DIY beeswax wraps
WORKSHOP | Worried about the environmental impact of plastic waste and committed to the Jewish imperative to care for our world? Join this hands-on, creative workshop to make beautiful, reusable, and eco-friendly beeswax wraps—the perfect alternative to plastic wrap and foil for covering leftovers and packing lunchboxes. No prior experience required. Go home with a new skill and set of sustainable and money-saving beeswax wraps!

This session is limited to 20 people. Please sign up at the registration desk.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Solomon

Rebecca Solomon

Rebecca is a creative soul, with over four years’ experience in the fashion world. She now uses her creativity as a Program and Digital Content Manager at Shalom. Rebecca is a recycling addict and tries to reduce her footprint on the earth. When she is not working, creating, or... Read More →

Monday June 17, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Club Bar
  Arts and culture, Workshop

7:00pm PDT

Jewish texts we love to hate
What do we do with Jewish texts that are morally questionable? Can we push aside boring or uninspiring work just because it doesn't suit our current climate? Can we redeem a problematic historical narrative in today's post-truth and #MeToo world? Join our panelists as they pick apart, critique, and perhaps redeem a piece of tricky or troubling Jewish text.
Moderators
avatar for Alon Meltzer

Alon Meltzer

Alon is Director of Programs at Shalom and Rabbi of Or Chadash Synagogue. He trained at Yeshiva University and the University of Auckland. Alon is passionate about sociology, medieval history, and how our past, present, and future shape or could shape the Jewish world. He loves camping... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Rachel Rosenthal

Rachel Rosenthal

Talmud scholar & teacher, Jewish Theological Seminary
Rachel lectures in Talmud and Rabbinic Literature at the Jewish Theological Seminary, where she was voted Professor of the Year in 2018. A graduate of the Drisha Scholars Circle, she teaches at the Drisha Institute and in Nishma: A Summer of Torah Study at JTS. She is currently a... Read More →
avatar for MaNishtana

MaNishtana

Anti-racism activist & rabbi
New York–based African-American Orthodox Jew MaNishtana—born from two African-American Orthodox Jewish parents—is a writer, playwright, speaker, novelist, and rabbi. His work tackles prejudice and bias head on and shatters misconceptions about Orthodox Judaism, American Jewish... Read More →
avatar for Gili Kugler

Gili Kugler

Bible scholar, University of Sydney
Dr Kugler is a lecturer in the Department of Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies at the University of Sydney. Her main area of teaching and researching is the Hebrew Bible, especially the historical and literary development of beliefs and traditions in the Bible. Gili is originally... Read More →

Monday June 17, 2019 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 8
  Text and tradition, Panel

8:15pm PDT

From Andalusia to Jerusalem and beyond: poetry + music
PERFORMANCE | What’s the most Jewish cultures you’ve ever seen represented in an hour? Dahlia Dior’s music is just like her history—a unique blend of Sephardi, Ashkenazi, Yemenite, and Moroccan, with some German, Romanian, and Polish for garnish, performed in 20 languages. Joining Dahlia will be poet Yvonne Green, delivering evocative music-backed renditions of her vivid and enthralling poetry reflecting on her own Boukharan background. Together, they’ll take you around the Jewish world with finesse and flair.
Speakers
avatar for Shirley Politzer

Shirley Politzer

Shirley was a pre school to year 12 classroom music specialist and teaches piano, flute and theory. She is well known in the Jewish community for entertaining and accompanying, mostly on piano, and flute. She has fulfilled roles as conductor, director, performer, arranger and choral... Read More →
avatar for Yvonne Green

Yvonne Green

Poet & translator
Born to a multilingual Central Asian family in London, Yvonne practised law in another life. She burst onto the poetry scene with Boukhara, which won the 2007 Poetry Business Book & Pamphlet Competition. Yvonne has since published four more collections: The Assay (Hanisoo-yi (Hebrew... Read More →
avatar for Dahlia Dior

Dahlia Dior

Dahlia, born in Jerusalem, comes from a long line of Sephardic and Ashkenazi community leaders. She served in the IDF Nahal entertainment troop, starred in ‘Kazablan’, a musical with Yehoram Gaon, and was a member of the (Naomi) Shemer Sisters popular song ensemble. Singing in... Read More →
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Marilyn Schock

Marilyn spent 10 years travelling in Europe as a professional dancer, specialising in flamenco and modern dance. Recent visits to Israel, Turkey, Chile, and Cuba have given her more insight into different cultures, dance, and music. Marilyn plays percussion and castanets in world... Read More →

Monday June 17, 2019 8:15pm - 9:15pm PDT
Limmud Forum
  Arts and culture, Performance
 
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