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Limmud LA returns with Jewish learning festival spanning politics, comedy and culture

The January gathering will bring together Israeli public figures, writers, and community activists, with programs for children and adults.

A picture of a conference hosted by Limmud LA posted on the organization's website.
 [FILE PHOTO] About 500 people attended the first full-weekend Limmud FSU gathering in the United States since before Covid, at a site in suburban New Jersey, May 2022.

Limmud LA to return in 2027 with more than 100 Jewish learning sessions

 Limmud FSU volunteers pause for a photo with Israel's ambassador to Azerbaijan George Deek (in center with red tie), former Israeli Supreme Court Justice Elyakim Rubenstein (in foreground), and Limmud FSU founder Chaim Chesler (in dark suit).

Jewish festival returns to Azerbaijan, one sign of Baku’s growing ties with Israel

 Limud conference in Baku in 2022.

First ever conference of Jewish learning in Azerbaijan


Lag Ba'omer: Celebration or tragedy?

Prof. Kolbrener and Dr. Hazony talk about the significance of the upcoming holiday.

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Limmud confab in Moscow debates

Gathering draws 1,000 Russian-speaking Jews for lectures on subjects ranging from anti-Semitism to minority rights.

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A learning experience

In its fourth year, Limmud Arava – a two-day Jewish study program that attracts mostly secular participants – is still going strong.

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Yahad and the British Jewish community

Borderline Views: London's Jewish Book Week has become one of the most important cultural events in the calendar of the British Jewish community.

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Extirpating prejudices

Ruth Ouazana is a doer. For years she immersed herself in activism, continues to promote issues close to her heart.

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SA chief rabbi looks past UK post rumors

In interview with 'Post,' Goldstein prefers to talk about recent endeavors in S. Africa rather than candidacy for British rabbinate.

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Go and learn

Now in its 31st year, Limmud has become an international, inter-denominational festival of Jewish ideas.

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MLK's legacy at heart of Limmud NY

The civil rights movement's impact on Jewish America will be a central theme in the 4-day Limmud conference in New York.

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As Britain seeks a new chief rabbi, extremists rise

If we Jews are enjoined to emulate our patriarch Jacob who wrestled with an angel, then surely we must also respectfully challenge our spiritual leaders and reclaim our human voice.

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Limmud FSU, a worthy winner of JPost survey

The top Jewish World story of 2011, according to ‘Jerusalem Post’ readers.

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