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Welcome to the program for Limmud Oz Melbourne 2025!

Join us for an immersive weekend festival of Jewish ideas and culture, with >100 presenters and sessions to choose from.
From Ben-Gurion to bagels, Yentl to yoga, we always have something for everyone. Limmud is an opportunity for you to cultivate a personal Jewish experience and learn from presenters you might never come across otherwise.

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Saturday, June 7
 

3:30pm AEST

Why do people kill each other? A case study of the first murder in history
Saturday June 7, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm AEST
BM Oz
"And Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and killed him." The first murder in (Jewish) history. Why? Why did Cain do it, and why do people continue to do it? We'll explore the text, along with some midrashim (rabbinic readings), to uncover some of the Jewish tradition's answers and think about their relevance to today.
Speakers
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Alex Sinclair

Alex Sinclair is an educational consultant and adjunct lecturer at Hebrew University. His first book, Loving the Real Israel, was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award, and his debut novel, Perfect Enemy, was published in 2023. Undergraduate and graduate degrees from Balliol... Read More →
Saturday June 7, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm AEST
BM Oz
  Text and Philosophy

4:45pm AEST

All you need is love
Saturday June 7, 2025 4:45pm - 5:45pm AEST
BM Oz
This session examines the concept of love through the priestly benediction and its accompanying blessing. I will examine the several types of love recorded in the Torah, as well as the obligations which curiously demand our love. I will reference some of the writings of Rabbi Sacks on this topic and in conclusion, I will explore why it is the priests (rather than other leaders) who best facilitate love in the world.
Speakers
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Lindsay Simmonds

Dr Lindsay Simmonds is a Research Fellow at the London School of Jewish Studies (LSJS) where she has lectured for over 20 years. In 2024, she completed a three year project at the London School of Economics (LSE), UK, where she led research on Israeli and Palestinian women peaceb... Read More →
Saturday June 7, 2025 4:45pm - 5:45pm AEST
BM Oz
  Text and Philosophy

7:45pm AEST

Gala Concert: Me + 1 - Jewish songwriters
Saturday June 7, 2025 7:45pm - 9:00pm AEST
RG Hall - Rm 12
Ari Wenig, Anita Lester, Rita Satch, Adam Starr, Jonathan Skovron and Shira Etzion will each sing an original song, and will also interpret a favourite song written by a Jewish composer.
Speakers
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Ari Jacob

Ari Jacob is a writer and musician. He made Aliyah at the age of 22 and moved back to Melbourne 8 years later, where he now lives with his wife and step-son. Ari has released 6 albums and an original Kabbalah inspired musical, "Son Called Moon".
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Shira Etzion

Shira is an 18 year old singer based in Melbourne. She has been singing and loving all music since she can remember. She has recently been writing some original music as she begins a new chapter of her music career.
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Adam Starr

The MKS was created in 2024 to expand the knowledge and enjoyment of Klezmer music in the Melbourne community and Australia, and to make a global contribution to the Klezmer world.
Saturday June 7, 2025 7:45pm - 9:00pm AEST
RG Hall - Rm 12
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