Limmud Oz Melbourne 2025

A mind boggling phenomena is at work in Israel - about half of its population claim to believe that their Prime Minister Benjamin (Bibi) Netanyahu is a traitor (boged in Hebrew)!? According to this bold claim, Bibi is supposedly only waging the unnecessary war in Gaza so he can retain his seat as Prime Minister of Israel. This session seeks to open the floor for a passionate discussion about what the ramifications of this claim mean.

Explore the art of constructive disagreement and dialogue through Jewish wisdom and modern psychology. Uncover ancient and modern insights on respectful debate and the power of disagreement and doubt to foster growth and wellbeing. Discover tools to bridge differences, foster understanding, and enrich dialogue. Join us to transform conflict into growth and connection!

For much of the almost 100 year history of the Bund, its end has been predicted as imminent. In this session three new generation Bundists share what it means to be Bundist in 2025 and what meaning, future and place the Bund has in their Jewish lives.

What does the Torah really say about sex, pleasure, and desire? In this open and thought-provoking session, we’ll explore the Jewish view of sexuality as a sacred and joyful part of life. Drawing on Torah sources and Jewish philosophy, we'll challenge myths, uncover the spiritual side of pleasure, and discuss how intimacy is a vital part of a holy life. Bring your questions — even the ones you thought you couldn’t ask.

A dog, lion, and cat lead us to the depth of Nazi depravity in this tale of Hitler and the supernatural. in the last days, huddled in his bunker, addled on drugs, Hitler believed he could win the war with his troop of elite soldiers, the Wehrwolves. That there is dark humour in the behaviour of the top Nazis does not diminish the horrors unleashed - the systematic cleansing of millions considered unfit by the Nazis.