Limmud Oz Melbourne 2025

Jerusalem has always been much more than the holiest site for Jews. It has a place in our imagination and our unspoken longing for home. With this in mind, join Gabrielle in a discussion of the depiction of Jerusalem in Adolescent and Children's English language literature. Join her to discuss the different ways that Jerusalem has been portrayed.

Linda Gradstein has been a journalist for three decades but covering the Gaza war has been different from any previous conflict, not least because Linda had three sons serving in the army in the early months of the war. Join Linda in conversation as she discusses the emotional whiplash of being an independent observer of events and a desperately worried mother at the same time.

What does lawfare mean? It combines ‘law’ and ‘warfare’ and is weapon in armed conflict in the courtroom. Lawfare is highly relevant to Israel, which is constantly targeted in lawfare attacks conducted multiple legal forums and from many points of attack. Can Israel defend itself against lawfare? Come to this session if you are interested in understanding the threat environment and discussing possible defences.

Who was David Reubeni, the charismatic Black Jewish warrior, who appeared in 16th-Century Venice with a desperate plan to restore Jewish pride and political independence? Why did Kings, bishops, rabbis, and bankers open their homes and wallets for him? Some answers from one of the weirdest documents of Jewish history, Reubeni's personal diary.

Project Shema came to Australia and changed the landscape of antisemitic advocacy. Part of their engagement funnel is building trust through the story of self. Come and work on your personal story to help you deal with antisemitism.