Name: All you need is love
Start: 2025-06-07T16:45:00+1000
End: 2025-06-07T17:45:00+1000

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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

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

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Limmud Oz Melbourne 2025

Lindsay Simmonds

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