Organisers estimate that this year’s event attracted 5,000 from around the world Simon Rocker, The JC, 30th December 2020 This year’s digital version of the Limmud Festival attracted record participation as the cross-communal event celebrated its 40th anniversary. More than 3,800 people bought tickets but organisers … [Read more...] about First online-only Limmud festival sets participation record
In the Press
Limmud: ‘This is going to be our most accessible event’
The new festival chairman, Rob Simmons, speaks to Simon Rocker as Limmud returns for 40th year Simon Rocker, The JC, 24th December 2020 Barely had the 2019 Limmud Festival ended when preparations for the next year began. The new festival chairman, Rob Simmons, 25, from Surrey, has a typical profile for a Limmud … [Read more...] about Limmud: ‘This is going to be our most accessible event’
Limmud: the key players, the hottest topics — and a global twist
The festival returns for its 40th year but in an all-digital format Simon Rocker, The JC, 23rd December 2020 While Covid-19 may have disrupted Limmud’s 40th anniversary celebrations, organisers can see some benefits in this year’s all-digital event. “The virtual element has provided challenges and also some wonderful … [Read more...] about Limmud: the key players, the hottest topics — and a global twist
A digital event — but that won’t deny the Limmud spirit
'Lifelong friendships have formed, and many couples have found each other at the bar' Ben Lewis, The JC, 23rd December 2020 What started as a humble conference for educators in 1980 is now not just one of our community’s premier events but one of our proudest exports around the world. Limmud is 40 and at this year’s … [Read more...] about A digital event — but that won’t deny the Limmud spirit
Limmud continues to bring people together
More than 2000 learners from 29 different countries joined in the Limmud Together UK Summer event Once again the organisation demonstrated its ability to create invigorating and creative programmes, delivered with style even within the limitations imposed by coronavirus restrictions. More than 70 individual presenters … [Read more...] about Limmud continues to bring people together
Limmud & JW3 Come Together for Online Late Night Shavuot Programme
A pioneering partnership between Limmud and London’s Jewish Cultural Centre JW3 created a different kind of learning opportunity around the festival of Shavuot. Described by one educator as “the best quality cultural Jewish programme I’ve seen in years”. 300 people engaged with presenters from the UK, US, Canada and … [Read more...] about Limmud & JW3 Come Together for Online Late Night Shavuot Programme