3:00 - 3:50 PM - Classic Limmud Learning

Your Soul Contract Decoded via The Spiritual Numerology of Moses with Gellyannah Akhenn
Most of us have wondered and asked the existential questions … Why am I here and What is my purpose? And while our existence is sometimes the biggest mystery to ourselves, what if I told you the clues, and possibly even the answers, are actually hidden in the sound frequency of your birth name?

In the Sefer Yetzirah, the Book of Creation, we get an explanation of how The Creator created the universe/world through the sounds of the 22 Hebrew Letters. Each one of us carries a combination of these 22 Hebrew sounds within our birth name, which in turn, creates our reality.

Sound is creation. The sound of your name(s) carries with it the specific vibrations of your Soul. When decoding these vibrations through the Spiritual Numerology of Moses, you literally see the set of experiences at a physical and spiritual level that your Soul had set out to experience in this lifetime.

In this session we will explain how this methodology works and everyone will get a chance to create their own Numerology of Moses Soul Contract chart and get a brief explanation of the meaning of each frequency.

 

Positively Israel: Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses with René Reinhard
Description coming soon!

 

3G Stories Live with Jennifer Sosnow & Adena Bernstein Astrowsky
Join the founders of 3GAZ and hear their first-hand testimony as they share their grandparent's stories of how they survived the Holocaust. Understand the inherited trauma and how it affects the 3G population, and learn about Holocaust education in Arizona

 

The Disappearance of John Jones’ Wife and Daughters with Janette Silverman
John Jones arrived in California in 1850 and quickly established himself as a businessman and pillar of the Jewish community. History books tell us that he previously lived in Australia and sailed from there with his wife and daughters. What happened to them? Did they die onboard the ship? Did he desert them? Was it something more sinister? Let’s take a closer look at John Jones and his family and discover the real story.

 

How Limmud Animates Jewish Lives: Perspective from Four Rabbis' Trip to Paradise with David Singer
If you ran into God, how would you react? The Talmud tells us a fantastical tale that provides deep insight into the hopes and fears of the rabbis, while offering a window into prognoses for the Jewish future as well, summing up the essence of what Limmud is all about. In this session, join Limmud North America CEO Rabbi David Singer to mine ancient and modern texts as we explore opportunities for building a brighter Jewish future, based on belief, cynicism, and the potent power of holy rebellion.

 

Please See Me! with Stacy Rosenthal
This session will include members of the Gesher Disability Resource community, who will conduct a panel discussion about what they wish people knew about living with a disability. They will be addressing topics such as:

• “How to talk about disability with kids and adults”
• “How to get to know someone with a disability”
• “Debunking assumption

 

Scotch Whiskey and the Jewish Question with Michael Weil
This interactive presentation will focus on the recent advent of whiskey clubs in synagogues.

We will trace the history of Scotch whiskey, learn how whiskey is made and understand the different types. We will learn about what is a single malt, the wash, stills, the angel’s share, nosing, the finish and peaty.The presentation will be dilated by tastings of various Scotches while understanding their unique attributes. We will talk about whiskey and the Jews; is whiskey kosher and what the rabbis think about intoxication. We will add a joke or two and end with a vort (bit of religious thought) to stagger away with. Drinks and nibbles may be provided depending on the behavior of the audience. Must be 21 to participate.

 

How Can We Connect Better to Each Other with Wendy Verba
After the isolating, draining years of COVID, our workplaces are back to normal. But are they? Whether remote, hybrid or in-person, many teams are struggling with burnout, disconnection and silos. In employee surveys, workers report feeling invisible, uncertain how their roles matter, or lacking trusted relationships with co-workers. Thinking about the teams you are on, how might we design strategies to ensure that more people feel seen, valued, and connected to each other and your core mission?

 

Antisemitism and the Local Jewish Community: Let's Get Practical with Alan Zeichick & Jen Rogers
Let's not waste time with statistics: You know that antisemitism has been steadily getting worse across the United States and in our local community. The Israel/Hamas war and the upcoming 2024 elections will add fuel to the fire.

This session, brought to you by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Phoenix, will discuss the latest local trends in antisemitism, and will describe how the JCRC acts, whenever possible, to mitigate antisemitic incidents by depriving many perpetrators with what they desire most: Attention.
In addition, this session will provide practical guidance about what you can do to help: How to talk about the issue with your friends, how to recognize antisemitic incidents, and what to do when you witness or are directly affected by antisemitism.

 

The Enduring Practice of Judaism with Karolyn Benger
This class will examine Aggadata (non-legal stories in the Talmud) from the period after the destruction of the Temple as well as Halacha over the years of the Rishonim (first Rabbis in the Middle Ages), identifying how Judaism has managed to adapt over time in order to survive.