Limmud
Jewish festival returns to Azerbaijan, one sign of Baku’s growing ties with Israel
The June 11 event was the second gathering in under a year in Azerbaijan for Limmud FSU.
First ever conference of Jewish learning in Azerbaijan
Limmud FSU returns to frontal programming with one-day festival in Moscow
Grapevine: Viva Italia
Limmud conference in South Africa conjures up memories of the past
At Limmud in Johannesburg I had occasion to listen to and to chat with Denis Goldberg, one of the speakers at the conference.
Limmud Festival in UK a success of Jewish communal learning
Limmud is renowned for its diverse programming, from “Hillel to Hummus,” as noted by the sponsors of the event. The Festival also included musical performances from a diverse array of artists.
Limmud leaders from Latin and North America gather in Mexico City
“Our goal: to enhance Jewish life and equip communities for growth.”
Limmud FSU conference connects former Soviet Jews to their roots
“We’re honored to continue serving an important part in the life of the local Jewish community,” said Limmud FSU founder Chaim Chesler.
Passion and Judaism on parade in St. Petersburg
The Iron Curtain has long parted as hundreds of involved Jews descend on Russia’s cultural capital for the Limmud FSU festival.
Young Russian-speaking Jews take part in Limmud FSU festival in Jerusalem
“We are delighted to be holding the festival once again in Jerusalem," said the founder of Limmud FSU Chaim Chesler.
Limmud After Dark builds bridges through Jewish learning
Limmud recently brought dozens of volunteers from around the world to Israel to meet and network.
More than 500 Jews attend first-ever Limmud Seattle
70 sessions ranged from “Transgender Issues in Jewish Law,” to “Talmudic Tales of love.”
2,000 attend annual Limmud FSU conference in Eilat
Many of those in attendance have grown with Limmud FSU, now in its 10th year, and have made the annual gathering a family event.
Hundreds of Jews attend first-ever Limmud event in Venezuela
There are an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 Jews in Venezuela – out of a total population of 29 million – down from 20,000 in 1999.
Sharansky at Limmud FSU gala: Russian-speaking Jews are strongest Israel supporters
“Whenever there are pro-Israel demonstrations in Australia or Germany or New York or San Francisco, there are more and more people at these demonstrations speaking Russian,” Sharansky said.
