A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH DIVERSITY
Limmud
Festival
2019
Sunday, 10 March 2019
VHS Urania , Vienna
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ABOUT
What exactly is Limmud?
Limmud is the celebration of Jewish diversity and learning. We welcome people of all cultures, religions and political persuasions. This full-day event begins with brunch and closes with a vibrant and varied concert. Throughout the day, you can attend thought-provoking presentations, engage in lively discussions, participate in creative workshops, play chess with champions, and groove to live music. Sessions will be held in German or in English. The breaks provide opportunities to exchange ideas and enjoy delicious food. Limmud’s ambiance of mutual respect nurtures deeper understanding of the multifaceted Jewish life in Vienna.
Limmud (which means 'learning' in Hebrew) originated in the United Kingdom, where it started over 30 years ago as a small conference. Since then, the movement has grown, flourished and expanded, now embracing more than 90 Limmud communities worldwide.
Everyone can teach and anyone can learn
Community and mutual responsibility
Enabling connections
Inclusiveness and participation
Diversity
Expanding Jewish horizons
Respect
Arguments for the sake of heaven
Meet the speakers
Jenny Simanowitz
International communications trainer and performer.
Peter Schwarz
Geschäftsführer des Psychosozialen Zentrums ESRA.
Jazz Gitti
Österreichische Musikerin, Sängerin und Geschäftsfrau.
Schlomo Hofmeister
The Community Rabbi of Vienna, the Chief Rabbi of Lower Austria, Burgenland, Styria and Carinthia.
Amani Abuzahra
Philosophin, Autorin und Trainerin in der Erwachsenenbildung.
Julya Rabinowich
Austrian author of Russian origin, playwright, painter and translator.
Gil Levanon and Kat Rohrer
Austrian and Israeli film makers. Directors and producers of "Back to the Fatherland".
Lior Bar-Ami
Rabbi of Vienna's liberal Jewish community, Or Chadasch.
Beate Thalberg
Award winning documentary film-maker.
Michael Ehn
Chess historian & writer, chess columnist in Der Standard.
Christoph Lind
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am Institut für jüdische Geschichte Österreichs.
Efi Love Light
Actress, singer, musician, and Aerial Movement specialist.
David Benkof
Jerusalem-based teacher whose Limmud sessions worldwide engage learners with Jewish cultural products.
Alexia Weiss
Vienna-based journalist and author, who specialised on covering Jewish content.
Eric Frey
Austrian publicist and political scientist. Editor of Der Standard and correspondent for Financial Times.
Eleonore Lappin-Eppel
Vorsitzende der Freundinnen und Freunde des New Israel Fund in
Wien.
Wien.
Philipp Mettauer
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am Institut für jüdische Geschichte Österreichs.
Sheri Avraham
Artist and theater maker.
Thomas Strobl
Guitarist, singer, song-writer, cabaretist.
Renate Meissner & Michaela Niklas
Wissenschaftliche Leiterin & Dokumentation Lebensgeschichten des Nationalfonds der Republik Österreich für Opfer des Nationalsozialismus.
Robert Streibel
Österreichischer Historiker, Autor und Lyriker.
Bernhard Mühleder
Pädagogischer Mitarbeiter der KZ-Gedenkstätten Mauthausen und Gusen.
Sarah Egger
Viennese Jewish Blogger.
Kineke Mulder
Graphic and web designer. Founder of Chess Unlimited.
Maria-Theresia Moritz
Kunst- und Kulturvermittlerin
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Foto: Karl Schrotter
LIVE PERFORMANCE
Jenny Simanowitz
Stadttempelchor
mit Shmuel Barzilai & Benjy Fox-Rosen
Klezmer Reloaded
with Maciej Golebiowski,
Alexander Shevchenko
& special guests
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SPECIAL IN-SESSION
PERFORMANCE
Jazz Gitti
DIDGERIDOO INTERMEZZO
Nicola Romeo
Photos credit: Stadttempelchor- Zsuzsi FlohrJazz Gitti -Karl Schrotter
Sponsors
Supported by:
Venue
ABOUT THIS VENUE:
The Vienna landmark Urania is located beside the Donaukanal, linking the 2nd district, also known as "Mazzesinsel" (Matzo Island), and the 1st district, the heart of the city. It houses a public education centre (Volkshochschule) with excellent technical resources and is well-known also for its cinema and theatre. Urania’s versatility as an event venue and its proximity to Jewish Vienna is why we've found it to be the best location for Limmud Festival 2019.
We would like to take the opportunity and thank the team of the
Urania VHS for all their help and support in bringing this event to life!
FULL ADDRESS:
Uraniastraße 1, 1010
Vienna, Austria
