2008 Conference Program
LimmudLA’s First Annual Conference offered the broadest variety of opportunities to learn and explore Jewish texts, arts, practice, culture, beliefs, and philosophy from traditional to progressive and everything in between.
Browse the complete program schedule for the LimmudLA 2008 conference by time slot or by presenter. If you weren't able to participate, you'll see what you've missed and what you can look forward to for 2009!
Sessions led by our volunteer Presenters are divided into seven Session Tracks:
• Arts & Performance – appreciating the intersection between Judaism and the arts, including music, drama, dance, comedy, poetry, storytelling, crafts, architecture, literature and film
• Global History and Culture – embracing chronological and regional approaches to understanding the development of Jewish cultures around the globe, both past and present
• Identity and Responsibility – examining the Jewish commitment to Tikkun Olam and social action, including ethics, interfaith relations, and the relationship of religion to the problems of the secular world
• Israel – discovering the breadth and depth of the political, religious, national and cultural character of the Land of Israel
• Jewish LA – addressing issues unique to LA Jewish life, including gaining historical perspectives on the community and looking at local groups and organizations
• Ritual and Prayer – understanding Jewish ritual and prayer through exploration and teachings of traditional and unconventional observances
• Text & Thought – investigating the intellectual and textual aspects of Judaism through study of Tanach, Midrash, Mishnah, and Talmud
All of our Presenters volunteer their time, and include scholars, artists, professors, musicians, rabbis, poets, activists and performers. Learn more about our 2008 Conference Presenters...
