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71 proposals submitted for presentations at LimmudVan ’16

Thank-you to everyone who sent in ideas for LimmudVan ’16. Seventy-one proposals from 57 presenters have been submitted. We are delighted by the excellence and variety. Regrettably we have only one day for sessions and we will be unable to fit in all the good ones. The lineup will be announced in November. Tickets will be on sale shortly afterwards. And …

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Sunday, Oct. 18 deadline for presenters

As Hillel once said, if not now, when. The deadline for submissions of proposals to present at LimmudVan ’16 is moments away. Limmud Vancouver is a diverse community of learners and teachers that share ideas, regardless of affiliation, age or level of Jewish knowledge. Dynamic Jewish educators, performers and teachers, just like you, share their knowledge and passion on a …

Limmudnik Rahel Halabe goes to Beijing

Vancouver’s Rahel Halabe was thinking about presenting at LimmudVan ’16. But she had to withdraw her offer after deciding to teach Hebrew for nine months at Beijing University. But she did not abandon Limmud. Rachel is presenting at Limmud China, a weekend of learning, music, laughter and discussion. The website is at http://ow.ly/TiQRT.   Limmud China bills itself as the …

Four invited presenters confirmed for LimmudVan ’16

The deadline for the third annual festival of learning is quickly approaching. LimmudVan ’16, a celebration of learning, creativity and community will be held on Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31. The cut-off for submission of proposals for presentation is Sunday, October 18. Avoid last-minute pressure. Send in your ideas today. Here’s the link: http://ow.ly/SUPKL. So far, four invited presenters …