Limmud Miami 2020: Full Schedule

11:00am EST

Birkot Ha Ne’enim: Blessing Walk, Noticing the World

Participants will join together outside and embody the Jewish formula for a blessing by doing a blessing dance. We will then take a walk looking at the earth, sea and sky around us, while focused on some birkot ha ne’enim or blessing of the senses. Activities along the trail will help us look for colors, seeds, and other things. This a double session. Deborah Newbrun’s participation in Limmud Miami is made possible with generous support from The Covenant Foundation.

Speakers

Deborah Newbrun

Jewish Educator, Covenant Grant Winner, Get Set Go Community Adventures

Deborah Newbrun is the co-author of "Spirit In Nature/Teaching Judaism and Ecology on the Trail." She has worked as a naturalist and Jewish educator for the past 35 years and served 26 of those years as Director of Camp Tawonga, a Jewish overnight camp near Yosemite. Deborah received... Read More →

Sunday February 23, 2020 11:00am - 12:50pm EST
Room 126 Koven Center - FIU

Life

Company Yes

1:00pm EST

"The Song of the Ashkenazic Jews" --- Simple Chant to Grand Opera

Together, we will trace the development of the musical liturgy of the Ashkenazic world, contrasting eastern and western musical traditions as well as the traditions of the Sephardic world.

Speakers

Abraham Benyunes

Jewish Music Aficionado

Abraham grew up at New York's Spanish and Portuguese synagogue where the liturgy is both solemn expressively beautiful, especially with the professional choir every Shabbat. My experiences in the Ashkenazic synagogue was limited, but once I branched out as an adult, was fascinated... Read More →

Sunday February 23, 2020 1:00pm - 1:50pm EST
Room 126 Koven Center - FIU

Arts

Company Yes

2:00pm EST

Essential Oils In the Tanach/Jewish Bible

Join Raisy who will present textual references in the Tanach/Jewish Bible to essential oils. Together, we will sample and talk about the essential oil that is described.

Speakers

Raisy Gittler

Therapeutic Massage & Wellness for Women, A Lighter Touch

Raisy is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Healing Touch practitioner and facilitator of pre- and post- surgery healing techniques. Essential oils are a supportive, calming addition to all the components of my practice. My goal is to help women relieve stress, ease pain and... Read More →

Sunday February 23, 2020 2:00pm - 2:50pm EST
Room 126 Koven Center - FIU

Knowledge

3:00pm EST

Where in the World Are All the Jews?

Literally, where are we? This well-researched, interactive and entertaining session has been well received at Jewish events worldwide. Participants will gain up-to-date information about the current realities of diverse Jewish communities around the globe. Attendance may leave you eager to jet off to various destinations the moment Limmud ends. Inspiration, information and entertainment are guaranteed; flight tickets are not!

Speakers

Joey Leskin

Director of Abroad Experiences, KAHAL Abroad

Joey is a Yemeni Jew from London, England. He gained a Masters Degree in International Relations and since then has spent a lot of his time abroad. Joey has visited over 50 countries including two years in Turkey as the Senior Fieldworker for the American Jewish Joint Distribution... Read More →

Sunday February 23, 2020 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
Room 126 Koven Center - FIU

Life

Company Yes

4:00pm EST

Middot-Based Decision-Making --- Are You Creating the Life You Desire?

Imagine a life where every decision can be made so simply, that it's either a yes or a no. Learn how the Jewish Mussar (ethics) movement and its focus on Middot ( character trait) development has a strong relationship to the worlds of Psychology and Entrepreneurship. Mussar practices or Values-Based Decision-Making, can be applied to everyone's life, no matter what their background.

Speakers

Jason Wasser

Therapist & Coach, The Family Wellness Associates

Host of the "Your Winning Life" podcast, Jason is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Alternative Medicine Practitioner, Certified Entrepreneur Coach and Speaker. He is the owner of The Family Room Wellness Associates, a mind-body integrative health focused practice in Hollywood... Read More →

Sunday February 23, 2020 4:00pm - 4:50pm EST
Room 126 Koven Center - FIU

Knowledge

Company Yes

Limmud Miami 2020

11:00am EST

Deborah Newbrun

1:00pm EST

Abraham Benyunes

2:00pm EST

Raisy Gittler

3:00pm EST

Joey Leskin

4:00pm EST

Jason Wasser

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