What a treat!

For those who attended Limmud Oz last weekend, what a treat it was to hear so many amazing speakers!  We hope you were able to attend some of the sessions where our alumni presented, as featured on the Gesher page in last week’s Ma Nishma.  

Staff member Elena Rosin, who attended the weekend commented: “I just wanted to comment on how many of our former Emanuel students had a significant presence at Limmud Oz this weekend. Several were presenters; many were involved in security; a few were in charge of the youth programs; and a significant number were there as participants in the learning. Everywhere I went, I kept hearing “Ms Rosin, Ms Rosin” with students (some from so many years ago I couldn’t even remember their names) excitedly coming up to me to tell me about all of their Jewish-related activities and interests. It is somewhat unusual to see young adults participating in this type of communal event, and the majority of people there certainly much older. Many demographic studies have targeted the 18 – 35 year olds as a concern for communal participation and connection, which is why the Network organisation was created in the first place.

“It is wonderful to see how the Emanuel experience has so positively impacted our community, resulting in an adult connection to Judaism and Jewish communal events. Our Tikkun Olam programs have been particularly effective in encouraging this connection.”

Emanuel alumni speakers included:

Save the date

For your diary: our next Breakfast with Emanuel sessions are on Wednesday 2 August in Bondi Junction and Wednesday 9 August at KPMG, Barangaroo. 

Both sessions are from 7.30 am to 9.00 am. Further details will be out soon.