Limmud FSU 2008-2009 Plans
Limmud FSU 2007 stands at a milestone in its commitment to renewing and strengthening Jewish life in the countries of the former Soviet Union. Limmud FSU has enabled Russian-speaking Jews around the globe to reconnect with their Jewish heritage and traditions through a unique, dynamic, pluralistic model of informal Jewish learning.
Here's what is happening in 2008/2009:
Russia and the FSU
- Mega-Limmud FSU Conference – Yalta, Ukraine, October 27 - 30, 2008
- "Chagall" Mini-Limmud – Minsk, Belarus, November 30 - December 2, 2008
Preliminary plans for 2009 include:
- Mini-Limmud Moscow or St. Petersburg, Early Spring 2009
- Far East Mini-Limmud – Khabarosk, Russia, Late Spring 2009
- Mega-Limmud – Central Asia, Fall 2009
Note: Prior to each major Limmud FSU conference, at least two leadership-training retreats will be held, involving the significant planning, program, and volunteer committee membership. For example, prior to the Yalta Conference, leadership retreats will be held in Yalta and Odessa, drawing on leadership for all of the countries of the former Soviet Union.
Israel – Ashkelon and beyond
The vision of developing Limmud FSU in Israel focuses on expanding and strengthening Jewish learning and increasing the level of knowledge of those Russian-speaking Israelis who have had limited exposure to Jewish heritage and traditions. In a pluralistic, informal setting, this Limmud FSU conference in Askhelon will have a special relevance to thousands of young people, the future leaders of their communities from the FSU who are eager to learn about their Jewish roots and to explore contemporary Jewish issues.
Greater Judaic knowledge and Jewish identity will, hopefully, enhance the Russian-speaking Israeli’s contribution to Israeli society, as well as provide meaningful ways for them to share their Russian Jewish heritage and traditions with Israelis.
Limmud FSU in Israel – Ashkelon, Israel, September 24 - 27, 2008
The FSU community in Israel is drifting apart from veteran Israelis and creating a schism among young people in Israeli society. Next September 24-27, 2008, in Ashkelon, where a great number of Russian-speaking Israeli reside, the first Limmud FSU in Israel will take place as a pilot initiative, and is expected to attract 750 participants.