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JGSGB at LimmudBoston October 30-31, 2010

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston is well represented at Boston’s first Limmud conference, October 30-31, 2010. LimmudBoston, our local version of the international sensation of Jewish experiential learning for the past 30 years, is coming to New England. A celebration of all things Jewish, the first LimmudBoston takes place October 30-31, 2010, at Temple Israel of Boston.

LimmudBoston is a communiversity, a happening, a Jewish learningfest of culture and identity. From storytelling, music, and meditation to Torah and Talmud, LimmudBoston offers inspiration and education – and engages beginners and scholars alike.  Discuss, listen, watch, and wonder – in workshops that explore lifecycle, Israel, spirituality and identity. Dance and clap; sing and shop; bake and taste!

At 7:30 pm Saturday, October 30th, LimmudBoston kicks off with Havdalah and a concert featuring musical sensation Julie Silver. After the concert there will be a plethora of performance options to choose from, followed by a musical “kumsitz” sharing session.

On Sunday, October 31st, from 9 am to 6:30 pm, there will be presentations for all generations. This volunteer-driven extravaganza welcomes singles and families, seasoned seekers and the casually curious. Your LimmudBoston ticket costs only $36 to attend and admits you to both days.

JGSGB presenters include Fay and Julian Bussgang on "Jewish Life in Poland Today," Meredith Hoffman on "How to Find Your Jewish Great-Grandparents, Even Though You Know It’s Impossible," and Elisha Gechter with a food demo based on the story of Jacob and Esau, "Biblical Rivalry: Text and Tasting in the Kitchen."

Members of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Boston will also be available at a JGSGB table, to give individuals some guidance in searching out their own family history.

JGSGB encourages everyone to register for LimmudBoston. To register for the conference and join in the fun, go to www.LimmudBoston.com


**If you're a member and will be attending the Sunday event, we could use your help staffing the JGSGB table for an hour or two during the day; please contact Meredith Hoffman at publicity [at] jgsgb.org by Friday afternoon if you can help.

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