Limmud NY 2014: Full Schedule

12:30pm EST

Camp Limmud NY 12:30-3:45 Friday

Friday February 14, 2014 12:30pm - 3:45pm EST
Elm

4:50pm EST

Renewal Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv Service

Come join us in a joyful celebration of Shabbat. Based in music, meditation, and teachings, this service will be accessible to all. Note: There will be mixed gender seating and instruments will be used.

Presenters

David Ingber

David Ingber is the founder and spiritual director of the Romemu community in NYC. He has been named one of the top 50 rabbis in America by Newsweek and was named one of the Forward 50 this year. David is a widely sought-after speaker and prayer leader who blends the depth of Jewish... Read More →

Naomi Less

Naomi Less is a Brooklyn-based, internationally celebrated singer/songwriter, ritualist and educator. Beloved for her warm smile and inviting presence, communities celebrate her imagination and innovation, tenderness and pizzazz! Her original music is sung in worship communities... Read More →

George Mordecai

Born in Sydney, Australia to Iraqi & Indian Jews, George Mordecai weaves his cultural heritage into his work as a performer and cantor. George has performed Ashkenazic, Sephardic, and Middle Eastern liturgical music in Australia, England, Paris, Israel, and throughout the U.S. He... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2014 4:50pm - 6:20pm EST
Elm

Services Shabbat Spiritual Practice

8:45pm EST

Family Ruach: Festive Shabbat Song Session

Enjoy fun Shabbat songs and games just for families and children. Join staff from Camp Ramah and be transported back to a summer Friday night in the Dining Hall.

Presenters

Camp Ramah Staff

Friday February 14, 2014 8:45pm - 10:10pm EST
Elm

Children & Families Shabbat

9:45am EST

Family Service

Join Naomi Less, renowned facilitator, musician and educator, for a service perfect for the whole family! The interactive service includes Shabbat songs, dancing, prayers, interactive storytelling and more! All are welcome to join! Parents should accompany their children.

Presenters

Naomi Less

Saturday February 15, 2014 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Elm

Services Shabbat Spiritual Practice

1:00pm EST

Camp Limmud NY 1:00-5:15 pm Saturday

Please note that camp begins AFTER SERVICES, AT 1 PM.

Saturday February 15, 2014 1:00pm - 5:15pm EST
Elm

Camp

3:45pm EST

Cupcake Decorating Wars: Shabbat Edition FOR FAMILIES

Think your cupcakes bring all the boys to the yard? Are you up to the challenge of creating a beautiful, delicious and uniquely flavored cupcake all within the boundaries of observing Shabbat? Show us what you've got and participate in this sweet, creative cupcake challenge.

This is a family session.

Presenters

Shannon Sarna

Shannon Sarna is an avid baker, blogger and all around food-lover. Born to an Italian mother who loved to bake, a Jewish father who loved to experiment, and a food chemist grandfather, loving and experimenting with diverse foods is simply in her blood. When she isn't tweeting, eating... Read More →

Saturday February 15, 2014 3:45pm - 5:00pm EST
Elm

Children & Families

7:45pm EST

Pajama Party Movie Night!

Join all of your friends from camp for an exciting kids-only night of fun! Wear your favorite pajamas and get ready for a delicious special kids dinner, snack and awesome movie. All Camp LimmudNY campers aged K-5 are invited to join in on the fun!

Presenters

Camp LimmudNY: Powered by Camp Ramah

Saturday February 15, 2014 7:45pm - 9:15pm EST
Elm

Children & Families

9:45am EST

Camp Limmud NY 9:45am-4:30pm Sunday

Sunday February 16, 2014 9:45am - 4:30pm EST
Elm

Camp

10:00am EST

Midrash Manicures

Join Midrash Manicures for an exploration of the Torah portion through nail art. We will be studying themes from Parashat Vayakhel and applying what we learn to our fingertips! We will make our designs using the latest nail art techniques so that you will leave sporting your very own Midrash Manicures. No prior Midrash Manicures experience necessary. To see the latest Midrash Manicures, visit MidrashManicures.com.

Presenters

Tali Adler

Tali Adler, a Midrash Manicures Educator, is an Education Fellow at Mechon Hadar. Tali is a recent graduate of Stern College for Women where she majored in political science and Jewish studies. Tali facilitates Midrash Manicures Jewish educational workshops in the tri-state area... Read More →

Yael Buechler

Rabbi Yael Buechler is the founder of Midrash Manicures, where Torah meets nail art. MidrashManicures.com features weekly manicures for the Torah portion and Jewish holidays as well as the first-ever line of Jewish nail decals for Hanukkah, Israel, the High Holidays, and the Ten Plagues... Read More →

Sunday February 16, 2014 10:00am - 11:15am EST
Elm

Arts & Performance Children & Families College & High School Text & Thought

9:15pm EST

Middle School Movie Night

Middle Schoolers (Grades 6-8) are invited to come enjoy an exciting movie and great snacks with all your friends from Camp.

Presenters

Camp LimmudNY: Powered by Camp Ramah

Sunday February 16, 2014 9:15pm - 11:00pm EST
Elm

Children & Families

9:30am EST

Camp Limmud NY Monday 9:30am - 12:45pm

Monday February 17, 2014 9:30am - 12:45pm EST
Elm

Camp