Kadimah 2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to Kadimah!

This conference is about taking your Jewish education to the next level.

We’re moving forward, looking to the future, advancing our learning and pushing forward the conversation about what it means to live a meaningful Jewish life.

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2:00pm AEST

Is disability inclusion just a nice thing to do? Or is it something we are obligated to do?

Saturday July 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm AEST

H224

We all know that disability inclusion is a ‘nice’ value. But what does it look like and is it something that the Torah demands of us? Come and explore these ideas with me using Torah sources as well as personal reflections.

Speakers

Keren Zelwer

Keren Zelwer is a mum of 3, including a daughter with special needs. This has propelled her to be a disability advocate.

Saturday July 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm AEST
H224

Community and Identity

Session Style Discussion

3:45pm AEST

Optional Session: Faith and Belief

Saturday July 11, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm AEST

H116

Speakers

Rabbi Professor Sam Lebens

Rabbi Dr. Samuel Lebens is a professor of philosophy at the University of Haifa. In addition to his work on the philosophy of Judaism, he has published articles and books on a range of topics, from the philosophy of literature to the work of Bertrand Russell.

Saturday July 11, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm AEST
H116

Other

Session Style Discussion

Kadimah 2026

2:00pm AEST

Keren Zelwer

3:45pm AEST

Rabbi Professor Sam Lebens

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