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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10:00am AEST

Writing a Burning Book: The Secret Archive of the Warsaw Ghetto

Saturday July 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am AEST

H219

From the sealing of the ghetto in 1940 through to its destruction in 1943, a small team of researchers in Warsaw documented their experiences. This record became the single largest and most comprehensive history of the Holocaust—created during the Holocaust itself.

Speakers

Dr Simon Holloway

Dr Simon Holloway serves as Manager of Community and Corporate Programs at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum, where he designs and delivers programs for adult learners, tertiary students and workplace groups. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer at Melbourne University, where he teaches Early... Read More →

Saturday July 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am AEST
H219

Israel

11:15am AEST

Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism

Saturday July 11, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm AEST

H219

This talk is an introduction to the history of Jewish mysticism. We will discuss its most important texts, people, and ideas. Prepare for a journey to the depths of mystical speculation.

Speakers

Alec Sachs

Alec is a Scopus graduate and former member of the Co-Curricular Jewish Education team. He studies law and politics during the day and Jewish history and texts at night.

Saturday July 11, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm AEST
H219

Philosophy and Spirituality

2:00pm AEST

Understanding the Jewish approach to relationships and intimacy **Women only session

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

H219

Speakers

Mihal Epstein

Saturday July 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm AEST
H219

Text and Tradition

Kadimah 2026

10:00am AEST

Dr Simon Holloway

11:15am AEST

Alec Sachs

2:00pm AEST

Mihal Epstein

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