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

Making Jewish Babies: Fertility, Technology, and Halakha

Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am AEST

H207

From IVF and surrogacy to sperm donation and genetic testing, modern technology has transformed the way Jewish families are created. This session explores how halakha grapples with the emotional, ethical, and deeply human questions raised by contemporary fertility and reproductive medicine.

Speakers

Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash

Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash is a prominent Modern Orthodox Torah scholar, educator, author, and halakhic authority. Based in Israel, she is a leading voice in the advancement of advanced women’s Torah scholarship, specifically in the realms of Jewish law (Halakha), gender... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am AEST
H207

Text and Tradition

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11:00am AEST

Mykonos or Ma'aser: should I save for my Europe trip, or donate to charity?

Friday July 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am AEST

H207

An exploration of tzedakah and ma'aser, and the tension between spending on yourself and giving to others.

Speakers

Dean Cohen

Dean is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Flying Fox, supporting social inclusion for people with disability, and a Director at both All Things Equal and Maccabi Victoria. He holds a Commerce degree, a Master of Leadership, and is completing a PhD on social networks and philanthropy. He’s... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am AEST
H207

Arts and Culture

Kadimah 2026

10:00am AEST

Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash

11:00am AEST

Dean Cohen

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