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.

9:00am AEST

Year 11 Keynote address by Lillian Kline

Saturday July 11, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am AEST

K309

Speakers

Lillian Kline

Lillian Kline is a purpose-driven leader in social impact, philanthropy, and community advocacy. She is Head of Philanthropy at the Victor Smorgon Group, Chair of The Flourish Journey and Flourish Girl, and the founder of Project A, a grassroots initiative established in the wake... Read More →

Saturday July 11, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am AEST
K309

Keynote

Session Style Lecture

9:15am AEST

Year 12 Keynote address by Jeremy Liebler

Saturday July 11, 2026 9:15am - 9:50am AEST

K321

Speakers

Jeremy Leibler

Jeremy Leibler is a lawyer and President of the Zionist Federation of Australia, an elected representative of the Australian Jewish Community.

Saturday July 11, 2026 9:15am - 9:50am AEST
K321

Keynote

Session Style Lecture

10:00am AEST

Jewish Deathcare

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

H224

The Jewish approach to death and dying. The role of the Chevra Kadisha and the responsibility of the community. The challenges facing the Chevra Kadisha. Halachic insights.

Speakers

Simon Weinstein

Born and raised in Melbourne. Completed high school at Yeshiva College. Attended Bnei Akiva, went on a Bnei Akiva gap year program and continued on to be a Madrich serving on their management committee for 3 years. Studied Marketing at Holmesglenn. Married with 4 children, 3 of whom... Read More →

Saturday July 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am AEST
H224

Community and Identity

Session Style Lecture

9:00am AEST

Year 12 Keynote address by Rabbi Justice Marcus Solomon

Sunday July 12, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am AEST

K321

Josh Frydenberg is an Australian former politician who served as the treasurer of Australia and deputy leader of the Liberal Party from 2018 to 2022. He also served as a member of parliament for the division of Kooyong from 2010 to 2022.

Speakers

Rabbi Justice Marcus Solomon

Rabbi Justice Marcus Solomon is the first Orthodox rabbi to serve as a Supreme Court Justice in Australia. He has studied Jewish thought at Yeshivot in Australia, Israel, and at “770” in New York under the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Passionate about education, Rabbi... Read More →

Sunday July 12, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am AEST
K321

Keynote

Session Style Lecture

11:00am AEST

Gett stuffed!

Sunday July 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am AEST

H226

Do you think a person should be allowed to control another person's freedom to get on with their lives? What happens when Jewish marriages break up and either the husband or wife decide that their spouse isn't entitled to have a choice about whether they can move on with their life? This session will explain the process of a Jewish divorce (Gett), why it's a very big problem especially for women who can't get a gett and a threat to Jewish identity and values.

Speakers

Yael Hersham

Yael, Chair of Unchain My Heart, is a dedicated volunteer actively engaged in multiple organisations. As a Court Networker, she provides support, information, and referrals to court users, ensuring they feel informed and supported throughout the legal process. She also serves as an... Read More →

Sunday July 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am AEST
H226

Community and Identity

Session Style Discussion, Lecture

Kadimah 2026

9:00am AEST

Lillian Kline

9:15am AEST

Jeremy Leibler

10:00am AEST

Simon Weinstein

9:00am AEST

Rabbi Justice Marcus Solomon

11:00am AEST

Yael Hersham

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