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.

1:45pm AEST

Jewish Name Alchemy: Transforming identity into art

Thursday July 16, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm AEST

H207

Join us for "Jewish Name Alchemy," a fun and creative workshop where you'll explore the magic behind your name and what it means to you. Dive into the stories and qualities your name carries, and bring it to life through art. No art skills needed—just imagination!

Speakers

Simona Weinstein

Simona is a qualified and experienced Art Therapist, having worked and published almost 20 years in the field. Simona has studied, lectures and practices both in Australia, and in Israel with youth-at-risk, and families, evacuees and soldiers who live with trauma from October 7. Her... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm AEST
H207

Arts and Culture

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

1:45pm AEST

Simona Weinstein

11:00am AEST

Dean Cohen

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