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.

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

11:15am AEST

Rationality and Faith

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

HB36

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 11:15am - 12:15pm AEST
HB36

Philosophy and Spirituality

12:15pm AEST

How to find God in half an hour - or your money back!

Saturday July 11, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm AEST

H224

An interactive introduction to the rich and diverse world of Jewish meditation.

Speakers

Rabbi Noam Sendor

Noam Sendor is an educator at Leibler Yavneh College and The Rabbi at Blake Street Hebrew Congregation. He is also the singer in the Alter Jazz Ensemble, a pioneering project with Adam Starr, which merges ancient Jewish melodies with Jazz and soul music. Most importantly, he is a... Read More →

Saturday July 11, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm AEST
H224

Philosophy and Spirituality