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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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Thursday, July 16
 

10:00am AEST

Adoption in Judaism: a personal story
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am AEST
H208
A personal story of adoption into a Jewish family and an overview of adoption in Judaism
Speakers
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Ora-Tali Korbl

Ora-Tali grew up in South Africa and moved to Australia in 2003. She graduated from Carmel School in Perth and moved to Melbourne after meeting her husband Noam on MTA. They have 2 sons and a daughter.Ora-Tali studied Law/Arts at Monash University, majoring in Security, Terrorism... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am AEST
H208
  Community and Identity

11:00am AEST

How to respond to the pledge of ‘never again’ after the Shoah
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am AEST
H208
This lecture will examine the genocide in Rwanda and discuss the global consequences. It highlights how Israel has taken concrete measures to help survivors, in particular Rwandan orphans, to overcome the aftermath of this horrific tragedy.
Speakers
avatar for Sue Hampel

Sue Hampel

Sue Hampel OAM is a well-known public speaker and lecturer. She holds a Masters degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies and is the co-President of the Melbourne Holocaust Museum. Sue has been recognised for her teaching and community service by receiving numerous awards including... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am AEST
H208
  Jewish History

12:00pm AEST

Bereshit and the Big Bang - Using the Torah to prove and disprove the existence of G-d
Thursday July 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm AEST
H208
This session explores the apparent contradiction between science and religion specifically with regard to our understanding of creation. We will explore how religious and scientific explanations can potentially work together and play the dangerous game of using Torah to both prove and disprove Hashem's existence.
Speakers
avatar for Dan Sztrajt

Dan Sztrajt

Dan Sztrajt is the first alumnus to serve as Principal of Mount Scopus Memorial College, bringing a deep personal connection and decades of experience to the role. A passionate advocate for community and education, Dan served as a Councillor and Deputy Mayor for the City of Glen Eira... Read More →
Thursday July 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm AEST
H208
  Philosophy and Spirituality

1:45pm AEST

How to find God in half an hour
Thursday July 16, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm AEST
H208
An interactive introduction to the rich and diverse world of Jewish meditation.
Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Noam Sendor

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 →
Thursday July 16, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm AEST
H208
  Philosophy and Spirituality
 
Friday, July 17
 

10:00am AEST

How do I "honour" my parents?
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am AEST
H208
How do we actually honour our parents according to the fifth commandment? What does this actually look like? How should we approach disagreement with our parents?
Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Sammy Brygel

Rabbi Sammy Brygel

Rabbi Sammy Brygel currently works as a formal and informal Jewish Studies teacher at Mount Scopus. Sammy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts at Monash University, majoring in religious studies and history. He then completed his Masters of Primary and Secondary Teaching at Monash in... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am AEST
H208
  Text and Tradition

11:00am AEST

Israel’s History in an Hour
Friday July 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am AEST
H208

Speakers
avatar for Matti Borowski

Matti Borowski

Matti has been a passionate Jewish educator for close to two decades. He completed his Law, Arts and Education degrees at Monash University and his Masters in Jewish Education from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He has spent many years living and learning in Israel and served... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am AEST
H208
  Israel
 

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