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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

Becoming Jewish: a Journey of Faith
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am AEST
H212
Join Tzippy for a candid conversation about her journey to Judaism, her experiences over the past 17 years, reflections on antisemitism, and the challenges she has faced in faith and Orthodox life.
Speakers
avatar for Tzippy Lowinger

Tzippy Lowinger

Tzippy Lowinger grew up on the beaches of Australia and moved to the city to study and be an early childhood educator. As an educator and parent, she believes children should be valued for the people they are now, not just what they will become.
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am AEST
H212
  Community and Identity

11:00am AEST

Is disability inclusion just a nice thing to do? Or is it something we are obligated to do?
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am AEST
H212
We all know that disability inclusion is a ‘nice’ value. But what does it look like and is it something that the Torah demands of us? Come and explore these ideas with me using Torah sources as well as personal reflections. 
Speakers
avatar for Keren Zelwer

Keren Zelwer

Keren Zelwer is a mum of 3, including a daughter with special needs. This has propelled her to be a disability advocate. 
Thursday July 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am AEST
H212
  Community and Identity

12:00pm AEST

Understanding the Jewish approach to relationships and intimacy **Women only session
Thursday July 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm AEST
H212

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avatar for Mihal Epstein
Thursday July 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm AEST
H212
  Text and Tradition

1:45pm AEST

Although tomorrow it may break' - Ethics of Jewish leadership and Torah Learning
Thursday July 16, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm AEST
H212
We will learn one of the most fascinating stories in the Gemara about what happens when a leader takes his educational methods too far, and the power of the community to be upstanding for what they believe to be right.
Speakers
avatar for Chaya Ernest
Thursday July 16, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm AEST
H212
  Text and Tradition
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Friday, July 17
 

10:00am AEST

Don't be a hero; Just show up!
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am AEST
H212
Hear Baruch speak about his experience of serving as a Chief Battalion Medic in the Paratroopers, overseeing operational medical care to over 700 soldiers.
Speakers
avatar for Baruch Goberman
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am AEST
H212
  Israel

11:00am AEST

Navigating the Boundaries of Gender in Judaism
Friday July 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am AEST
H212
In many ways, Judaism has been a very binary tradition, drawing legal distinctions between men and women. Is there an authentic way for non-cis folks to be themselves and also have a welcome seat at the Jewish table? Let’s discuss.
Speakers
avatar for Rabbi Shamir Caplan

Rabbi Shamir Caplan

Rabbi Shamir Caplan has been at Mount Scopus since 2004, where he has been involved in both formal and informal Jewish Studies. Rabbi Shamir has rabbinic, pastoral, and educational duties in the College, and also serves as the Rabbi of Beit Aharon Congregation, which meets at GBH... Read More →
Friday July 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am AEST
H212
  Text and Tradition
 

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