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.

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

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

2:00pm AEST

Is disability inclusion just a nice thing to do? Or is it something we are obligated to do?

Saturday July 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm AEST

H224

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

Keren Zelwer

Keren Zelwer is a mum of 3, including a daughter with special needs. This has propelled her to be a disability advocate.

Saturday July 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm AEST
H224

Community and Identity

Session Style Discussion

10:00am AEST

How to Write a Sefer Torah

Sunday July 12, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am AEST

H224

Learn about the inner world of writing Sofer Stam (Torah, Tefillin, Mezuzah) and how to scribe the Hebrew letters according to the ancient tradition.

Speakers

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 →

Sunday July 12, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am AEST
H224

Arts and Culture

Session Style Workshop

11:00am AEST

What’s My Story?

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

H224

Everyone has a story—what’s yours, and how do you tell it in a way that feels real and powerful? In this hands-on storytelling workshop, we’ll explore how to shape personal experiences into meaningful narratives that connect, inspire, and leave a mark.

Speakers

Sara Ribner-Grabin

Sara is the former Director of Professional Development at The Jewish Agency’s Adelson Shlichut Institute, where she led training and ongoing development for Israeli emissaries (Shlichim) worldwide. She previously coordinated the Summer Camp Shlichut Program, strengthening partnerships... Read More →

Sunday July 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am AEST
H224

Community and Identity

Kadimah 2026

10:00am AEST

Simon Weinstein

12:15pm AEST

Rabbi Noam Sendor

2:00pm AEST

Keren Zelwer

10:00am AEST

Rabbi Sammy Brygel

11:00am AEST

Sara Ribner-Grabin

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