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

From Passion to Purpose: Building a Career that Matters (what I wish I knew in Year 12)

Saturday July 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am AEST

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In this engaging and honest session, Lillian Kline shares her journey from law and human rights to philanthropy, social advocacy, and community leadership. With stories from the field and reflections on the choices that shaped her path, Lillian offers practical insights for students who want to build meaningful lives and careers, even when the path is anything but linear.

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Lillian Kline

Lillian Kline is a purpose-driven leader in social impact, philanthropy, and community advocacy. She is Head of Philanthropy at the Victor Smorgon Group, Chair of The Flourish Journey and Flourish Girl, and the founder of Project A, a grassroots initiative established in the wake... Read More →

Saturday July 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am AEST
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Community and Identity

11:15am AEST

The Rabbi, the lawyer, the Indigenous Elder and the goanna - what can we learn?

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

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Rabbi Justice Marcus Solomon

Rabbi Justice Marcus Solomon is the first Orthodox rabbi to serve as a Supreme Court Justice in Australia. He has studied Jewish thought at Yeshivot in Australia, Israel, and at “770” in New York under the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Passionate about education, Rabbi... Read More →

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

12:15pm AEST

Tales from the inside; What it's like to take Politicians to Israel

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

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This session will explore the unique experiences and insights gained from leading delegations of Members of Parliament, journalists, and public figures to Israel in the aftermath of October 7. We’ll discuss how the attacks reshaped the region’s narrative, the emotional impact on visitors, and the broader implications for international engagement and policy.

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Joel Burnie

Joel is the Executive Manager at the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council. Joel has many senior roles in the Australian Jewish community including the President of the Australasian Union of Jewish Students and an office bearer for the Zionist Federation of Australia. Joel has... Read More →

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

2:00pm AEST

Judging with Two Lenses: When Torah Law Meets Australian Law

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

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Rabbi Justice Marcus Solomon

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

10:00am AEST

Don't be a hero; Just show up!

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

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Hear Baruch speak about his experience of serving as a Chief Battalion Medic in the Paratroopers, overseeing operational medical care to over 700 soldiers.

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