LimmudFest Nola 2023: Full Schedule

LimmudFest is back in person for a weekend of celebrating, learning, and doing Jewish.

LimmudFest New Orleans is a weekend festival of Jewish learning, arts, culture and spirituality featuring 70+ sessions from local, regional and national presenters. It is part of a global movement inspired by the idea that when Jews from diverse backgrounds come together to celebrate and learn about everything and anything Jewish, the entire community is enriched.

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10:00am CDT

Tot Shabbat

Join Carla Friend for a participatory, musical Shabbat experience filled with singing, movement, stories, puppets, parachute, and more.

Recommended for children ages 0-5 and their families--all are welcome!

Speakers

Carla Friend

Carla Friend is the founder & executive director of Tkiya, a nonprofit organization that uses participatory music experiences to help thousands of families find their unique connection with Jewish culture and community through Carla’s educational approach. She is a 2018 recipient... Read More →

Saturday March 18, 2023 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Congregation Gates of Prayer, Room 12

Young Limmud

10:45am CDT

Let's Dress Up and Act Out the Passover Story!

Dig into the costume chest and become the Moses, Miriam, and Pharaoh of the Passover story. We will act it out and sing lots of songs. There may also be time to read or listen to some Passover-themed books.

Recommended for ages 4-8

Speakers

Debbie Wells

Debbie Wells grew up in the New Orleans area and graduated from Tulane. While converting to Judaism, she taught JCC preschool and the traditions and rituals she planned to teach her future children. Debbie took seminars from the Melton Institute and did graduate studies in philosophy... Read More →

Saturday March 18, 2023 10:45am - 11:45am CDT
Congregation Gates of Prayer, Room 12

Young Limmud

12:15pm CDT

Tempos & Tunes for the Tatteles

Kids, sing your heart out, get moving and have tons of fun in this music and movement class . Learn some camp favorites, get silly, and make some music together!

Recommended for all ages

Speakers

Jordan Lawrence

Jordan Lawrence is the Cantorial Soloist and Director of Family Engagement at Congregation Gates of Prayer. She finds deep connections with people of all ages through meaningful conversation, Jewish practice, and music. Jordan has a rich background in musical theater and Israeli dancing... Read More →

Saturday March 18, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm CDT
Congregation Gates of Prayer, Room 12

Young Limmud

LimmudFest Nola 2023

10:00am CDT

Carla Friend

10:45am CDT

Debbie Wells

12:15pm CDT

Jordan Lawrence

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