Conference FAQs
Q. When and where will the First Annual LimmudLA Conference take place?
A. The First Annual LimmudLA Conference will be held Presidents' Weekend, February 15-18, 2008 at the Hilton Hotel Orange County / Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, California. Learn more about the Conference Venue...
Q. How can I register for the Conference?
A. Register for LimmudLA’s First Annual Conference and participate in creating learning spaces where Jews can collaborate in building our Jewish future. Learn more about Conference Registration...
Q. How does the LimmudLA Conference differ from other Jewish retreats?
A. LimmudLA's conference is designed to break down and transcend the barriers that exist in Jewish communal life. Our conference is not geared toward, or organized by, any individual segment of our Jewish community, but is transdenominational, multigenerational, and committed to an openness to Jewish exploration.
Q. What types of programming will be available at the Conference?
A. Participants can expect the broadest variety of opportunities to learn and explore Jewish texts, arts, practice, culture, beliefs, and philosophy from traditional to progressive and everything in between. In addition to the regular adult program, the Conference will feature special programming geared toward young children and teens. Learn more about the Conference Program...
Q. Who is presenting at the Conference?
A. All of our presenters are volunteering their time, and include scholars, artists, professors, musicians, rabbis, poets, activists and performers. Learn more about Conference Presenters...
Interested in presenting at LimmudLA's First Annual Conference or know someone who is? Learn more about Presenting...
Q. What sessions will be featured at the Conference?
A. Sessions led by our volunteer Presenters will be divided into seven Session Tracks, offering opportunities for learning in areas including participatory Torah study, spiritual exploration, Jewish civilization lectures, painting, acting, and singing. Learn more about the Conference Program...
Q. What type of programs will be available for children and families?
A. LimmudLA First Annual Conference offers many programs for children and youth, including sports activities, fun games, nature hikes, arts, and crafts. Our family programs are interactive, experiential sessions designed to provide a complete family experience a family’s journey to Judaism. Learn more about Children’s and Family Programming...
Q. How do I get to the Conference?
A. The First Annual LimmudLA Conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel Orange County / Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, California. The Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa is situated to the south of Los Angeles and to the north of San Diego, right in the heart of Orange County. Learn more about Transportation...
Q. What is LimmudLA’s policy about Shabbat and Kashrut?
A. Shabbat is a time for learning, relaxation, and celebration within the community. At LimmudLA, Shabbat will observed in public places, our food will be kosher, and there will be an eruv (a designation that we are within a single, “private” area, for those who would not carry things on Shabbat without one being present). But our range of programming will reflect the many different sorts of ways that Jewish people choose to celebrate Shabbat. Participants will have the opportunity to attend multiple types of prayer services, practice yoga or meditation, or spend time with friends and family. Let us know if you have any questions about celebrating Shabbat at LimmudLA.
