Limmud: the power Jewish weekend of the year

What do you get when you mix more than 100 outstanding presenters; the largest Shabbat dinner in Africa; a gorgeous country hotel in Fourways; and a community hungry for learning and connection?

You get Limmud 2025, and never have we needed it more! In a year that has tested the very essence of Jewish resilience, Limmud proudly returns to Johannesburg, providing the Jewish community with a safe and inclusive space to learn, connect, and grow, both as individuals and as a community. From Friday 15 to Sunday 17 August, hundreds of Jews from all walks of life will gather at Limmud for a fully immersive, multidimensional experience, where they will get to embrace their love of learning, diversity, questions, stories, each other, and more.

More. And more. And more!

Limmud 2025 brings you more than 25 international presenters and more than 70 of South Africa’s finest minds exploring everything from arts and culture; to Israel and politics; Torah, identity; well-being; social impact; Jewish travel; and more.

Whether you’re steeped in Jewish learning or haven’t opened a Tanach since school or ever; whether you’re a long-time Limmudnik or a newbie, Limmud will meet you where you are … and take you one step further on your Jewish journey.

So where will your Limmud journey take you this time? Perhaps you will voyage from the mysticism of Kabbalah to the bold frontiers of Jewish ethics in technology. You might choose to participate in a session with a Holocaust scholar followed by an immersive sound journey. You may want to sing with poets; debate journalists; share stories with new friends; and laugh with Jewish comedians.

Whatever you choose this Limmud, expect to be challenged, inspired, and uplifted. Expect to experience at least a touch of FOMO (or maybe a lot) with more choice on offer than you could imagine.

Shabbat like nowhere else

Join the largest Shabbat dinner on the continent filled with song, spirit, tradition, and community. The Kabbalat Shabbat; the Kiddush; the candlelight; flowers; delicious kosher food; tradition; sound of laughing children; and so much more! Whether you prefer Orthodox, Progressive, or Partnership-style services, or even a soulful Shabbat meditation, we’ve got you covered right through to a one-of-a-kind havdalah. It’s camp-style ruach for grown-ups; celebrating Shabbos in an unforgettable way

Limmud is for the whole family

From toddlers to teens, our vibrant kids’ and youth programmes offer creative, age-appropriate ways to explore Jewish identity. With experienced educators and babysitting throughout at Young Limmud, and phenomenal madrichim for Teen Limmud, everyone can enjoy a full Limmud experience.

Your Jewish journey starts here

Limmud doesn’t ask you to arrive with certainty. It simply asks you to arrive. You don’t need all the answers, just curiosity. Limmud is a space for bold questions, new ideas, and forging new connections that will stay with you long after the weekend ends.

So, join us in Johannesburg from 15 to 17 August; Durban on 20 August; and Cape Town from 23 to 24 August, and take the next step of your Jewish journey. It’s going to be unforgettable.

For information or to register, visit limmud.org.za