What is the schedule for Limmud Seattle?

The easiest way to navigate Limmud Seattle 2025 is through the Whova application.  Be sure to download the web app or the mobile app.

eFestival on Zoom:

In-Person Festival:

Where is the Festival taking place?

Our in-person Festival takes place at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center located at 8236 SE 24th Street on Mercer Island.

When and in which room do I present?

Find your session via the Event Schedule page. Use the search box in the upper right to find your sessions.  You will see the time you present on the left and your room will appear between the track list and your name.

How long should my presentation be?

Sessions are 60 minutes with a 15 minute break between sessions.  We suggest allowing at least 10-15 minutes for Q&A – where you put that in your presentation is entirely up to you.

How many people will come to my presentation?  How many photocopies should I make?

At Limmud Seattle, no one pre-registers for specific sessions and people are encouraged to explore and even change sessions (quietly) if they want.  We will try to give you a rough idea of how many people you might expect based on the participants’ initial session selections.

We suggest that you make enough photocopies to engage the maximum number of participants (sharing is fine – especially in chavruta) but be prepared to present to any number of participants – your style may change based on those numbers.  Some of the best sessions we’ve participated in have been very small, allowing for a deeper, more intimate delving into the topic.  Your attitude and preparation for all the variables is what will engage your participants.

Do I need to bring my own computer for my presentation?

Yes, you will need to bring your own computer if your presentation requires slideshows, video, etc.  It would also be very helpful to bring a video adapter to connect to the room’s projector if your computer does not have an HDMI connection.  We have a limited number of adapters so if you have that available to you, it would be greatly appreciated. We strongly suggest downloading content vs. relying on streaming content.

Why do I need to bring a thumb drive version of my presentation?

This is in case we are not able to connect your computer to the room’s projector. We will have one or two laptops that we can use on an emergency basis.

My session is during lunch (12:00 – 1:00), what does that mean?

This year, people will either be bringing their own lunch or picking up a box lunch in the gym and choosing what time and place works for their lunch  This means you may have a few late arrivals or early exits and/or people eating during your presentation.  It’s not a sign of disrespect, rather it shows their eagerness to participate.

What happens if I have technical issues (e.g. the projector won’t work, the room lights won’t turn off, there are no dry erase markers for the white board, etc)?

There may be a room monitor who will be able to find the appropriate person to help solve your problem.  Alternately, someone with an “Ask Me” button (or a walkie talkie) will also be able to help.  As a last resort, you can go to the “Command Center” which is located where you checked in and someone should be there to help.

What happens if there is incivility in my room?

Whether you are a presenter or a participant in another session, you should remind people of the Limmud Values and encourage people to treat each other with respect and that their arguments should be “for the sake of heaven,” i.e. to encourage learning by thoroughly exploring  a topic, vs. a zero-sum game where only one person is “right.”  The room monitor should also be on top of this but we are all participants in this Limmud so we are all responsible for each other.

How can I help promote my session and promote Limmud Seattle in general?

In our post-event surveys, we have found that the number one way that people hear about Limmud Seattle is through word-of-mouth.  Go out and promote your session to all your friendship circles.  Share your excitement about what you’re going to present and people will want to join you.  In addition, there are ways within Whova to promote your session with the people who are actively using the app.  Contact programming@limmudseattle.org to get help with specific Whova questions.

What if I have a question that hasn’t been answered here?

Contact programming@limmudseattle.org.

Thank you and have a wonderful Limmud!