Limmud Seattle 2026
Festival FAQ:

Limmud is a global Jewish learning movement that brings people together to learn with and from one another. Rooted in the idea that everyone can be both a teacher and a learner, Limmud creates inclusive, pluralistic spaces for Jewish learning, culture, and conversation.
Limmud Seattle 2026 is a community-driven Jewish learning festival that brings together people across the Pacific Northwest to learn with and from one another through sessions, conversations, and shared experiences. Powered by volunteers and built on respect and curiosity, this annual event celebrates knowledge, learning and discovery for every kind of Jew of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Limmud Seattle 2026 takes place across two connected events:
- Virtual Festival On Zoom: Sunday April 19, 2026
- In-Person Festival on Mercer Island: Sunday April 26, 2026
Yes. Together, the online and in-person events make up one shared experience.
The festival is for anyone curious about Jewish learning, culture, and community.
No. Sessions are designed for learners of all backgrounds and experience levels.

What to expect:

Limmud sessions are interactive and participatory experiences that invite learning with one another through discussion, text study, creativity, or shared exploration. Sessions may include facilitated conversation, hands-on workshops, panels, storytelling, or cultural experiences, and are designed for learners of all backgrounds.
Yes. Multiple sessions run in parallel throughout the day to offer a wide range of learning options.
No. You can decide which sessions to attend on the day of the festival, but you may find it helpful to read the session description ahead of time to know which session you would like to attend.
Yes. The festival is designed to be flexible. You’re welcome to attend sessions based on your availability.

Limmud Seattle 2026 offers multiple ticket options to fit different ways of participating:
- In-Person Festival on Mercer Island (April 26, 2026)
  - kosher lunch included ($90)
  - bring-your-own lunch option ($72),
- Virtual Festival on Zoom (April 19, 2026)
  - ($18)
- Support Limmud as a Limmud Friend—which includes one registration for both the virtual and in-person festival. ($180 Donation, includes Kosher lunch)
Each event is ticketed separately, but the $180 Limmud Friend ticket includes registration for both as well as the kosher lunch.
Limmud is committed to accessibility. Sliding-scale pricing or pay what you can options are available, and no one will be turned away due to cost. Please reach out to contact@limmudseattle.org.
Yes. Educators are eligible for complimentary tickets. Please use your educator discount code at check-out.
Yes. Rooted in the idea that everyone can be both a teacher and a learner, we would like presenters to support Limmud by purchasing a ticket.
Yes. Volunteer roles will be available, both in preparation before and during the festivals. Contact us at volunteer@limmudseattle.org if you would like to help.