Limmud is finally returning to an in-person programme with a day of learning and culture in Birmingham on March 20.

For the past two years, Covid restrictions have forced Limmud events, including the winter festivals, to be staged exclusively online.

Neil Pike, who is co-chairing Limmud Midlands with fellow volunteer Naomi Rowe, said it had been “quite a challenge to get everything organised in such a short space of time due to the uncertainty over Covid in late 2021.

“But we have been blown away by the enthusiasm of presenters to take part. The state-of-the-art venue and impressive programme will offer presenters and participants an enriching and comfortable day.”

He added: “We are confident that people will come and support Limmud Midlands in good numbers after being starved of live Limmud for over two years.”

More than 20 presenters will cover subjects ranging from the Cairo Genizah to the fight against fascism in post-war Britain.

They include Rabbi Margaret Jacobi (above) from Birmingham Progressive Synagogue, Mizrachi UK’s Manchester shaliach, Rabbi Ari Silberman, and the government’s adviser on antisemitism, Lord Mann.

Also presenting will be local artist Simon Prais on his Gematriart project — translating the words of the Torah into the language of colour.

Online Limmud offerings are also continuing with a Limmud Europe event the following Sunday, which is being broadcast from Gdansk in Poland.