Topics running the gamut from gender roles in Orthodox Judaism to the Jews of Nigeria were covered in Sunday’s Bristol Limmud, the largest communal cultural and learning event in the South-West since the start of the pandemic.

Mizrahi food and Chasidic culture were among other sessions for the 150-plus participants and younger guests enjoyed a family programme including clay modelling and a movement and dance workshop. The day finished with music and comedy from Daniel Cainer.

“It was so lovely to be at an event with all ages of the community represented,” said Debbie Staniland, one of the organising team. “Participants came from all over Wales and the South-West. Some travelled from London and one seasoned traveller made it all the way from Paris.”

Limmud deputy director Jon Freedman said that as “the whole Jewish community continues to take tentative steps forward as we regroup after the peak of the pandemic, events like Limmud Bristol are building up momentum. I can’t wait to see many of the participants and presenters from the South-West joining us at Limmud Festival at the end of 2022.”