Ryan Davis
Threads of Connection: Crossroads of Cultures - Jewish Salonika & Northern Greece
Ryan Davis, founder of Next Peak and lay leader for Diller Teen Fellows and P2G, recently facilitated the P2G Leadership Explorer Series trip to Greece. He journeys with us into the rich history of Jewish Greece, and explores how memory, education, and global connections might shape the future for one of the world’s most unique Jewish communities.
Sessions
Wednesday Apr. 02 - 08:10pm - 09:00pm (50 min)
Break Out Room
Tamar Falkson
Threads of Connection: Crossroads of Cultures - Jewish Salonika & Northern Greece
Joburg born & bred, the second of seven siblings, and grew up in a religious Chabad affiliated home. My entire schooling career was spent at the local Chabad school. I spent 6 years studying in Israel which included a BA from Bar Ilan in Jewish history & Land of Israel studies. I currently teach Jewish History to high schoolers, have a side hustle dealing in vintage and collectable furniture & decor (Instagram @newvoucool) and help out family with a bit of property management. I am happiest in a body of water, love a good cup of coffee, spend most Sunday evenings dancing the tango and spend way too much time on social media. When not scrolling I am currently in the middle of at least 6-7 books, some of them purely for their ability to put me to sleep more effectively than pills.
Sessions
Wednesday Apr. 02 - 08:10pm - 09:00pm (50 min)
Break Out Room
Sara is the Director of the Free Speech Union of South Africa, and the Contributing Editor of the Daily Friend (IRR's opinion portal). Sara was a partner at Webber Wentzel, and cofounder and manager of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Sara has been a mediator, arbitrator, and acting judge. She has sat on school governing bodies, the Governing Body Association and the ASHA (ECD) schools trust.
Sessions
Wednesday Apr. 02 - 08:10pm - 09:00pm (50 min)
Common Area
Ilan Malkin
Threads of Connection: Crossroads of Cultures - Jewish Salonika & Northern Greece
I’m an electrical engineer, debating coach, and certified nerd, who strives to learn something new every day. I enjoy having conversations with people of different perspectives and volunteer for the muti-denominational organisation Limmud Johannesburg. My hobbies include tennis, running, and karaoke. This is my first Jewish tour as an adult, and I am looking forward to meeting incredible young leaders in the South African and Judean Hills communities.
Sessions
Wednesday Apr. 02 - 08:10pm - 09:00pm (50 min)
Break Out Room
Mikayla Moshe
Threads of Connection: Crossroads of Cultures - Jewish Salonika & Northern Greece
A passionate primary school teacher who finds immense joy in inspiring young children to embrace their Judaism. Believing that a strong foundation in Jewish values and traditions can help shape children into confident, compassionate, and proud individuals. Being dynamic and adaptable in my teaching approach allows me to connect with each child in a meaningful way, fostering their love for learning and their sense of belonging to our heritage. Teaching is not just my profession—it is my calling, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help shape the future of our community. Mikayla is Head of Young Limmud at Limmud JHB 2025
Sessions
Wednesday Apr. 02 - 08:10pm - 09:00pm (50 min)
Break Out Room
Tali Nates is the founder and director of the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre (JHGC), a historian who lectures internationally on Holocaust and genocide education, memory, reconciliation, and human rights. Born to a family of Holocaust survivors, her father and uncle were saved by Oskar Schindler. Tali has been involved in the creation and production of dozens of documentary films, curated exhibitions, published articles and contributed chapters to books. She won many awards in South Africa and globally, the latest were the Goethe Medal (2022, Germany), the Secretary of State International Religious Freedom Award (2023, USA) and the International Network of Genocide Scholars’ Impact Award (2024).
Sessions
Wednesday Apr. 02 - 07:00pm - 07:50pm (50 min)
Common Area
Casey Shevel
Why men don't actually want to get married!
Casey Shevel, dating coach, matchmaker and lover of all things heart-shaped. Author of best selling Mom of Boys
Sessions
Michael Silberman
Threads of Connection: Crossroads of Cultures - Jewish Salonika & Northern Greece
With a love for physical activity, breathwork, writing, and unlocking potential, my journey is diverse. I hold a BCom in Finance, have corporate and entrepreneurial experience, and have spent 13 years in our family business. Further studies in counselling and emerging technologies, combined with a passion for identifying patterns of change and possibility, both individually and collectively, fueled by curiosity and wonder about this world of ours and our part in it. Mickey is the Limmud JHB Treasurer
Sessions
Wednesday Apr. 02 - 08:10pm - 09:00pm (50 min)
Break Out Room
Wayne Sussman
Does Uncle Sam need us? The SA-USA Relationship
Wayne is the Director of the American Jewish Committee's Africa Institute. He was eNCA's chief elections analyst for the 2024 elections. A longtime Limmud volunteer, Wayne is Manhig of Habonim Dror and Chair of the Morris Isaacson Centre for Music in Soweto.
Sessions
Wednesday Apr. 02 - 08:10pm - 09:00pm (50 min)
Common Area
