Sometimes everything comes together, and that’s what happened at Limmud Johannesburg, an international festival of Jewish learning at which I was scheduled to present.
A Glorious Morning at Limmud Johannesburg
In addition to the Dead Sea Scrolls, I’d planned to talk about the history of Hebrew, Bible translation, and, of course, the Bible’s cutting room floor — all based on my books. It was set to be a typical weekend for me.
Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre
Welcome to Limmud Johannesburg
What I didn’t expect was everything else. The “hotel” — in the outer suburbs of Johannesburg — was practically a resort. The food was delicious and plentiful. The attendees were unusually fun and particularly engaging. And I had a wonderful time with my fellow presenters.
Having organized conferences in the past, I know how hard it is. So I’m both grateful and a little in awe of what the organizers put together there.
I hope I’ll have the opportunity some day to return.
