New Lehrhaus

Inspired by Franz Rosenzweig’s “Free Jewish Lehrhaus,” established in Frankfurt in 1920, New Lehrhaus is the modern-day hub for adult Jewish learning in the Bay Area.

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New Lehrhaus is the Bay Area’s non-denominational adult Jewish learning institution dedicated to academic excellence, open inquiry, contemporary relevance and cultural and religious pluralism. New Lehrhaus brings students and teachers together in dialogue to explore Jewish sources, traditions, and arts, sustaining and enriching the vibrant spirit of Jewish civilization.

Explore Upcoming Events

Multi-session Programs

Multiple Instructors: Friday Torah Study
On-going every Friday
8:00 – 9:00 AM, on Zoom

Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 2
Sundays, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
3:30 – 5:00 PM, on Zoom

Reading Biblical Texts: Prophets and Prophecy in the Biblical World
Sundays, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
5:15 – 6:45 PM, on Zoom

Reading Yiddish Texts: The Yiddish Stage – Classic One-Act Plays
Fridays, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
4:00 – 5:00 PM, on Zoom

Talmud Circles and Courses

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan’s Talmud Circle
Sundays, 4/5, 5/3, 6/7
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, In Person at the JCCSF and on Zoom

Rabbi Dorothy Richman’s Talmud Circle
Wednesdays, 3/11, 4/15, 5/13 @ 12:00 – 1:00 PM, on Zoom
Sunday, 6/7 @ 12:00 – 2:00 PM, on Zoom

Languages

Jacob Kodner | Language Keepers: Documenting Endangered Jewish Languages
Mondays, began 10/27
4:00 – 5:30 PM, on Zoom

 

Visit newlehrhaus.org to see their ever-expanding offering of programs, classes, lectures and workshops.

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March 2026
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DIY Passover: Create Your Own Meaningful Seder

Date
Tuesday, March 17
Time
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
This Passover, make it yours! Join Rabbi Batshir to craft a Seder that's personal, meaningful, and engaging for all ages ...
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Sunday Funday

Date
Sunday, March 22
Time
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Celebrate community with music, play, crafts, snacks and a sweet Havdalah moment for little ones and their grownups.
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Twist of Tradition: Hands-On Challah

Date
Friday, March 27
Time
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Braid your own challah to take home and bake, filling your kitchen with the comforting aroma of tradition and joy.
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60+ Passover Seder Gathering

Date
Monday, March 30
Time
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Celebrate the holiday at this unique, abbreviated and meaningful Passover Seder.
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DAYENU – A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM WITH TASTE OF TALENT

Date
Monday, March 30
Time
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
The beloved ensemble returns with an all-new, all ages musical revue celebrating freedom, resilience, and the power of ...
April 2026
Jewish Life

First Night Passover Seder

Date
Wednesday, April 1
Time
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Celebrate Passover together with the JCCSF community as we reimagine freedom with ritual, wine and mouthwatering ...
Jewish Life

Mimouna: A Moroccan Jewish Celebration

Date
Saturday, April 11
Time
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Celebrate the end of Passover with Moroccan treats, live music and dancing. All are welcome!
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Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day

Date
Monday, April 13
Time
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come together to learn, honor and remember at San Francisco’s community-wide Holocaust commemoration and movie ...
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Among Neighbors: Yom HaShoah Film Screening  

Date
Tuesday, April 14
Time
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Join the JCCSF and JFCS Holocaust Center for two community screenings of the award winning film Among Neighbors (10:00 ...
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Shabbat

Early Shabbat Together

Date
Friday, April 24
Time
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate Shabbat with joyous songs, playful puppets and a taste of challah! This special gathering is designed for ...