New Lehrhaus

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.

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Multi-session Programs

Jehon Grist: Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 1
Sundays, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7 @ 3:30–5:00 PM, on Zoom
Thursday, 12/11 @ 3:30–5:00 PM, on Zoom

Jehon Grist—Reading the Bible: Tricksters and the Art of Deception
Sundays, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7
5:15 – 6:45 PM, on Zoom

Rev. Bruce Bramlett: Antisemitism: The Dynamics and History of the “Longest Hatred”
Mondays, 11/10
7:00 – 9:00 PM, on Zoom

Erich Gruen: Jewish Identity in the World of Pagan Antiquity
Sundays, 11/9, 11/16
2:00 – 3:30 PM, on Zoom

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

Rev. Bruce Bramlett | Antisemitism: The Dynamics and History of the “Longest Hatred”
Mondays, began 10/20
7:00 – 9:00 PM, on Zoom

Talmud Circles and Courses

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan’s Talmud Circle
Sundays, 12/7, 1/4, 2/1, 3/1, 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, 11/5, 12/10, 1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/15, 5/13 @ 12:00 – 1:00 PM, on Zoom
Sunday, 6/7 @ 12:00 – 2:00 PM, on Zoom

Languages

Jehon Grist: Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 1
Sundays, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7 @ 3:30 – 5:00 PM, on Zoom
Thursday, 12/11 @ 3:30 – 5:00 PM, on Zoom

Jehon Grist—Reading the Bible: Tricksters and the Art of Deception
Sundays, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7
5:15 – 6:45 PM, on Zoom

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.