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.
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.
Related Programs
Hebrew Classes
Torah Portion of the Week
Sh’mini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Schedule
ADEENA SUSSMAN – 100 EASY, BREEZY, TEL AVIV-Y RECIPES
THE BRAID PRESENTS L'CHAIM, AMERICA! – SALON THEATRE & SHABBAT DINNER
Sunday Funday
Pride Snack Drive Benefiting the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center
¡Cantamos!: A Latin Jewish Music Journey
Sound Journey: Frequencies of Pride
Pride Family Festival
Twist of Tradition: Hands-On Challah
