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

Single session Programs

Read Hebrew from Scratch: Letters, Vowels, and First Words
Sunday, 8/30
3:00 – 5:00 PM, on Zoom

Women as Guardians of Sephardic Culture
Wednesday, 9/2
7:00 – 8:30 PM, on Zoom

Multi-session Programs

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

Writing in the Enemy’s Language: Poetry in German After the Holocaust
Thursdays, 8/27, 9/3
7:00 – 8:30 PM, on Zoom

Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 1
Sundays, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13
3:30 – 5:00 PM, on Zoom

Talmud Circles and Courses

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan’s Talmud Circle
Sundays, 10/4 (JCCSF), 11/8 (OFJCC, Palo Alto), 12/6 (JCCSF), 1/3 (OFJCC, Palo Alto), 2/7 (JCCSF), 3/7 (OFJCC, Palo Alto), 4/4 (JCCSF), 5/2 (OFJCC, Palo Alto), 6/6 (JCCSF)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, In Person and on Zoom

Introduction to Talmud with Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan
Sunday, 8/30
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, In Person at the JCCSF and 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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Yoga for Renewal

Date
Friday, September 18
Time
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Stretch, reflect and reset with an all-levels yoga practice designed to bring movement and meaning to the Jewish New Year.
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Reverse Tashlich: Ocean Beach Cleanup

Date
Sunday, September 20
Time
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Rikud By The Bay Israeli Dance

Date
Tuesday, September 22
Time
6:45 PM - 9:45 PM
Join Rikud By The Bay for an all-level Israeli folk dance night with choreographer Tovael Hagai.
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Mahjong - Beginner Sessions

Date
Wednesday, September 23
Time
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Whether you're a first-timer or returning to a game you love, this is your invitation to play and connect.
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Mahjong - Social Play

Date
Thursday, September 24
Time
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Twist of Tradition: Hands-On Challah

Date
Friday, September 25
Time
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Discover the joy of challah braiding rooted in Jewish tradition. Each month, braid a seasonal challah to take home and ...
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Sunday in the Sukkah

Date
Sunday, September 27
Time
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wander into our sukkah for a day of joy with live music, Sukkot crafts, and harvest bites. All ages welcome.
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Nosh With Your Neighbors

Date
Friday, October 2
Time
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Enjoy bagels, coffee, and tea at this relaxed gathering in our community sukkah on the last day of Sukkot.
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Trails & Traditions: Paths of Connection

Date
Tuesday, October 6
Time
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Lace up for an unforgettable fall! Hike the Presidio with a welcoming community as we celebrate the season through ...
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Drawing Meaning: Three Years of Israeli Political Cartoons

Date
Tuesday, October 6
Time
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
How do artists make sense of moments that reshape society? Explore Israeli political cartoons on October 7, its impact, ...