A bird's eye view of current offerings. Click the course title to read the full description and to register. All programs are virtual on Zoom unless otherwise noted. In-person programs may require proof of Covid vaccination and facemasks.

Registration is now open for all listed programs. Please note that effective 9/1 our tuition is $15/session. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you need accommodation, please contact programs@newlehrhaus.org.

One-Session Programs

Read Hebrew? Yes, You Can!
Sunday, 9/15 @ 2pm-4pm

Prof. Mira Z. Amiras—Malka’s Notebook: The First Seymour Fromer Memorial Program (In person only)
In partnership with the Jewish Community Library, SF
Sunday, 9/22 @ 2–3pm

Prof. Rachel Feldman: The Third Temple Movement: Jewish Theocracy in Israel Today
Thursday, 9/26 @ 7–8:30pm

Dr. Naomi Baum & Yonatan Zeigen—The Aftermath of October 7th: How Israelis are Coping with the Ongoing Trauma
Sunday,  9/29 @ 11am–12:30pm

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan—If I Raise My Voice, Remember, I Am Only Praying: The Poetry of Alan Lew
In partnership with Manny's, SF
Sunday, 9/29 @ 2–3pm

Multi-session Programs

Jehon Grist—Reading the Bible: Were the Biblical Philistines Israel’s Worst Nightmare or Something Else?
Sundays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24 @ 5:15-6:45pm

Prof. Mira Z. Amiras: How the Middle East Works: Four Models
In partnership with Congregation Beth Am, Los Altos Hills
Mondays, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 @ 7–8:30pm

Prof. Azzan Yadin Israel: Art as Biblical Commentary
In partnership with Congregation Beth Am, Los Altos Hills
Tuesdays, 9/10, 9/17 & 9/24 @ 7–8:30pm

Eleanor Shapiro—Israel/Palestine: A Dual-Narrative Approach
Wednesdays, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 & 10/01 @ 7–8:30pm

Dr. Rivka Amado: Ladino Language, Culture, Music & Poetry (In-person only)
In partnership with—and at—Shaar Zahav, San Francisco
Saturdays (after Shabbat services) 9/14 & 9/21 @ ~12:15

Talmud Circles

Dr. Deena Aranoff's Talmud Circle
Sundays @ 10am–12pm or Mondays @ 12–1pm: 9/15, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16, 1/12, 2/10, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19, 6/8

Rabbi Dorothy Richman's Talmud Circle
Wednesdays, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11, 1/15, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/7 and 6/8 @ 12–1pm

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan's Talmud Circle
Sundays, 11/3 (Palo Alto), 12/8 (SF), 1/12 (Palo Alto), 2/2 (SF), 3/2 (Palo Alto), 4/6 (SF), 4/27 (Palo Alto), 6/8 (SF) at 10am–12pm

Languages

Read Hebrew? Yes, You Can!
Sunday, 9/15 @ 2pm-4pm

Jehon Grist: Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 1
Sundays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/8 @ 3:45-5pm

Jehon Grist—Reading the Bible: Were the Biblical Philistines Israel’s Worst Nightmare or Something Else?  
Sundays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24 @ 5:15-6:45pm