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Jim Mavrikios & Ron Reissberg: Es a Bisl...mit Shtisel! (In person only)
In partnership with Temple Sinai and KlezCalifornia
Watch and discuss scenes from Shtisel while eating classic Ashkenazi foods featured in the show in this fun, interactive program. We will explore traditions and foods and hear commentary from Ron Reissberg—who spent several years in Haredi (ultra-orthodox) yeshivas in Israel and the US—about the community and its practices, and share y... Read more
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Profs. Robert Alter & Ron Hendel—The Bible Now: Genesis (Zoom only)
Explore the book of Genesis: major themes, style, character, and authorship. Topics include: Origins, Ancestors, Jacob's Family, and Joseph and His Brothers. We will also consider Genesis within the broader context of ancient Near Eastern literature. The recommended translation is Robert Alter, Genesis: Translation and Commentary.
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Prof. Ariel Evan Mayse: Exploring Hasidism (In person or on Zoom)
In partnership with and at BASE-Bay, Rockridge
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Base Bay Area
CA + Google Map
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Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 1: Fast Track
This eight-session course covers all the basics found in our Fall Hebrew 1 class in just four weeks. You’ll begin to learn to read, understand and appreciate Prayerbook passages, and lay the foundation for study of the Hebrew Bible. We start at the beginning, teaching the alphabet and sight-reading skills, then move on to build both vocabulary and grammar knowledge using the text Prayerbook Hebrew the Easy Way. And along the way, you’ll learn about related topics, from key Prayerbook melodies to the origins of Hebrew to life in the Biblical world.
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Fiddler on the Roof Singalong with Chinese Dinner Buffet (In Person Only)
In partnership with Berkeley Hillel and KlezCalifornia
Sing along with the movie!
"Jewish Christmas?" You bet! Join us for a Fiddler singalong complete with a kosher-style Chinese dinner buffet at Berkeley Hillel.
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Daniel Matt: Exploring the Zohar (Virtual on Zoom)
A partnership program of New Lehrhaus
In this course we read and study the Zohar, the masterpiece of Kabbalah. Currently, we are exploring the Zohar on the Book of Genesis. Students can enroll in the current series, held live on Zoom.
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Mor-anukkah: A Moroccan Hanukkah Party! (In-person only)
In partnership with Urban Adamah
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Daniel Matt: Exploring the Zohar (Virtual on Zoom)
A partnership program of New Lehrhaus
In this course we read and study the Zohar, the masterpiece of Kabbalah. Currently, we are exploring the Zohar on the Book of Genesis. Students can enroll in the current series, held live on Zoom.
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Rabbi Judy Shanks: Yes, I Want to be a Mentsh! (In person or on Zoom)
In partnership with BASE Bay in Rockridge
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Base Bay Area
CA + Google Map
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- Pacific Time Series
Daniel Matt: Exploring the Zohar (Virtual on Zoom)
A partnership program of New Lehrhaus
In this course we read and study the Zohar, the masterpiece of Kabbalah. Currently, we are exploring the Zohar on the Book of Genesis. Students can enroll in the current series, held live on Zoom.
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Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan—Readings from the Zohar: Commentary on the Weekly Torah Portion (Zoom only)
Join us on Fridays at noon for a look at the Torah Portion of the week through the portal of the Zohar. The gate pictured here is the entrance to the garden of Moses de Leon, the compiler of the Zohar. He published it as a weekly Torah companion, and that is how we will encounter it.
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Rabbi Tsipora Gabai & Jim Mavrikios: Judeo-Arabic and the Jews of North Africa (Zoom and In Person)
In partnership with Urban Adamah
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