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Programs with this icon are part of a series (and the tuition is for the full series). Please register for the program even if you aren’t able to make it to all sessions in the series. Most of our programs are recorded and can be viewed within 2 days following the program/session under the “Videos of Past Programs” tab.
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Profs. Sam Shonkoff, Naomi Seidman, David Biale
“Old Boys” at the New Lehrhaus: The Rosenzweig-Buber-Scholem Debate Transported to 2023 (In Person Only)
In partnership with the Center for Jewish Studies at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, and YIVO in New York
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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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Chew-ish & Jew-ish—Lunch & Learn @ Manny’s Cafe
Rabbi Jessica Graf: What REALLY Happened at Sinai? (In Person Only)
The holiday of Shavuot, which begins Thursday evening (May 25), celebrates the giving of the Torah at Sinai. Jewish tradition holds that every Jew throughout all time was present at Sinai. Do you “remember” it? What does archeology tell us? Was there a mass gathering at Mt. Sinai? A golden calf? Tablets inscribed with ten commandments? Join us for some answers… and more questions.
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Joel ben Izzy—Harvesting Our Stories: an Interactive Workshop (Zoom Only)
We all have stories to tell. This fun, highly participatory workshop will help you discover and tell stories from your own life. Along the way you'll learn the essential techniques of storytelling, helping you to bring your tales to life and find more. You'll also hear some great stories from other participants, as well as tales Joel has gathered over his many years as a travelling storyteller, so bring along friends and family.
(Suitable for adults and older kids, teen-age and up.)
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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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Soil to Soul: Agriculture and Jewish Culture series
A partnership program of Urban Adamah and New Lehrhaus, and with Jewish Food Society
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Dr. Jehon Grist & Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan: What REALLY Happened at Sinai? (Zoom only)
Shavuot celebrates Matan Torah - the giving of the Torah at Sinai. But what really happened there? Jewish tradition holds that every Jew throughout all time was present at Sinai. What do we "remember" from it? And what does archeology tell us about it: was there a mass gathering? a golden calf? tablets inscribed with ten commandments? Or did something even more earthshaking happen in the Sinai desert?
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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 & Dr. James Gracer—The Bible on the Couch: A Rabbi and Psychiatrist Analyze Sacred Texts (In Person and On Zoom)
Rabbi Judy Shanks and Dr. James Gracer (married for 44 years) join forces to bring a psychological lens to our Biblical ancestors. We will explore together hidden motivations, possible diagnoses, and complicated relationships between siblings, spouses, G-d, and humans. Teachings and discussions will draw on both classical midrashic texts and modern psychological theories. Channel your inner Freud!
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David Stromberg & David Roskies: Isaac Bashevis Singer's Simple Gimple (Zoom Only)
We are pleased to announce a partnership with YIVO in New York, the premier Institute for Jewish Research in Yiddish Language and Eastern European Jewish Culture.
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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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Jesse Yurow—Cook Across the Centuries: Recipes from Historical Cookbooks (In Person or on Zoom)
Part of the "Soil to Soul: Agriculture and Jewish Culture" series
Sunday, May 7 @ 3–4:30pm, in-person at Urban Adamah
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