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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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- Pacific Time Series
Jehon Grist: "Fast Track" Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 1
Virtual Program
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 melodi... Read more
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- Pacific Time
Multiple Presenters—Living In The Presence: A Very Special Book Launch
We are honored to partner with Kehilla Synagogue in presenting a special celebration to launch Burt Jacobson's (z"l) masterwork, Living in the Presence. This event honors Rabbi Burt's 30-year journey immersing in the life and teachings of the Ba'al Shem Tov (the Besht).
The event is free. Living in the Pres... Read more
Register for this ProgramTotal Program Fee: Free
- Pacific Time Series
Janis Plotkin & Karen Davis—Off The Derech: Haredi Judaism and Beyond in Film
Virtual Program
Ultra-orthodox Jewish life has long been surrounded by secrecy from within and intense curiosity from without. This course will focus on four films that present Haredi Jewish life from multiple perspectives. Critical, compassionate and profoundly humane, these films offer an expanded view of the complexities of living within and beyond the strictures of Ultra-Orthodox Jewish life. Our film selection includes two fiction feature films and two documentaries, from the US, Israel and the United... Read more
- Pacific Time Series
Rabbi Greg Marcus: The Chesed Voice (Kindness) in Jewish Texts (on Zoom)
Virtual Program
The “Chesed voice,” which prioritizes Acts of Chesed (Lovingkindness) over Jewish Law, can be traced all the way back to the Torah itself. You will learn why in the Talmud a rabbi was executed because he only studied Torah and did not engage in acts of Chesed. Join us for an extraordinary exploration of the age-old (yet totally contemporary) tension between the strict letter of the law and unbounded acts Chesed.
Tuesdays, November 19, Decembe... Read more
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- Pacific Time
Rafael Medoff and Ruth Landy: Whistleblowers: Four Who Fought to Expose the Holocaust to America
Virtual Program
In partnership with the Jewish Community Library, SF
A compelling nonfiction graphic novel written by Rafael Medoff and illustrated by Dean Motter, Whistleblowers is the true story of courageous individuals who risked their careers—or their lives—to confront the unfolding Holocaust.
Author Rafael Medoff will discuss the stories captured in the book and the process of translating them into the graphic novel format. San Fran... Read more
- Pacific Time
Fred Rosenbaum—Vishniac: The Film and the Man
Virtual Program
In partnership with the East Bay International Jewish Film Festival
Vishniac, is a documentary film that captures Europe from the streets of pre-war Berlin to those of Poland and Lithuania.
Watch the film ahead of the program (online), beginning Sunday, November 10.
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Register for this ProgramTotal Program Fee: $10.00
- Pacific Time Series
Rabbi Rory Katz and Elaina Marshalek—Roots: Getting Grounded in Jewish Tradition
We are delighted to partner on this Urban Adamah program!
New to Judaism or trying to deepen your connection to Jewish practice? Join a cohort of fellow explorers to experience the Jewish fundamentals from an embodied and Earth-based perspective. Classes will combine text study, facilitated discussions, personal reflection, and embodied spiritual practices. Subjects will ... Read more
- Pacific Time
Rebecca Schisler—In the Garden of Words: Genesis in Translation
Part of our “Lehrhaus Alehouse” series, at Covenant Winery
Join New Lehrhaus for a wine tasting at Covenant Wine Garden in Berkeley, featuring Rebecca Schisler. Schisler will share about her experience reading Genesis in its original Hebrew, and share how the practice brought fresh eyes and profound reinterpretations regarding gender, sinfulness, and seduction to one of the most influential texts on earth.
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- Pacific Time Series
Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan's Talmud Circle
Virtual Program
Become a member and pay only $112.50 for this program!
The Talmud Circle is a growing, dynamic and welcoming community of adult participants engaged in modern Talmud study and active conversation. While the majority of participants are continuing students, anyone may join! No prior experience with Talmud Study is required. Curiosity, openness, and unconditional mutual regard are all one needs. Th... Read more
Location
JCCSF
3200 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118 + Google Map
San Francisco, CA 94118 + Google Map
Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto
3921 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303 + Google Map
Palo Alto, CA 94303 + Google Map
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Register ➜Total Program Fee: $225.003 spaces open
- Pacific Time Series
Daniel Matt: Exploring the Zohar in English or the Original Aramaic (on Zoom)
Virtual Program
A partnership program of New Lehrhaus
Read and study the Zohar, the masterpiece of Kabbalah. You may enroll in either of two sections—one reading the Zohar in English and the other working with the original Aramaic. Both are live on Zoom.
Earlier series are available via Zoom session recordings. There is one free introductory session that is recommended for new students but not required.
- English Zohar readings program—Tu... Read more
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Register for this ProgramTotal Program Fee: $250.00
- Pacific Time Series
Jannie M. Dresser: Writing with Mussar (on Zoom)
Virtual Program
In partnership with Temple Sinai, Oakland
The concept of middot or “soul traits” inspires a deeper exploration of our inner lives and how we bring Jewish values into our practical daily lives. Working with this traditional Jewish ethical and spiritual practice, we will identify and create new pieces exploring our personalities and spiritual identities. No previous writing or Mussar experience required.
Mondays: October ... Read more
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- Pacific Time
Leanne Grossman: Teshuva (and More) in the Redwoods. NEW DATE, expanded topic!
NEW DATE: Sunday, Oct. 27 (same Time)
During these High Holy Days, we have an opportunity to experience the awesome redwoods in our midst through a Jewish lens. Join us for a two-hour hike through the forest reflecting on T’shuva and MORE: anticipating the rainy season - learning what the forest ecosystems of today may tell us about Jewish beliefs on nature. Moments of silence and meditation will allow is to ponder the Days of Awe each in our own way. Br... Read more
