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Sat 23

- 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

Location

Kehilla Community Synagogue

1300 Grand Avenue
Piedmont, CA 94610 + Google Map
Register for this ProgramTotal Program Fee: Free
Thu 21

- 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
Register ➜Total Program Fee: $60.0080 spaces open
Tue 19

- 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
Sun 17

- 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

Location

Jewish Community Library

1835 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94115 + Google Map
Thu 14

- Pacific Time

Fred Rosenbaum—Vishniac: The Film and the Man

Virtual Program

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.

Instructor

Register for this ProgramTotal Program Fee: $10.00
Tue 12

- 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

Location

Urban Adamah

1151 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710 + Google Map
Sun 10

- 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.

Location

Covenant Wines

1102 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710 + Google Map

Instructor

Sun 03

- 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

Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto

3921 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303 + Google Map
Register ➜Total Program Fee: $225.003 spaces open

Tue 29

- 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

Instructor

Register for this ProgramTotal Program Fee: $250.00
Mon 28

- 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

Instructor

Sun 27

- 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

Instructor

Fri 25

- Pacific Time Series

Multiple Instructors: Friday Torah Study (on Zoom)

Virtual Program
Join the Friday Morning Torah Study Group which has been meeting for 50+ years! Every week features a different teacher from among rabbis, scholars, Jewish educators, artists, and the lay leaders with which our community is blessed. Each session begins with the week's Parasha (Torah portion) and emphasizes deep conversation and multi-faceted perspectives. We offer this program tuition-free, but ask that you please consider a donation to New Le... Read more
Register ➜Total Program Fee: Free31 spaces open

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