Jewish Holidays
Sun 24

- Pacific Time

Jehon Grist: What REALLY Happened on Purim (Zoom only)

Virtual Program

Esther's story is exciting, romantic and disturbing. Set in the imaginary lavish court of the Persian king 2,400 years ago, it is an early example of anti-Semitism. Is there actual history here? Why did many Jews oppose its addition to the Biblical Canon? We will explore key parts of the text of the Book of Esther and its world, then fast forward to its ‘movie midrash’ - how Hollywood has interpreted the story.

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Wed 20

- Pacific Time Series

Multiple Presenters: Sacred Sounds: Kabbalat Shabbat Exploration in Learning & Song (In person only)

Four-session series in partnership with Urban Adamah

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Location

Urban Adamah

1151 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710 + Google Map
Wed 27

- Pacific Time Series

Profs. Robert Alter & Daniel Matt—Sacred Sounds: Kabbalat Shabbat Exploration in Learning & Song (Zoom only)

Virtual Program

In partnership with Urban Adamah

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Sun 24

- Pacific Time

Rachel Biale—Purim: The Hangover Edition (In Person Only)

In partnership with Manny's, San Francisco

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Location

Manny's

3092 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 + Google Map

Instructor

Thu 16

- Pacific Time

Prof. Yael Zerubavel
What REALLY Happened on Lag Ba'Omer: The Multiple Traditions of Lag Ba'Omer—A Jewish-Israeli View (Zoom Only)

Virtual Program

Part of our “What REALLY Happened on…” series

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Sun 18

- Pacific Time

Prof. Naomi Seidman—Tu be’Av: The Little-known Jewish Summer of Love (In person only)

Part of “LEHRHAUS ALEHOUSE” at Beer Baron in Rockridge. First drink is on us!

The Mishna speaks of Tu Be’Av, an ancient matchmaking festival, one that disappeared until the modern period, when it was revived in the Land of Israel and in the Orthodox world. On the holiday, great rabbis pray, without charge, for unmarried men and women to find their mates. But who revived this festival? Neither Zionists nor Orthodox rabbis. Join us to discuss the role of a divorced woman... Read more

Location

Beer Baron Whiskey Bar & Kitchen

5900 College Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618 + Google Map

Instructor

Sun 11

- Pacific Time

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan: What REALLY Happened on Tish’ah Be-Av (Zoom only)

Virtual Program

Eicha, “how,” is the first Hebrew word of the Book of Lamentations, and its Hebrew title. Lamentations is read on Tish’a B’Av, but what really happened/happens on the 9th of Av, Tish’a Be-Av?

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Sun 15

- Pacific Time

Prof. Deena Aranoff—Talmud Study: High Holy Days

Hybrid Program

In partnership with the Osher Marin JCC

Please join us for an immersive two-hour Talmud session in which the words of the rabbis will enable us to step into the upcoming cycle of holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot. This study session will support us in preparing for this sacred time and its potential for restoration and transformation.

Sunday, September 15, 10am–12pm

Location

Osher Marin JCC

200 N San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903 + Google Map

Instructor

Sun 29

- Pacific Time

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan—If I Raise My Voice, Remember, I Am Only Praying: The Poetry of Alan Lew

Part of “LEHRHAUS ALEHOUSE” at Manny's in San Francisco

Are you seeking a more conversational and grounded circle to begin your process of personal contemplation this Elul? Join New Lehrhaus and Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan for our latest Lehrhaus Alehouse series! This gathering will introduce you to the lively, profound and versatile Jewish-Buddhist texts of the late, great Alan Lew, a San Francisco rabbi and the founder of the world's first Jewish meditat... Read more

Location

Manny's

3092 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 + Google Map
Tue 22

- Pacific Time

Prof. Daniel Boyarin: What REALLY Happened on Simchat Beit Hasho'eva (on Zoom)

Virtual Program
Simchat Beit Hasho'eva ("The Rejoicing at the Place of Water-Drawing") takes place during Sukkot. The Talmud says: "He who has not seen the rejoicing at the Place of the Water-Drawing has never seen rejoicing in his life."

This "Water Holiday" brought thousands to the Temple courtyard for a water libation ritual followed by music and dance, burning-torch tossing, handstands, feasting, and a bit of mayhem as men and women mingled.

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