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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.

Instructor

Jehon Grist

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Rabbi Sheldon Lewis—The Ground on Which We Stand: Jewish Values Summoning Us to Care for Our Only Home (Zoom only)

Virtual Program

In partnership with Congregation Kol Emeth and Congregation Beth Am

Instructor

Sheldon Lewis

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Rabbi Yoel Kahn: The World of Midrash (In Person Only)

in partnership with Congregation Beth El, Berkeley

Location

Congregation Beth El, Berkeley

1301 Oxford St.
Berkeley, CA 94709 + Google Map

Instructor

Yoel Kahn

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Prof. Erich S. Gruen: Scriptural Tales Retold (Zoom only)

Virtual Program

Biblical narratives retain a powerful hold on the Jewish imagination, yet many Jewish (and some non-Jewish) writers in the Greco-Roman era rewrote many of these stories despite their ostensible sacredness. What did the authors of these

Instructor

Erich Gruen

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Daniel Matt: Exploring the Zohar in English or the Original Aramaic (Virtual on Zoom)

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.

Instructor

Daniel Matt

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Prof. Azzan Yadin-Israel: Art as Biblical Commentary (on Zoom)

Virtual Program

In partnership with Congregation Beth Am, Los Altos Hills

Though we generally think of commentary as a written medium, in fact there is a rich and fascinating body of artistic commentary to the Bible. Just as a writer must choose what elements of the story to focus on, every artistic depiction represents a series of choices regarding content, emphasis, and mode of representation. In this course we will exam... Read more

Instructor

Azzan Yadin-Israel

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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

Jannie Dresser

Register ➜Cost: $60.0047 spaces open

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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

Instructor

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan

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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. Brin... Read more

Instructor

Leanne Grossman

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Rabbi Rory Katz and Elaina Marshalek—Roots: Getting Grounded in Jewish Tradition

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 include Jewish history, holidays, spirituality, contemporary issues, and more. This class is geared for anyone who identifies as Jewish, Jewish-adjacent, or is interested in conve... Read more