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Rabbi Rory Katz and Elaina Marshalek—Roots: Getting Grounded in Jewish Tradition
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Daniel Matt: Exploring the Zohar in English or the Original Aramaic (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.
Earlier series are available via Zoom session recordings. There is one free introductory session that is recommended for new students but not required.
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Rebecca Schisler—In the Garden of Words: Genesis in Translation
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Multiple Presenters—Living In The Presence: A Very Special Book Launch
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Ken Blady: Yiddish Reading Salon (Zoom only)
In partnership with KlezCalifornia
In this strictly reading and iberzetsn (translating) Yiddish class, students will have an opportunity to read various myselekh (stories), pamelekh (slowly) and mit geduld (with patience), so that even those who have only “cheder” (elementary school) level proficiency can participate and follow along. The instructor will provide PDF readers in Yiddish with English translation.
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Rabbi Sheldon Lewis—The Ground on Which We Stand: Jewish Values Summoning Us To Care For Our Only Home (Introductory Session: In person or on Zoom)
In partnership with Congregation Kol Emeth and Congregation Beth Am
Explicitly and implicitly, Torah texts point to the idea that we are stewards of a planet to which we never gain title. Surprisingly visionary obligations follow to treat this earth with reverence. This course will focus on a journey through Torah and later rabbinic teaching searching for wisdom to safeguard our only shared home.
Tuesday, November 14 @ 7–8:30pm; FREE
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Profs. Robert Alter and Ron Hendel with Nicholas McGegan and Clifford (Kip) Cranna—From the Page to the Stage: The Bible in Text and Opera
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Hannah Ginsborg & Sam Berrin Shonkoff—Modern Europe: Spinoza (In-Person Only)
A screening of Yair Qedar’s documentary film on Spinoza followed by a panel discussion & refreshments. At the Dinner Room, GTU Library, Berkeley. Hybrid.
March 5 @ 5–7pm
This session is part of a five-part series called The Heretic in the Room. If you'd like to attend the entire series but cannot afford the full tuition you may contact programs@newlehrhaus... Read more
