Eicha, “how,” is the first Hebrew word of the Book of Lamentations, and its Hebrew title. Lamentations is read on Tish’a Be-Av, but what really happened/happens on the 9th of Av, Tish’a Be-Av? We will look at this date on...
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...
In partnership with the Jewish Community Library, San Francisco Jonathan Branfman will draw from his new book, Millennial Jewish Stars: Navigating Racial Antisemitism, Masculinity, and White Supremacy (New York University Press, 2024). The book uses examples from film, television, and...
New Lehrhaus is proud to present the first Seymour Fromer Memorial Program* with Mirz Z. Amiras, Seymour's daughter. In partnership with Jewish Community Library, San Francisco Malkah is an inquisitive girl, and her father’s attempts to teach her to read...
