Upcoming Classes & Events at Lehrhaus
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Eco Kashrut: Renewing Kosher Practice Amidst the Climate Crisis
The Eco Kashrut movement is an attempt to marry Torah values with a holistic awareness of the times and world we we live in.
Klezmer Composition Unveiled: Crafting New Tunes with Nat Seelen
Explore klezmer music, learn composition basics and create a tune together! Open to all, no music experience needed.
Seven ways to cook an eggplant & other legacies of Jewish Salonica
Come learn about an incredible, musical community of Sephardi and Romaniote Jews whose recipes, songs and language are our duty to preserve.
How Busy is Too Busy? An Ancient Jewish Question for Modern Times
We'll explore the issue of how, when, and whether to multitask through the lens of talmudic texts.
The Great Gatsby, White Supremacy, and Antisemitism
A look at Gatsby in its original context & how previous media adaptations have handled the novel’s treatment of Jews and African-Americans.
Tangled in Torah: The Song of Songs and the Gifts from the Wilderness
Following a teaching on Shir HaShirim, we will create Zentangle®-inspired art as our own creative interpretations of this poetic text.
Beyond This Life: Jewish Perspectives on Life After Death
What happens after we die? And what does Judaism have to say about it? Like all good questions, there’s far more than one answer.
The Torah of Che Guevara: Jewish Student Activists in Military Brazil
This class examines the experiences of young Brazilian Jews who fought against the Brazilian military dictatorship during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Controversial Topics in Jewish and American Law
This class offers an intriguing comparison between Jewish and American legal systems and their approach to current social issues.
On Sea Snails and Spiritual Searching: Unlocking Our Imagination Through Children’s Stories
Through text-based discussion, doodling, and writing prompts, we’ll use our imaginations to explore what sea snails and the natural world can teach us about curiosity and patience; safety and shelter; beauty and belonging.
The Mizrahi Return to Arabic Music
In the last two decades, a small group of Mizrahi Jews have returned to their Arab roots and transformed the country’s pop music scene.
The Golem, A Series: The Golem Created
Together, we'll explore Rabbinic and Kabbalistic texts on crafting a golem. What are the powers (and limitations) of this awesome figure? How did this Jewish legend begin to influence European storytelling?
A Taste of the Hebrew College Me'ah Classic program
Learn more Hebrew College’s Me’ah program: an amazing two-year journey through Jewish history that provides adults of all backgrounds with a foundation in Jewish culture and civilization.
Mother's Milk or Deadly Poison? Competing Images of Torah
As we approach the holiday of Shavuot, traditionally seen as the anniversary of the Israelites receiving the Torah, we'll explore a variety of competing interpretations about the gift of Torah and the role it plays in our lives.
The Golem, A Series: The Golem Revealed
The golem's original calling was to protect the Jewish people. Sometimes, however, that task ran awry... In this session, we'll delve into materials from the modern period that explore how the golem's mission was expanded (and diverted) as it became a danger even to its creator.
The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic: Rereading the Women of the Talmud
How does the Talmud portray its heroines? Why are they never as they first seem? And what does this tell us about the rabbis' views of marriage, sex, childbirth, and what it means to be a woman in the world?
The Golem, A Series: The Golem Redeemed
In recent years, the golem has become a staple of speculative fiction. Our final conversation will explore how the golem has come to offer us insights into interpersonal relationships, spiritual quests and personal growth.
Transforming Tradition: Crafting a Path to Tikkun Olam Through Prayer
Uncover how minor changes in traditional prayers fuel our journey toward Tikkun Olam, reshaping our views on self, others, and the divine.
Book Event - GREEN WORLD: A Tragicomic Memoir of Love & Shakespeare
Green World is a poignant and humorous memoir following Michelle Ephraim's journey from a struggling young adult to a Shakespeare scholar.
Swap Doom Scrolling for Community: Harnessing Judaism to Fight Loneliness
Dive into ancient wisdom and modern techniques to learn how you can become an instrument of connection in your community.
What Makes Loopholes Religious? A Book Talk
Author Dr. Elana Stein Hein discusses her new book, which looks at loopholes as a lens for understanding rabbinic views on law and ethics.
An Evening of New Yiddish Folklore, Papercut Crankie + Live Klezmer Music!
Join us for an evening of Yiddish folklore storytelling featuring a crankie and live score -- followed by a concert of live klezmer music!
Passover and Passing Through: Celebrating Miracles Big and Small
In this session, we will explore the miracles in the splitting of the sea. Who stepped in first? How did Jews journey through?
Creating the Jewish Community You Want and Need
Join the Diamants in conversation about how they created institutions and communities in response to the needs of the Jewish world.
Passover Unbound: Making your Passover Experience Deeper and Spicier
Energize your Passover with the Judaism Unbound team by exploring innovative ways to elevate seders and connect more deeply this year!
Unraveling Mikraot Gedolot: Navigating Torah Texts and Traditions
In this monthly class, we will dive into the Mikraot Gedolot, which prints the Torah text surrounded by annotations from throughout history.
Leil Shimurim: The Fragility of Hope on Seder Night
Passover Seder, termed "a Night of Keeping Watch," prompts reflection on vigilance, inviting contemplation on hopes, fears, and redemption.
THE EIGHTH DAY - Short Film Screening and Discussion with the Filmmakers
Join us to screen and discuss THE EIGHTH DAY, a Jewish comedy short film exploring circumcision and contemporary queer Jewish parenting.
Edith Stein: The Life and Legacy of a Jewish-Catholic Saint
Come learn about Edith Stein, the German-Jewish philosopher turned Catholic nun who was killed in Auschwitz.
The Fours of the Passover Seder
Make Passover more meaningful this year! Each session will dive into one set of four: cups, questions, children, and mothers.
Passover in the Zohar: Job, Pharaoh, and the Smashing of the Demonic Forces
Embark on a captivating journey into the mystical realms of the Zohar as we examine an esoteric interpretation of the Passover story!
Understanding National Zionism through Rabbi Kook (and vice versa)
Discussion about Ma'amar Ha'Dor - Rabbi Kook's reflections regarding the secular Zionist movement in Israel.
Book Talk: The Yedid Nefesh Haggadah
Encounter the Haggadah in a whole new way by joining Rabbi Joshua Cahan to explore his new Haggadah!
SOLD OUT: Robots at the Seder, Passover and the Exodus in Science Fiction
Join us for an innovative evening exploring the intersection of Passover traditions with modern themes, including AI ethics and robots!
SOLD OUT: A Taste of Jewish Brunch from Around the World
Join us for a vibrant tasting of brunchy global Jewish dishes inspired by the newly released cookbook The Jewish Holiday Table.
Serach Bat Asher: Immortal Bubbe of the Rabbinic Imagination
Join us as we explore the legendary figure of Serach Bat Asher, the eternal grandmother of rabbinic time.
What is the Meaning of Suffering? Talmudic Insights and Interpretations
Delve into the Talmud's perspective on suffering, exploring its meaning, our responses, and the divine presence within.
Jewish Hollywood
A history of Jewish involvement in the movies, from the founding moguls to Steven Spielberg and Woody Allen.
Judaism at the Speed of Technological Change
Join us to explore what it means for Judaism to remain a relevant, adaptable moral force far into the future.
More than Melodies: Exploring the Sounds of Redemption
Part 3 of 3: Immerse yourself in the intersection of music and freedom and unearth new songs for your Passover table.
Mizrahi Piyyutim and Arab Maqam with Yoni Battat
Learn about liturgical Jewish poetry from the Middle East and Arab musical mode system ("maqam") used to sing them!
Not in Heaven: Navigating Loss and Change in the Talmud
Discuss loss, communal stories, and change using a text from the Talmud about the aftermath of Moses' death.
Metatron, Angel of the Presence: From the Talmud to Amazon Prime
Join us to explore if the angel Metatron of Talmudic text is anything like his pop culture depictions in books, on film, and on TV ?
SOLD OUT: What's Hate Got to Do With it? An early Zionist rabbi's surprising warning
Explore what Zionism could and should mean, the inherent dangers of nationalism, and how to imagine a future built on love, not hate or fear.
Arguments of Practical Wisdom: Rav Elisha Ancselovits on How to Disagree
Dive into a seemingly abstruse Jewish law to learn how to argue practically.
More than Manischewitz: Drinks to Uplift your Passover
Part 2 of 3: Explore the role of craft cocktails and mocktails and how they can infuse, enrich, and uplift your Passover.