Support Lehrhaus: Nourish the Spirit of Jewish Life, Learning and Community

The world’s first Jewish tavern and house of learning, Lehrhaus combines the lively communal atmosphere of a neighborhood bar with the study, discussion, and vibrancy of a traditional Jewish house of learning. With an award-winning food and beverage program drawing on flavors from across the Jewish diaspora, an approach to hospitality that emphasizes Jewish stories, and diverse learning experiences, Lehrhaus makes Jewish life and learning accessible, meaningful, and joyous.

As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, we rely on your generous support to continue our mission. Join us in fostering a thriving Jewish community where everyone can learn, connect, and take pride in being Jewish. Now more than ever, the world needs beacons of joyful Jewish life. Join us now, because we’re just getting started!

How Your Support Helps

Sustaining Operations

Only a fraction of our funding comes from food, drink, and programming revenue. We rely on donations from people like you to make up the rest of the funding necessary to keep Lehrhaus thriving.

Enriching Programs

Your contributions allow us to offer beautiful, meaningful communal classes, Shabbat oneg happy hours, and maintain a vibrant co-learning space during the day.

Expanding Reach

With your help, we can continue to make Jewish learning accessible, fun, and impactful for an even broader audience.

Join Us in Building a Proud, Excited (and Delicious) Jewish Future

Your support is crucial. Whether through a small contribution or a larger gift, every donation helps us nurture and expand Lehrhaus where Jewish food meets Jewish culture and Jewish learning.

Let's continue to celebrate and strengthen the Jewish community and the world together.

Other ways to support the charitable mission of Lehrhaus:

  • Checks can be sent to:

The Lehrhaus Center for Jewish Life and Learning, Inc

425 Washington Street 

Somerville, MA 02143

  • Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund

  • Please consider supporting us through your Employer Match Program

Questions? Please reach out with any questions to:  donate@lehr.haus.


Lehrhaus is a federally tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID: 88-1911890 Your donation is tax-deductible to the full legal extent.

Thank you for your commitment to vibrant Jewish life and learning.