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Tours

Led by scholars and experts on the history, culture, and Jewish significance of each destination, our national and international study tours provide access to sites and people that ordinary package tours seldom include -- from participating in an archaeological dig (Israel tour, Fall 1999) to meeting with a member of the International War Crimes Tribunal in the Hague (Paris/Amsterdam tour, Spring 2000).

Most tours are accompanied by a preparatory course, in addition to reading materials and instruction during the tour itself. For more information on Lehrhaus study tours, please contact Ariel Goldstein at agoldstein@jccsf.org or 415-276-1506. The Lehrhaus Traveling Classroom is in partnership with the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. All study tours are made possible by the Ingrid D. Tauber Philanthropic Fund of the JCF.

Current Tours

Israel at the Dawn of Judaism and Christianity —
Jan. 21-30, 2014

Capernaum

Explore the Land of Israel through the lens of the Greco-Roman period when Judaism and Christianity were young. Learn about the emergence of an innovative, adaptive, and multi-faceted Judaism where it happened. Walk in the footsteps of Rabbi Akiba and Jesus and their followers in the time of the Talmud.
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Ukraine & Poland — July 24-Aug. 5, 2014

Museum of the History of Polish Jews

Witness in person how these four cities have transformed themselves since their darkest days during the Holocaust. We will reflect on the past as we visit historic sites with an eye towards understanding these political, economic, cultural, and spiritual centers of Eastern Europe.
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Jews, Blues, and Jazz — Nov. 14-22, 2013 — Fully subscribed

In the land of bagels and grits, we will explore Jewish Life in the Deep South: its rich history from Colonial Times, the war between the states, Civil Rights, and the new South. We will enjoy the music, food, and hospitality that makes the Delta home sweet home to a historic Jewish community.

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Past Tours

Lehrhaus’ Traveling Classroom Offers Variety

Jerusalem

Past Lehrhaus Tours Include

Argentina
Austria (Vienna)
Belgium
Czech Republic
Cuba
Egypt
Estonia
Germany (Berlin and Dresden)
Holland
Hungary
Israel
Jordan
Latvia
Lithuania
New York City
Poland
Prague
Russia
Spain
Uruguay

Testimonials

Berlin, Prague & Vienna 2010

I believe in listening to participants sum up their impressions of this program that this was a Jewish transformative experience for most of us. Jewish consciousness happens one person at a time and I truly feel that programs like this one are exactly what the JCCSF should be doing – Lehrhaus is a great partner.
~ Judy Edelson – San Mateo, CA

Israel and Jordan 2009

This program brought together the ancient and modern worlds of Israel not only with the two great Lehrhaus scholars, Fred Rosenbaum and Jehon Grist but also the Israel tour guide Jeremy Arons and the trip coordinator Ariel Goldstein. Each had his own perspective and views which greatly enriched and enhanced the trip.
~ Lorri Holzberg – Menlo Park, CA

April 2011 Argentina-Uruguay Tour Group