Lehrhaus Judaica

A New Age for Humanity & Judaism: Coming to Grips with Power, Freedom & Choice

debbie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:45:49 +0000

Don’t miss this EXCLUSIVE Bay Area appearance by one of the greatest Jewish thinkers of our time:

Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg –

A New Age for Humanity & Judaism: Coming to Grips with Power, Freedom & Choice

Thursday, March 18 @ 7:30 p.m.

Generally regarded to be one of the greatest modern Jewish thinkers alive today, Irving (Yitz) Greenberg is the former president of the Jewish Life Network/Steinhardt Foundation, a prolific writer, an Orthodox rabbi, and a Harvard Ph D. He will be speaking about the third era in Jewish history, the ethics of Jewish power, pluralism and post denominationalism.

In association with Lehrhaus Judaica

$20 public/$18 members/$10 students

Lehrhaus Co-Sponsors BJE Young Adult Feast of Jewish Learning

debbie — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:22:54 +0000

March 7, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
JCCSF at 3200 California Street, San Francisco

Lehrhaus Judaica is proud to co-sponsor Bureau of Jewish Education’s 5th Annual Young Adult Feast of Jewish Learning “WANDER/LUST.”

To get a taste of the Feast, check out this 50 second video. Join hundreds of inquisitive minds for dozens of interactive workshops on Jewish texts, philosophy, mysticism, spirituality, culture, cooking, yoga, lust and love.

Click here to download the detailed class descriptions and teacher bios. Classes are taught by professors, rabbis, artists, and educators from all walks of Jewish life.

Each participant can attend three 75-minute workshops
Everyone (21-40ish) is welcome and everything is FREE.

Visit www.bjesf.org/feast to get the full scoop.

Questions? Contact Mariana Roytman Schiffner at bjefeast@gmail.com.

The Elusive Search for Arab-Israeli Peace

erika — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:37:44 +0000

With Dr. Aaron David Miller

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
7:00 pm
FREE

Lehrhaus Judaica
2736 Bancroft Way, Berkeley (parking is available in the UC lot across the street from Lehrhaus and a block down on Bancroft)

Dr. Aaron David Miller, U.S. State Department advisor, formulated U.S. policy on the Middle East and the Arab-Israel peace process. His book, The Much Too Promised Land: America’s Elusive Search for Arab-Israeli Peace, was published in March 2008; he has been featured on CNN, NBC, CBS, Fox and PBS and his articles have appeared in newspapers throughout the world.

http://jewishfed.org/event/elusive-search-arab-israeli-peace-1

Lehrhaus Thanks Its 36th Anniversary Supporters

debbie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:22:26 +0000

Eve Bernstein (in purple) with her family

Lehrhaus Judaica and honoree Eve Bernstein wish to thank the following individuals and organizations for making our 36th anniversary memorable. Approximately 250 people attended a gala at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on February 21 to mark our double chai anniversary. Thanks to everyone for helping us become a national leader in adult Jewish education.

Here is a complete list of the sponsors for our 36th anniversary:

Chancellor
Eve Bernstein and Alex Gersznowicz
The Goodman Family Foundation
Eda and Joseph Pell
The Laszlo N. Tauber Family Foundation

Dean
Mem Dryan Bernstein, Suzanne and Elliott Felson, and the Smorgon Family
Chris and Warren Hellman
Fran and Bobby Lent
Susan and Moses Libitzky
Barbara and Richard Rosenberg
Diane and Howard Zack

Professor
Barbara and Gerson Bakar
Patricia C. Dunn-Jahnke and
William Jahnke
Anita Friedman
Phyllis K. Friedman
Nancy and Stephen Grand
Bill Lowenberg
Lisa and John Pritzker
Varda and Irving Rabin
Ruthellen Toole

Educator
Bernice Greene
Jo-Ann and Dr. Arnold Jacobson
Jim Koshland
Martha Ann and Sandy Wishnev

Learner
Marci and Marc Dollinger
Barbara and Barry Kay
Marlene and Martin Stein

Student
Riva and David Berelson
Abbe Braitman
Debbie and Barry Cohn
Phyllis and David Cook
Amy and Mort Friedkin
Miriam and Gerald Friedkin
Jehon Grist
Lorraine and Marvin Jacobs
Hilda and Seymour Kessler
Phyllis Moldaw
Neva and Marvin Moskowitz
Joyce and Gary Rifkind
Fred Rosenbaum
Carol and Harry Saal
Fred Rosenbaum
Richard Thalheimer
Anita and Ron Wornick
Roberta and Dr. Murray Zucker

Supporter
Rachel and David Biale
Judy and Bob Huret
Fred Issac
Jane Kahn and Michael Bien
Roz and Don Kahn
Vivian and Leonard Lehmann
Sonya and Paul Orbuch
Roselyne Swig

Helper
David Kiefer
Wendy and Dr. Howard Kleckner
H. Gordon Osser
Jan Reicher and Yossi Alouf
Ellen and Mike Rosenberg
Lisa and Peter Rosenberg
Susan and Alan Rothenberg
Rochelle Shapell and Lorne Buchman
Marilyn Taubman

Friend
Gilah and Mark Abelson
Audrey Adelson
Betty and Jack Adler
Hope and Noah Alper
Anonymous in appreciation of Jo-Ann Jacobson
Rabbi Raphael Asher
Bella Barany
Rose Barlow
Ann and Irwin Bear
Jason Bernstein
Julie Bernstein
Rachel Bernstein and Shai Shaul
Judy and Jordan Bloom
Vivien and Michael Bronshvag
Shirley and Steven Brown
Libi and Ron Cape
Molly Freeman
Susan and Howard Garsh
Vida Goldstein
Connie and Milt Greenfield
Stacie Herschman
Janet Jacobs
Vicki and Scott L. Kahn
Judith Katz
Jacqueline Manne
Marlyn and Lawrence McClaskey
Katie and Michael Riemer
Gisela and William Schecter
Esther and Barry Sherman
Susie and Rich Sorkin
Judy Stein
Virginia and David Vogel
Susan Wallach
Liz Wallerstein
Amy Wollman and Gerry Berkowitz
Carole Zawatsky

Thanks to Our Community Sponsors
Berkeley Hillel
Brandeis HIllel Day School
Building Jewish Bridges
Bureau of Jewish Education
Congregation Beth Am
Congregation Beth Ami
Congregation Beth Sholom
Congregation B’nai Emunah
Congregation Emanu-El
Congregation Kol Emeth
Congregation Netivot Shalom
Congregation Shomrei Torah
Contra Costa JCC
EKS Publishing
JCHS of the Bay
Jewish Community Federation and Foundation East Bay
JCRC
Jewish Home of San Francisco
JFCS
JPEF
Judah L. Magnes Museum
Kehillah High School
Koret Foundation
Oshman Family JCC
Progressive Jewish Alliance
Reutlinger Comm. for Jewish Living
Temple Beth Abraham
Temple Isaiah
Temple Sinai
Taube Foundation for Jewish Life
and Culture

In Kind
Sue and Dick Wollack, Big Horn Cellars
Chuck Siegel, Charles Chocolates
Palace Hotel

Additional Supp ort From
Jewish Community Federationand Endowment Fund in San Francisco
The Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund
The Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
The Posen Foundation
Sinai Memorial Chapel

36th Anniversary honoring Eve Bernstein

erika — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:15:21 +0000

We are celebrating our 36th anniversary with a gala dinner this Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 5:30 p.m., at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. We will honor Eve Bernstein, one of the most energetic and effective Jewish community leaders in Northern California.

**To those of you attending, parking is available for a flat rate of $15 at Hearst Parking Center, 45 Third Street (right behind the Palace Hotel).**

We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

Cover Story on Cosmopolitans in January 29 Issue of the j.

debbie — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:33:10 +0000

Lehrhaus Founding Director Fred Rosenbaum’s new book, Cosmopolitans: A Social and Cultural History of the Bay Area (UC Press, 2009), is featured as the cover story in the January 29 issue of j. The Jewish News Weekly. Click here to read the full story: From Gold Rush to gay rights: new book chronicles history of Jewish life in Bay Area

Donate Now

erika — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:03:42 +0000

As Lehrhaus celebrates our 36th Anniversary this year, we thank you for your help. If you’d like to show continued support, please click here to donate.

Zalmen Mlotek in Concert

erika — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:21:40 +0000

This internationally recognized concert pianist and authority on Yiddish music will perform with Sephardic singer Daniella Rabbani. Mlotek’s Yiddish-Klezmer music hit Broadway with Those Were the Days, the first bilingual musical honored with a Drama Desk Award and nominated for two Tony Awards. He conceived the All Star Klezmer Extravaganza at Lincoln Center. It was televised by PBS for Great Performances and released on CD and video as In the Fiddler’s House with Itzhak Perlman. Mlotek’s Yiddish choral work can be heard on Mandy Patinkin’s CD, Mameloshen.

Sunday, February 7
7:00 PM
$25 Members, $30 Non-members, $20 students & seniors

Contact: Katie Chapin, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (650) 223-8622
Email: kchapin@paloaltojcc.org

For more information, visit the Oshman Family JCC website here.

This concert is being underwritten in memory of Naomi Leah Solomon by the Solomon family.

Images of Indochina: Telling Fortunes Beyond the Beaten Path

erika — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:16:36 +0000

In the fall of 2008, Rick Saal joined a small group of photographers on a journey to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. With some basic language skills, an eye prepared for the unexpected and a friendly and open approach, Saal captured people in their multi-faceted daily lives.

Exhibit Opening: Sunday, February 7
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto, Room E104
Fee: Free

Contact: Sally B. Oken, Cultural Arts Director
Phone: 650-223-8613
E-mail: soken@paloaltojcc.org

The exhibit will be open from February 7 – Feb 25.

For more information, visit the Oshman Family JCC website here.

Sacred Jewish and Muslim Music of the Middle East

erika — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:53 +0000

The Yuval Ron Ensemble, with Dervish Aziz, from the Mevlavi Sufi Order.

7:00pm: Special reception and talk with Yuval Ron about his life’s work with music as a bridge between Muslims and Jews plus delicious refreshments and schmoozing, hosted by the Madrasa-Midrash Course sponsors.

JCC of the East Bay
1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley

Ticket prices and purchase at www.jewishmusicfestival.org.

To sign up with PJA for discounted group tickets, contact Alexander Sharone at Asharone@pjalliance.org.