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New Lehrhaus

New Lehrhaus executive director Robby Adler Peckerar teaches a Yiddishkayt tour group in Białystok, Poland. (Courtesy)
Posted inIdeas

New Lehrhaus merges with L.A.’s Yiddishkayt, expands its course catalog

by Julie Zigoris January 5, 2026January 6, 2026

Updated on Jan. 6 One of the most popular courses at New Lehrhaus, the Berkeley-based Jewish learning institute, uses a novel approach to understanding the Talmud: “Seinfeld.” “Whatever excites somebody’s […]

Watch & Nosh paired TV with food for a delicious experience. (Photo/Andrew Esensten)
Posted inSmall Bites

Event pairs Israeli TV with food; New Lehrhaus new culture series; etc.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 27, 2023March 1, 2023
Michael Krasny, best known to locals as the former longtime host of "Forum" on KQED, is now teaching a course for New Lehrhaus. (Photo/File)
Posted inEducation

New Lehrhaus started small and then ‘exploded’ — in a good way

by Sue Fishkoff October 20, 2022October 23, 2022
“Our mission as New Lehrhaus is to provide some anchoring in Jewish tradition, Jewish practice,” said Rachel Biale, who runs New Lehrhaus with her husband, David.
Posted inBay Area

New Lehrhaus class series views abortion through Jewish lens

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky May 24, 2022May 26, 2022
Fred Rosenbaum founded the original Lehrhaus in 1974 and will be teaching classes as part of the new Lehrhaus beginning next month.
Posted inBay Area

It’s back! New Lehrhaus to kick off first classes next month 

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky September 9, 2021September 9, 2021

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