"In traditional Jewish society, the purpose of study (lernen) was not information, nor even knowledge, but a lifelong exposure to the sacred texts and an ongoing dialogue with them. Lernen was seen both as an intellectual endeavor and as an act of devotion; its process was its purpose."
~ Haym Soloveitchik
The Bay Area Community Talmud Circle, in association with New Lehrhaus (newlehrhaus.org), is a growing, dynamic and welcoming community of adult students engaged in modern Talmud study and active conversation. Five Talmud Circles exist around the Bay Area.
The meetings are virtual for now, hoping to return to in-person sessions when the situation allows. While the majority of participants are continuing students, anyone may join!
Bay Area Community Talmud Circle students study with the Koren Talmud Bavli, Taanit-Megilla, available in various print sizes and in digital editions.
Palo Alto and Los Gatos Talmud Circle
Sundays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, with Rabbi Peretz Wolf Prusan
October 3, 24, November 14, December 19, 2021 | January 30, February 27, March 27, April 10, May 22, 2022 | 9 Sessions
San Francisco and Santa Rosa Talmud Circle
Sundays, 10:00am to Noon, with Rabbi Peretz Wolf Prusan
September 19, October 17, November 21, December 12, 2021 | January 23, February 20, March 20, April 3, May 22, 2022 | 9 Sessions
Lunchtime Talmud
Wednesdays, Noon-1:00 pm, with Peretz Wolf Prusan
October 6, 20, November 3, 17, December 1, 15 2021 | January 12, 26, Feb 9, 23, Mar 9, 23, Apr 6, 20, May 4, 22, 2022 | 16 Sessions
Berkeley Talmud Circle
Sundays, 10:00 am to Noon, with Rabbi Dorothy Richman
September 26, October 17, November 21, December 12, 2021 | January 23, February 20, March 20, April 3, May 22, 2022 | 9 Sessions
Marin Talmud Circle
Sundays, 10:00am to Noon, with Prof. Deena Aranoff and Rabbi Dorothy Richman | 9 sessions
September 19, October 10, November 14, December 5, 2021 (with Rabbi Richman)
January 23, February 13, March 13, April 24, May 15, 2022 (with Prof. Aranoff)
Online via Zoom
$350 Tier 1 | $280 Tier 2 | $210 Tier 3 | Please choose the option that fits your comfort level
Contact: Abra Greenspan | [email protected]