The dialogue and occasional teasing between the two professors was delightful.  Dr. Hendel’s placing the creation of the texts in historical / social settings added to the depth of the wisdom:  real people confronting real human dilemmas. 

Mazal tov on a great inaugural lecture! . . . loved learning more about Rosenzweig. It was fascinating to hear that so many rabbis had reported that he was such an influential thinker for them – I am not alone in feeling that way! You articulated more of what you hope to achieve, all in relation to Rosenzweig and the original Lehrhaus. Beautiful all around.

A most excellent class [The Bible Now]… which has left my head spinning and returning to reread the texts. 

… Thank you for what you’ve done for New Lehrhaus.  I’m very grateful.  Having this community resource is very meaningful (for me personally and, I know, for the whole community).  I loved the first session I attended (“The Bible Now’) last week.  Looking forward to more. 

What a special evening we had last night enjoying and being moved by your Zoom on Hanukkah. I know my mom was smiling as she was a huge Tom Lehrer fan. Between the laughs and learning, music and dance our horizons of Hanukkah were expanded. What a rich culture. The rest of us (non-Jews) are fortunate that so many Jews are so generous in sharing their muses and insights into this complicated world.

I love the texts you have chosen and the spectrum of viewpoints on this topic [Torah from the Bedroom].  I especially appreciate BOTH your male/female perspectives on these texts as well.

This class [The Bible Now] was so worthwhile. Please have the instructors back for many more workshops. There’s so much more to learn about the Hebrew Bible 

I LOVE the [Cultural Memory: Ladino Music and poetry] class.  Wow!  What a fabulous and interesting presentation! Plus I love hearing the songs.  So beautiful. Thank you so very much for teaching this!

I love, love, love the New Lehrhaus project – so wonderful, such a feeling of community.  It came together so quickly – I’m very impressed.