Lehrhaus/Adult Learning
Sukkat Shalom has an active adult education program (Adult Learning) that covers a wide range of subjects, including Jewish history, philosophy and literature, Jewish prayer and meditation in various progressive forms, Jewish holidays and the life cycle, as well as general guidance on how you can develop a progressive Jewish practice that is meaningful to you.
Lehrhaus Spring 2026 - Exploring Faith and Tradition
This spring, we invite you to a journey through Jewish thought, text, and practice. Our upcoming term offers a rich tapestry of learning, ranging from deep theological inquiries to hands-on experiential sessions. Please note that while we welcome everyone, all sessions and discussions are held in English.
Deep Dives and Intellectual Struggles
A core highlight of the term is our three-part series, “God, Torah, and the People Who Struggle with God.” This series explores radical Jewish views of God, the communal nature of learning Torah, and the evolving concept of Jewish Peoplehood. Whether you are a regular or a newcomer, you are welcome to attend the entire series or just a single session.
Prayer and Practice
For those looking to understand the mechanics of Jewish worship, we are offering a two-part exploration of the Siddur (the Jewish prayer book). Additionally, we will prepare for the major spring festivals—including a Tu Bishvat Seder, a creative Purim shpil, and soulful Pesach preparations.
Unless otherwise stated, the following applies to all adult education within Sukkat Shalom:
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Teaching takes place in English, with questions and discussions in both English and Swedish.
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Starting in 2026, adult education will require registration per term, which means you do not need to register for each individual lesson, but once per term. You register for adult education before the start of the term, regardless of how many lessons you plan to attend. It is completely fine to skip some lessons. It will also be possible to register for the course during the term, subject to availability. No prior knowledge is required.
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Adult education is open to all members of Sukkat Shalom and/or JFST (including children from 13 years old, as well as partners).
How to Register:
To receive the detailed schedule and register for our new courses (which began on January 11, 2026), please fill out the form below. Note that members are welcome to register throughout the term.
Why the name Lehrhaus?
In 1920, a young philosopher in Frankfurt named Franz Rosenzweig faced a crisis: how could Judaism remain meaningful, dynamic, and vital in the modern world when its most gifted and creative minds were abandoning it? His answer was innovative and trailblazing: the Freie Jüdische
Lehrhaus (the Free Jewish House of Learning), where learning would flow not from ancient texts to modern life, but from contemporary questions back to classical wisdom.
Rosenzweig’s revolutionary insight was that the most profound learning often comes from those who bring “other” knowledge into conversation with Jewish texts—a principle that informs our approach to Jewish learning today. Hence, we our adult learning program after Rosenzweig’s innovative project for adult learners.
