The Tribe Has Spoken: Jewish Wisdom from Reality TV

What can Survivor, Squid Game, The Amazing Race, and Big Brother teach us about Jewish values and the human condition? In this class, we’ll explore competition-based reality TV as a modern mirror for timeless Jewish questions: How do we balance self-preservation with communal responsibility? What happens to our ethics when survival is on the line? Through Torah, rabbinic wisdom, and pop culture analysis, we’ll uncover how these shows dramatize themes of trust, deception, alliance, and redemption. Let's explore what it means to stay human when the cameras are always rolling and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Rabbi Jamie Field is a washed-up reality TV star, having competed on season 2 of Squid Game: The Challenge as player 357. She believes that you don't need to have strong hand-eye coordination to be a mensch. Rabbi Jamie was born in LA and bopped around the East Coast before finding a home in Boston. She was ordained in May 2024 and wrote her thesis advocating for sex-ed in Jewish spaces.

Who are these classes for?

Our classes are for everyone—whether you’re brand new to the topic or have been engaging with it for years, we encourage participation from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels. Unless otherwise noted, no prior knowledge or experience is needed. Not sure if a class is for you? Email us at Learning@Lehr.haus!

Why are there tickets at different prices?

Our tickets utilize a Pay-What-You-Can model so attendees can pay a range of prices based on what they are able to pay to allow for greater accessibility. Please select the price point that feels right for you.

Can I eat during class?

While we do not serve food in the study, you are welcome to order and enjoy drinks during class and join us for a meal before or after class. We highly recommend making a reservation if you know you'll be dining with us. Visit www.lehr.haus/reservation to check availability and book a table.

Getting to Lehrhaus?

Street parking is readily available on Washington Street or Beacon Street (Map). The meters all take quarters or can be paid through the ParkBoston or ParkMobile apps. The closest T stops are Union Square (Green Line D & E, 0.8 mile walk, or #109 bus) and Harvard Square (Red Line, 0.8 mile walk, or the #109 bus). There is a bus stop just out front, on Washington (#83 and #109).