Rembaum Institute
(Classes and Adult Learning)

Rembaum Institute of Temple Beth Am provides enriching Jewish experiences for adults & families – inspired by our Emeritus Rabbi Rembaum’s dedication to our community.

RI is full of educational opportunities for adults of Temple Beth Am, to broaden and enhance Jewish education through diverse classes, lectures, panels, programs and social action. Additionally, we extend and strengthen the spiritual and religious lives of Temple Beth Am families through programming, retreats, and creative activities. Our mission preserves Rabbi Joel Rembaum’s quarter-century dedication to Jewish adult and family education at Temple Beth Am, and a deep commitment to the state of Israel.

Ongoing Classes

Siddur Class – Tuesdays at 8:10 AM after morning minyan with Rabbi Avi Havivi

Rashi Class – Wednesdays at 8:30 AM with Rabbi Kligfeld

Midrasha: Women’s Study Group – Thursdays at 8:30 AM with Rabbi Schatz

Meditation – Fridays at 8:15 AM with Rabbi Kligfeld

Mishnah Study – Saturdays at 9:15 AM on Zoom

 

Upcoming Classes

Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos with Rabbi Joel Rembaum on Zoom

Our class will meet weekly on Tuesday evenings, 7:30-9:00 pm, starting on November 12, 2024.

Class Dates:  January 28; February 4.

But let justice well up like water, righteousness like an unfailing stream. (AMOS 5:24)

Justice, justice shall you pursue, that you may thrive and occupy the land that your God YHVH is giving you. (Deuteronomy 16:20)

Our ten-session class will study the Book of the prophet Amos. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Israel, the Northern Kingdom. Unlike many of the other prophets, his primary charges against Israel dealt with injustice and immorality. Paganism, for Amos, was a secondary issue. Amos was a master of rhetorical argument, and his powerful use of metaphors is classical.

Students will receive English/Hebrew texts in advance of our Zoom meetings so they can be reviewed in advance. Interactive discussion will constitute the methodology of our sessions. While Hebrew literacy is always helpful in the study of the Bible, those who will primarily use the English translation will be able to actively participate and feel comfortable.

Antisemitism — The Worlds Oldest Conspiracy Theory with Rabbi Joel Rembaum on Zoom 

Our class will meet Wednesdays, 12:00-1:30 pm, starting November 6, 2024.

Class dates:  January  29; February 5 

In ten sessions we will explore the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). Our study will be text based and will emphasize interactive discussion. The documents will be provided in advance. There will be some lecturing, primarily to provide historical background. Our study will be organized chronologically: 

Ancient 

Greek and Roman sources through the lens of Josephus Flavius.

Medieval 

Christian and Muslim writings through the 16th century.

Modern

The rise and evolution of secular antisemitism from the 19th through the 21st centuries, and the continuity of religion-based antisemitism.

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31 Dec
December 31, 2024    
8:10 am - 8:30 am
Rabbi Avi Havivi teaches a brief siddur class following morning minyan, 8:10-8:30 AM Zoom here
31 Dec
December 31, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos on Zoom Rabbi Joel Rembaum But let justice well up like water, righteousness like [...]
01 Jan
January 1, 2025    
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Humash with Rashi with Rabbi Kligfeld (Wednesdays @ 8:30am) https://zoom.us/j/463535727 Meeting ID: 463 535 727 Or call in: +16699006833,,463535727# US (San Jose) Join Rabbi Kligfeld [...]
01 Jan
January 1, 2025    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Antisemitism — The Worlds Oldest Conspiracy Theory on Zoom Rabbi Joel Rembaum In ten sessions we will explore the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined [...]
02 Jan
Dive deeply into text, subjects and relationships surrounding our tradition. Open to anyone identifying as female and ages 18-180. Thursdays at 8:30am with Rabbi Rebecca [...]
03 Jan
January 3, 2025    
8:15 am - 9:15 am
Rabbi Kligfeld's Office and on Zoom
07 Jan
January 7, 2025    
8:10 am - 8:30 am
Rabbi Avi Havivi teaches a brief siddur class following morning minyan, 8:10-8:30 AM Zoom here
07 Jan
January 7, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos on Zoom Rabbi Joel Rembaum But let justice well up like water, righteousness like [...]
08 Jan
January 8, 2025    
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Humash with Rashi with Rabbi Kligfeld (Wednesdays @ 8:30am) https://zoom.us/j/463535727 Meeting ID: 463 535 727 Or call in: +16699006833,,463535727# US (San Jose) Join Rabbi Kligfeld [...]
08 Jan
January 8, 2025    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Antisemitism — The Worlds Oldest Conspiracy Theory on Zoom Rabbi Joel Rembaum In ten sessions we will explore the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined [...]
09 Jan
Dive deeply into text, subjects and relationships surrounding our tradition. Open to anyone identifying as female and ages 18-180. Thursdays at 8:30am with Rabbi Rebecca [...]
10 Jan
January 10, 2025    
8:15 am - 9:15 am
Rabbi Kligfeld's Office and on Zoom
14 Jan
January 14, 2025    
8:10 am - 8:30 am
Rabbi Avi Havivi teaches a brief siddur class following morning minyan, 8:10-8:30 AM Zoom here
14 Jan
January 14, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos on Zoom Rabbi Joel Rembaum But let justice well up like water, righteousness like [...]
15 Jan
January 15, 2025    
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Humash with Rashi with Rabbi Kligfeld (Wednesdays @ 8:30am) https://zoom.us/j/463535727 Meeting ID: 463 535 727 Or call in: +16699006833,,463535727# US (San Jose) Join Rabbi Kligfeld [...]
15 Jan
January 15, 2025    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Antisemitism — The Worlds Oldest Conspiracy Theory on Zoom Rabbi Joel Rembaum In ten sessions we will explore the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined [...]
16 Jan
Dive deeply into text, subjects and relationships surrounding our tradition. Open to anyone identifying as female and ages 18-180. Thursdays at 8:30am with Rabbi Rebecca [...]
17 Jan
January 17, 2025    
8:15 am - 9:15 am
Rabbi Kligfeld's Office and on Zoom
21 Jan
January 21, 2025    
8:10 am - 8:30 am
Rabbi Avi Havivi teaches a brief siddur class following morning minyan, 8:10-8:30 AM Zoom here
21 Jan
January 21, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos on Zoom Rabbi Joel Rembaum But let justice well up like water, righteousness like [...]
22 Jan
January 22, 2025    
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Humash with Rashi with Rabbi Kligfeld (Wednesdays @ 8:30am) https://zoom.us/j/463535727 Meeting ID: 463 535 727 Or call in: +16699006833,,463535727# US (San Jose) Join Rabbi Kligfeld [...]
22 Jan
January 22, 2025    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Antisemitism — The Worlds Oldest Conspiracy Theory on Zoom Rabbi Joel Rembaum In ten sessions we will explore the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined [...]
23 Jan
Dive deeply into text, subjects and relationships surrounding our tradition. Open to anyone identifying as female and ages 18-180. Thursdays at 8:30am with Rabbi Rebecca [...]
Hadar Beit Midrash
January 23, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us this year for six Thursday evenings, once a month, in a traditional Beit Midrash (study hall) run by R. David Kasher of Hadar [...]
24 Jan
January 24, 2025    
8:15 am - 9:15 am
Rabbi Kligfeld's Office and on Zoom
28 Jan
January 28, 2025    
8:10 am - 8:30 am
Rabbi Avi Havivi teaches a brief siddur class following morning minyan, 8:10-8:30 AM Zoom here
28 Jan
January 28, 2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos on Zoom Rabbi Joel Rembaum But let justice well up like water, righteousness like [...]
29 Jan
January 29, 2025    
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Humash with Rashi with Rabbi Kligfeld (Wednesdays @ 8:30am) https://zoom.us/j/463535727 Meeting ID: 463 535 727 Or call in: +16699006833,,463535727# US (San Jose) Join Rabbi Kligfeld [...]
29 Jan
January 29, 2025    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Antisemitism — The Worlds Oldest Conspiracy Theory on Zoom Rabbi Joel Rembaum In ten sessions we will explore the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined [...]
30 Jan
Dive deeply into text, subjects and relationships surrounding our tradition. Open to anyone identifying as female and ages 18-180. Thursdays at 8:30am with Rabbi Rebecca [...]
30 Jan
January 30, 2025    
7:30 pm
Yossi Levy, a geo-political security expert and leading voice for northern Israelis, joins Temple Beth Am to increase Americans' understanding of the current situation in [...]
31 Jan
January 31, 2025    
8:15 am - 9:15 am
Rabbi Kligfeld's Office and on Zoom
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