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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29 Oct
October 29, 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
30 Oct
October 30, 2024    
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 [...]
31 Oct
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 [...]
31 Oct
October 31, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Do Jews Believe in Ghosts? Rabbi David Kasher leads the second installment of Hadar’s Pico-Robertson Beit Midrash hosted by Temple Beth Am in Pilch Hall. [...]
01 Nov
November 1, 2024    
8:15 am - 9:15 am
Rabbi Kligfeld's Office and on Zoom
05 Nov
November 5, 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
06 Nov
November 6, 2024    
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 [...]
07 Nov
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 [...]
07 Nov
November 7, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Ganzberg Sanctuary Register Here   IT TAKES TWO TO TORAH: An Orthodox Rabbi and Reform Journalist Discuss and Debate Their Way Through the Five Books [...]
08 Nov
November 8, 2024    
8:15 am - 9:15 am
Rabbi Kligfeld's Office and on Zoom
12 Nov
November 12, 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
13 Nov
November 13, 2024    
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 [...]
14 Nov
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 [...]
15 Nov
November 15, 2024    
8:15 am - 9:15 am
Rabbi Kligfeld's Office and on Zoom
19 Nov
November 19, 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
20 Nov
November 20, 2024    
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 [...]
21 Nov
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 [...]
21 Nov
November 21, 2024    
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Unabashedly Progressive. Unapologetically Zionist – A Night of Learning in Conversation co-sponsored by Temple Isaiah, Kehillat Israel and others.  At Temple Beth Am, Ganzberg Sanctuary. [...]
22 Nov
November 22, 2024    
8:15 am - 9:15 am
Rabbi Kligfeld's Office and on Zoom
26 Nov
November 26, 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
27 Nov
November 27, 2024    
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 [...]
28 Nov
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 [...]
29 Nov
November 29, 2024    
8:15 am - 9:15 am
Rabbi Kligfeld's Office and on Zoom
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