Current Classes
2026 Elul Schedule
August 12th - September 18th
All classes are Free in person or via Zoom!
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Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Your Complete Guide to Preparing for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shemini Atzeret.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
The Nuts & Bolts: High Holidays, Sukkot, & Shemini Atzeret Part I
Parasha of the Week Part I
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Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Isaiah, a prophet in the Kingdom of Judah, warned the Jewish people against idolatry, hypocrisy, and insincere worship while calling them to true repentance and faithfulness to God. He foretold the Assyrian exile of the Northern Kingdom, the miraculous salvation of Judah from Assyria, and the eventual coming of the Messianic Era, offering both rebuke and hope through his prophecies.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
Tanach: Book of Isaiah
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Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Coffee for the mind: A daily shot of morning inspiration through Talmud Tractate Nedarim, The Book of Daniel with Classical commentaries, Mishnah Berurah, and Halacha-Jewish Law: The Laws of Shabbat.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
The Gates of Teshuva: Rabbeinu Yonah
Making Meaning In High Holiday Prayer Service
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Wednesday
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
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Connect and find meaning through an exploration of the High Holiday prayer service, its structure, and the depth of the High Holiday prayer book.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
Parasha of the Week Part II & Pirkei Avot
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Saturday
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Dive into the weekly Torah portion for the upcoming Shabbat through the classical commentators like Rashi, Ibn Ezra, Ohr HaChaim, Nachmanides, and Sforno, etc. Between Pesach & Shavuot the custom is to learn Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers).
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
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Sunday
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
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Essential High Holiday Reading: Discover timeless guidance for repentance, reflection, and spiritual growth as codified in Rambam’s The Ten Chapters of Teshuva.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
The Laws of Teshuva: Maimonides 10 Chapters of Teshuva
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Tuesday
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
(Onsite or via Zoom) -
Dive into the weekly Torah portion for the upcoming Shabbat through the classical commentators like Rashi, Ibn Ezra, Ohr HaChaim, Nachmanides, and Sforno, etc. Between Pesach & Shavuot the custom is to learn Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers).
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
Daily Morning Class
Ohr HaChaim & Ramban
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Friday
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Dive into weekly Torah wisdom through the insight of Classical Kabbalah commentary of the Ohr HaChaim from the 17th Century and Nachmanides (Ramban) from the 12th Century.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
Archives
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Monday
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
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Gates of Repentance presents Rabbeinu Yonah's timeless guide to teshuvah.
An exciting journey through the classics of Mussar [ethical development] literature in search of spiritual excellence before the High Holidays.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
The Nuts & Bolts: High Holidays, Sukkot, & Shemini Atzeret Part II
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Thursday
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
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Your Complete Guide to Preparing for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shemini Atzeret.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
2026 Summer Schedule
May 31st - August 7th
All classes are Free in person or via Zoom!
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Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Derech Hashem explains creation, the soul, mitzvot, and humanity’s purpose with clarity and depth. Mesillat Yesharim is a timeless guide to growth, discipline, and closeness to Hashem. Together, these classics of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto present both the foundations of Jewish belief and the path to living it.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
The Way of G-d & Path of Just/Ramchal
Parasha of the Week Part I
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Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Step into the world of Kings II and uncover the dramatic stories of kings, prophets, and a people continually challenged by faith and responsibility. Through the lives of figures like Elisha, we’ll explore timeless insights about leadership, choice, and spiritual growth in a class that is both thought-provoking and deeply relevant today.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
Book of Kings II
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Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Talmud Nedarim explores the power of speech, vows, and personal responsibility through the depth and analysis of Gemara study. Mishnah Berurah provides practical guidance for observing Shabbat with clarity, precision, and meaning. Together, this class blends deep Talmudic learning with the everyday application of halacha in Jewish life.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
Nuts & Bolts of Prayers
Jewish History from Egypt to Babylonia
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Wednesday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Journey through the dramatic story of the Jewish people from slavey in Egypt to exile in Babylonia. This class explores the rise of the Israelite nation, the era of kings and prophets, the destruction of the Temples, and the events that shaped Jewish identify, faith, and history for generations to come.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
Parasha of the Week Part II & Pirkei Avot
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Saturday
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Dive into the weekly Torah portion for the upcoming Shabbat through the classical commentators like Rashi, Ibn Ezra, Ohr HaChaim, Nachmanides, and Sforno, etc. Between Pesach & Shavuot the custom is to learn Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers).
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
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Sunday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Sefer Yetzirah, the “Book of Creation,” is one of the earliest works of Jewish mysticism. It explores how G-d created the universe through the 22 Hebrew letters and ten sefirot, known together as the “32 paths of wisdom.” Tradition attributes the text to Abraham Avinu.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
Advanced Kabbalah: Book of Yetzirah
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Tuesday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Dive into the weekly Torah portion for the upcoming Shabbat through the classical commentators like Rashi, Ibn Ezra, Ohr HaChaim, Nachmanides, and Sforno, etc. Between Pesach & Shavuot the custom is to learn Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers).
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
Daily Morning Class
Ohr HaChaim & Ramban
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Friday
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
(Onsite or via Zoom) -
Dive into weekly Torah wisdom through the insight of Classical Kabbalah commentary of the Ohr HaChaim from the 17th Century and Nachmanides (Ramban) from the 12th Century.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
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Monday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Discover the meaning, structure, and purpose behind Jewish prayer in this practical and engaging class. “The Nuts & Bolts of Prayer” explores the siddur, key prayers, proper customs, and the deeper ideas behind tefillah, helping participants develop greater understanding, confidence, and connection in synagogue and daily prayer.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
Kabbalah in the Weekly Parasha
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Thursday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Discover the deeper mystical meaning within the weekly Parasha through the timeless wisdom of Kabbalah. Each class uncovers hidden insights, spiritual symbolism, and practical lessons woven into the Torah portion, offering a richer and more meaningful connection to the text and to everyday life.
Class taught by:
Rabbi Yaakov Benamou
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