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Kalman Topp

Kalman Topp is the Rabbi of the Beth Jacob Congregation of Beverly Hills, CA. Prior to joining Beth Jacob in August 2009, Kalman served as a Rabbi in Young Israel of Woodmere, New York. He also taught widely in the New York area and lectured at the Ateret Seminary, located on the Queens College campus. In May 2008, he was appointed by the Nassau County Legislature to serve as a Human Rights Commissioner in Nassau County on a multi-racial commission that investigates human rights complaints, promotes tolerance and fights all types of discrimination in the county. After studying at Yeshivat Har Etzion and graduating from the Sy Syms School of Business, Kalman received his ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (Yeshiva University) and earned a Masters degree in secondary education from the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education. Kalman enjoys skiing, golf, tennis and reading but most of all enjoys teaching Torah!

The Arch of Titus, the Menorah, and the State of Israel

Global History and Culture, Israel

Through a blend of archaeological sources, Talmudic passages and historical evidence, this class will trace the remarkable odyssey of the Menorah and other temple artifacts from the time they were looted by the Roman general Titus until today. Among the questions explored will be where were the Temple artifacts taken? Is the Menorah depicted on the Arch of Titus the real menorah and if not, why? What will emerge is a message of hope regarding exile, redemption and the modern State of Israel.

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