Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Online learning from A Dynamic Center for Conservative Judaism

About the show

Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles celebrates traditional and innovative Judaism and inspires lifelong learning in a warm, embracing community. With creative approaches to traditional prayer, a welcoming ethos that nourishes the soul, and a commitment to rigorous study of our tradition, Temple Beth Am has been a flagship institution of Conservative Judaism since its founding in 1934.

These podcasts share our sermons, classes and other activities.

Our goal is to reach out and enhance the learning and spiritual life of our congregants and listeners around the world.

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Episodes

  • Siddur Class #163 - Hasidism --- R' Nachman on Hitbodedut

    April 1st, 2025  |  24 mins 57 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom -April 1, 2025.

  • Shabbat Teaching: "Halachot of Pesach: Spiritual or Practical?"

    March 29th, 2025  |  32 mins 24 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Nico Losorelli's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 29, 2025.

    (Youtube/Zoom)

  • Shabbat Sermon: “Building Community Together”

    March 29th, 2025  |  14 mins 52 secs

    Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 29, 2025.

    (Youtube)

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    March 28th, 2025  |  19 mins 28 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with imagery, wisdom, and the rhythms of our Jewish calendar, including selected verses from the Torah. Many of these meditations are performed in sitting positions; some standing. Simply find yourself a comfortable space and let Rabbi Kligfeld's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

  • Siddur Class #162 - Hasidism - Routine and Distraction in Prayer - Part 4

    March 25th, 2025  |  28 mins 33 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - March 25, 2025.

  • Shabbat Teaching: "Copper Mirror: Who Is the Most Handsomest of Them All?"

    March 22nd, 2025  |  19 mins 25 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 22, 2025.

    (Youtube/Zoom)

  • Shabbat Sermon: "Take a Step Back - and Rest!"

    March 22nd, 2025  |  12 mins 7 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 22, 2025.

    (Youtube/Zoom)

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    March 21st, 2025  |  19 mins 32 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with imagery, wisdom, and the rhythms of our Jewish calendar, including selected verses from the Torah. Many of these meditations are performed in sitting positions; some standing. Simply find yourself a comfortable space and let Rabbi Kligfeld's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

  • Rashi: Shemot/Exodus 12:11

    March 19th, 2025  |  57 mins 41 secs

    Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:11.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • Siddur Class #161 - Hasidism - Routine and Distraction in Prayer - Part 3

    March 18th, 2025  |  39 mins 52 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - March 18, 2025.

  • Shabbat Teaching: "Crafting Shabbat: Betzalel and the Rabbis."

    March 15th, 2025  |  22 mins 7 secs

    Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 15, 2025, with guest writer/Ziegler Student Jacob Perl.

  • Shabbat Sermon: "Carving Out Torah for Ourselves"

    March 15th, 2025  |  13 mins 47 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 15, 2025.

    (Youtube/Zoom)

  • Rashi: Shemot/Exodus 12:10

    March 12th, 2025  |  58 mins 29 secs

    Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:10.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • Shabbat Teaching: "Purim: Finding a Deeper Meaning"

    March 8th, 2025  |  34 mins 9 secs

    Jewish Theological Seminary Rabbinic student Claire Davidson Bruder's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 8, 2025.

  • Shabbat Sermon: "Dress to Impress...Who?"

    March 8th, 2025  |  12 mins 12 secs

    Jewish Theological Seminary Rabbinic student Claire Davidson Bruder's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 8, 2025.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    March 7th, 2025  |  23 mins 5 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with imagery, wisdom, and the rhythms of our Jewish calendar, including selected verses from the Torah. Many of these meditations are performed in sitting positions; some standing. Simply find yourself a comfortable space and let Rabbi Kligfeld's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.