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

  • 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.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 12:8

    March 5th, 2025  |  58 mins 33 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 5, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:8.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • Siddur Class #160 - Hasidism - Routine and Distraction in Prayer - Part 2

    March 4th, 2025  |  33 mins 33 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - March 4, 2025.

  • Shabbat Teaching: Refugee Shabbat 2025: A Jewish Textual Exploration of Immigration and Refugees

    March 1st, 2025  |  43 mins 46 secs

    Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 1, 2025, with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Hannah Jensen (IKAR).

  • Shabbat Sermon: "Living As Big As You Can Possibly Live"

    March 1st, 2025  |  13 mins 9 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 1, 2025.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    February 28th, 2025  |  21 mins 41 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 Class: Shemot/Exodus 12:8

    February 26th, 2025  |  1 hr 20 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, February 26, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:8.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • Siddur Class #159 - Hasidism - Routine and Distraction in Prayer

    February 25th, 2025  |  37 mins 36 secs

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

  • Shabbat Teaching: "This Too is Prayer: An Exploration of the Kaddishes"

    February 22nd, 2025  |  27 mins 50 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Nico Losorelli's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 22, 2025.

    (Zoom/Youtube)

  • Shabbat Sermon: "I'm Still Here"

    February 22nd, 2025  |  21 mins 44 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 22, 2025.

    (Youtube)

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    February 21st, 2025  |  19 mins 36 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 Class: Shemot/Exodus 12:7

    February 19th, 2025  |  42 mins 32 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, February 19, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:7.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • Siddur Class #158 - Hasidism - Katnut and Gadlut

    February 18th, 2025  |  31 mins 54 secs

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

  • Shabbat Teaching: "Mishpatim 5785 - Shabbat Afternoon Putting the Fear of God in You"

    February 15th, 2025  |  36 mins 58 secs

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

    (Youtube/Zoom)