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
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Shabbat Teaching: "Sh'lach L'cha - The Things We See, The Stories We Tell"
June 6th, 2026 | 26 mins 18 secs
Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 6, 2026.
(Youtube/Zoom)
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Shabbat Sermon: “Information Isn’t the Answer—The Power of Pausing"
June 6th, 2026 | 15 mins 13 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 6, 2026.
(Youtube)
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorny
June 5th, 2026 | 15 mins 42 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorney 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-Cantor Chorney's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.
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Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 2 Verse 8
June 3rd, 2026 | 52 mins 35 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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
(Zoom)
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Siddur Class #169 - Renewal - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Part 2
June 2nd, 2026 | 33 mins 11 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - June 2 2026.
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Shabbat Teaching: "Beha'alotekha - The Consequences of Ill Speech"
May 30th, 2026 | 28 mins 42 secs
Adrian Marcos' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 30, 2026.
(Youtube)
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Shabbat Sermon: "On The Matter Of The One Who Speaks"
May 30th, 2026 | 13 mins 36 secs
Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes' Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 30, 2026.
(Youtube)
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Siddur Class #168 - Renewal - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Part 1
May 26th, 2026 | 41 mins 53 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 26. 2026.
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Shabbat Teaching: Nasso 5786 Shabbat Afternoon
May 23rd, 2026 | 33 mins 42 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 23, 2026.
(Youtube/Zoom)
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Shabbat/Yizkor Sermon: "Lonely Together"
May 23rd, 2026 | 11 mins 16 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat/Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 23, 2026.
(Youtube)
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Shavuot Sermon: "Revelations at Sinai."
May 22nd, 2026 | 9 mins 47 secs
Shavuot Sermon by TBA member Rachel Rubin Green, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 22, 2026.
(Youtube)
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Shavuot Tikkun: “The Yom Kippur That Wasn’t”
May 21st, 2026 | 47 mins 13 secs
Shavuot Tikkun break-out session with Rabbi Matt Shapiro of Temple Beth Am, and Rabbi Deborah Silver of IKAR, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 21, 2026.
(Youtube)
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Shavuot Tikkun: "Seeing Each Other in the Age of Outrage"
May 21st, 2026 | 1 hr 2 mins
Plenary session with guest speakers Rabbi Elliot Dorff and Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 21, 2026.
(Youtube)
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Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 2
May 20th, 2026 | 1 hr 50 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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
(Zoom)
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Shabbat Teaching: "Hasidic Astrology and Matan Torah"
May 16th, 2026 | 29 mins 32 secs
Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 16, 2026.
(Youtube)
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Shabbat Sermon: Bemidbar: "The Soul of Our Wilderness."
May 16th, 2026 | 17 mins 5 secs
Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes' Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 16, 2026.
(Youtube)