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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Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 2 Verse 16
June 24th, 2026 | 58 mins 15 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, June 24, 2026.
(Zoom)
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Siddur Class #171 - Renewal - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Part 4
June 23rd, 2026 | 30 mins 30 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - June 23, 2026.
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Shabbat Teaching: “The Mitzvah of Self-Transformation for the Good.”
June 20th, 2026 | 21 mins 29 secs
Rabbi Tal Sessler's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 20, 2026, introduced by Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny.
We will examine the existential sagacity of Korach’s children in particular, and the pioneers of monotheism in general.
(Zoom/Youtube)
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Shabbat Teaching: "Agree to Disagree?"
June 20th, 2026 | 27 mins 58 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 20, 2026.
(Youtube)
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Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 2 Verse 14
June 17th, 2026 | 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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
(Zoom)
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Shabbat Teaching: "Demagoguery, Dissent, and the Right to Protest"
June 13th, 2026 | 37 mins 17 secs
Rabbi Ephraim Pelcovits' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 13, 2026.
(Zoom/Youtube)
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Shabbat Sermon: "In a Place Where There is No Person - Look in the Mirror"
June 13th, 2026 | 10 mins 38 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 13, 2026.
(Youtube)
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Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 2 Verse 11
June 10th, 2026 | 1 hr 28 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, June 10, 2026.
(Zoom)
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Siddur Class #170 - Renewal - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Part 3
June 9th, 2026 | 36 mins 49 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - June 9 2026.
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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)