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.
Temple Beth Am Podcasts on social media
Episodes
-
Shabbat Teaching: "Growth and Building, More Important than Winning"
August 15th, 2026 | 24 mins 8 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 15, 2026.
(Youtube)
-
Elul 2026 - The Four Haftarot - Class 1
August 14th, 2026 | 1 hr 19 mins
The Haftarot and Torah Readings to which they are appended for the High Holy Days present us with real life challenges... and then help us find resolution and a hopeful future. This class, the first of four by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, focuses on the readings for the first day of Rosh Hashanah.
The class was conducted via Zoom on August 13, 2026.
-
Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 4
August 12th, 2026 | 50 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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
(Zoom)
-
Shabbat Teaching: "Moshe, Stuttering and Me"
August 8th, 2026 | 30 mins
Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi-Cantor Malachi Kanfer at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 8, 2026.
Rabbi-Cantor Kanfer serves Kehillat Ma'arav in Santa Monica, Ca.
Introduced by Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny.
(Youtube/Zoom)
-
Shabbat Sermon: "Goldilocks, and the Joyful Return"
August 8th, 2026 | 7 mins 45 secs
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 8, 2026.
(Youtube)
-
Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 2
August 5th, 2026 | 51 mins 17 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, August 5, 2026.
(Zoom)
-
Shabbat Teaching: "Esh Kodesh (Sacred Fire)"
August 1st, 2026 | 31 mins 30 secs
Rabbi Chaim Singer Franke's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 1, 2026.
(Youtube/Zoom)
-
Shabbat Sermon
August 1st, 2026 | 13 mins 32 secs
Library Minyan member Henry Morgen's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 1, 2026.
(Youtube)
-
Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3
July 29th, 2026 | 58 mins 37 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, July 29, 2026.
(Zoom)
-
Shabbat Teaching: "Shamor V'Zakhor: Preserving Endangered Jewish Languages One World at a Time"
July 25th, 2026 | 40 mins 6 secs
Shabbat Teaching with Dr. Sarah Benor, Ph.D., Jewish Language Project Director, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 25, 2026.
(Youtube/Zoom)
-
Shabbat Sermon: “Covenant Of Voice and Fire.”
July 25th, 2026 | 10 mins 46 secs
Guest Speaker Jeremy Ornstein's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 25, 2026.
Jeremy is a close friend of the bride and groom-to-be, Noa Kligfeld and Ethan Less.
(Youtube)
-
Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 2 Verse 22
July 22nd, 2026 | 55 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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
(Zoom)
-
Siddur Class #201 - Renewal - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Part 8
July 21st, 2026 | 32 mins 3 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 21, 2026.
-
Shabbat Teaching: "Shabbat Afternoon VaEtchanan 5786"
July 18th, 2026 | 31 mins 47 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 18, 2026.
(Youtube/Zoom)
-
Shabbat Teaching: "Alas! Who and Where are We? - The 9 Days Beginning the 7 weeks"
July 18th, 2026 | 26 mins 2 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 18, 2026.
(Youtube)
-
Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorny
July 17th, 2026 | 14 mins 55 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.