Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Shabbat Teaching: "Preview to Selichot - Awakening to Our Missteps (But Not Drowning in Them)"

September 13th, 2025  |  30 mins 11 secs

Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 13, 2025.

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Shabbat Sermon: "Sweeten the Lives of Others"

September 13th, 2025  |  8 mins 4 secs

Rabbi Tal Sessler's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 13, 2025.

Rabbi Dr. Tal Sessler is an author, scholar, public speaker & spiritual leader.

With his personal warmth, and passion for making Torah relevant to life in the 21st century, Rabbi Sessler promotes a warm & friendly atmosphere that is spiritually inspiring, intellectually stimulating, and socially engaging.

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He is the author of three books dealing with philosophy & contemporary Jewish identity.

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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

September 12th, 2025  |  21 mins 18 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 #177 - The Modern Era - A.J. Heschel - Part 5

September 9th, 2025  |  34 mins 56 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - September 9, 2025.

Shabbat Teaching: "Destiny, Teshuva and Free Will"

September 6th, 2025  |  29 mins 37 secs

Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 6, 2025.

Shabbat Sermon: Guest Speaker Avi Neuman from "On The Derech"

September 6th, 2025  |  11 mins 25 secs

Guest speaker Avi Neuman's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 6, 2025.

Avi Neuman is the Chief Development Officer for Hillel – The Right to Choose (Hillel) helping thousands of Yotzim – those who leave ultra-Orthodox communities to integrate into wider Israeli society.

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Rashi Class: Shemot 12:30

September 3rd, 2025  |  1 hr 1 min

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, September 3, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.30.
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Siddur Class #176 - The Modern Era - A.J. Heschel - Part 4

September 2nd, 2025  |  36 mins 6 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - September 2, 2025.

Shabbat Teaching: Ki Teitze: Returning Lost Objects

August 30th, 2025  |  36 mins 14 secs

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 30, 2025.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Shabbat Sermon: “Standing in Front of the Mirror of Justice”

August 30th, 2025  |  10 mins 50 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 30, 2025.

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Rashi Class: Exodus 12:29

August 27th, 2025  |  56 mins 51 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, August 27, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:29.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Siddur Class #175 - The Modern Era - A.J. Heschel - Part 3

August 26th, 2025  |  36 mins 18 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - August 26, 2025

Shabbat Teaching: "Judges and Policemen: Ancient and Modern Rules, Roles and Wisdom."

August 23rd, 2025  |  28 mins 25 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 23, 2025.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Shabbat Sermon: "Finding Rest and Creating Comfort"

August 23rd, 2025  |  7 mins 44 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 23, 2025.

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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

August 22nd, 2025  |  21 mins 26 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: Exodus 12:29

August 20th, 2025  |  1 hr 2 mins

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, August 20, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:29.

(Facebook/Zoom)