Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

February 7th, 2025  |  20 mins 1 sec

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.

Antisemitism — The World's Oldest Conspiracy Theory - Session 10

February 6th, 2025  |  1 hr 38 mins

In ten sessions, Rabbi Rembaum explores the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). The learning is text based and emphasizes interactive discussion. There is some lecturing, primarily to provide historical background. The sessions are organized chronologically: 1. Greek and Roman sources through the lens of Josephus Flavius, 2. Christian and Muslim writings through the 16th century, and 3. the rise and evolution of secular antisemitism from the 19th through the 21st centuries.
`This session took place via Zoom on February 5, 2025..

Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos - Final Class

February 6th, 2025  |  1 hr 22 mins

This is the final class in a series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Israel, the Northern Kingdom. Unlike many of the other prophets, his primary charges against Israel dealt with injustice and immorality. Paganism, for Amos, was a secondary issue. Amos was a master of rhetorical argument, and his powerful use of metaphors is classical.

The class took place via Zoom on February 7, 2025

Rashi Class: Shemot 12:5

February 5th, 2025  |  59 mins 19 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 5, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:5.

Shabbat Teaching: "Rock of Meribah & Miriam’s Well"

February 1st, 2025  |  12 mins 26 secs

Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 1, 2025.

Shabbat Sermon: "In the Thicket, Between Sinai and Auschwitz"

February 1st, 2025  |  16 mins 56 secs

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

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Shabbat Sermon: Parashat Bo: "What is the Change that Happens at Twilight?"

January 31st, 2025  |  8 mins 2 secs

Rabbinic Intern Nico Losorelli's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 31, 2025.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

January 31st, 2025  |  22 mins 40 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

Antisemitism — The World's Oldest Conspiracy Theory - Session 9: The Middle Ages - Part 2

January 30th, 2025  |  1 hr 18 mins

In ten sessions, Rabbi Rembaum explores the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). The learning is text based and emphasizes interactive discussion. There is some lecturing, primarily to provide historical background. The sessions are organized chronologically: 1. Greek and Roman sources through the lens of Josephus Flavius, 2. Christian and Muslim writings through the 16th century, and 3. the rise and evolution of secular antisemitism from the 19th through the 21st centuries.

This session took place via Zoom on January 29, 2025..

Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos - Class 8

January 29th, 2025  |  1 hr 12 mins

This is the eighth class in a ten-session series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Israel, the Northern Kingdom. Unlike many of the other prophets, his primary charges against Israel dealt with injustice and immorality. Paganism, for Amos, was a secondary issue. Amos was a master of rhetorical argument, and his powerful use of metaphors is classical.

The class took place via Zoom on January 28, 2025

Rashi Class: Shemot 12:4

January 29th, 2025  |  1 hr 38 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, January 29, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:4.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Siddur Class #156 - Hasidism - God's Omnipresence

January 28th, 2025  |  41 mins 29 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - January 28, 2025.

Shabbat Teaching: Shabbat Afternoon Parshat Bo 5785

January 25th, 2025  |  29 mins 21 secs

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 25, 2025.

Shabbat Sermon: "Where Are You Standing in the Audience."

January 25th, 2025  |  9 mins 21 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 25, 2025.

Parenting Through the Parsha: Vaera

January 24th, 2025  |  8 mins 27 secs

Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

January 24th, 2025  |  16 mins 48 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