Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Shabbat Teaching: Pirkei Avot 1

May 10th, 2025  |  30 mins 18 secs

Rabbi-Dr. Michael Berenbaum's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 10, 2025.

(Youtube)

Shabbat Sermon: "A Life of Holy Partnership: Love is Love."

May 10th, 2025  |  11 mins 8 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 10, 2025.

(Youtube)

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

May 9th, 2025  |  21 mins 28 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 12 - Martin Luther

May 7th, 2025  |  1 hr 19 mins

In Rabbi Rembaum's continuing series, he 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.
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This session took place via Zoom on May 7, 2025.

Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos - Second Series - Class 2

May 7th, 2025  |  1 hr 12 mins

This is the second class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 5 staring at verse 18. 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 May 6, 2025

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 12:15

May 7th, 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, May 7, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:15.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Siddur Class #166 - The Modern Era - Mordecai Kaplan And The Reconstructionist Siddur

May 6th, 2025  |  44 mins 27 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 6, 2025.

Shabbat Teaching: Shabbat Afternoon Acharei Mot-Kedoshim 5785

May 3rd, 2025  |  28 mins 33 secs

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 3, 2025.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Shabbat Sermon: "Living in our Liminal Spaces”

May 3rd, 2025  |  11 mins 10 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 3, 2025.

(Youtube)

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorny

May 2nd, 2025  |  22 mins 19 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.

Antisemitism — The World's Oldest Conspiracy Theory - Session 11

April 30th, 2025  |  1 hr 14 mins

In Rabbi Rembaum's continuing series, he 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 April 30, 2025.

Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos - Second Series - Class 1

April 30th, 2025  |  1 hr 7 mins

This is the first class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 5. 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 April 29, 2025

Shabbat Teaching: "Spiritual Dermatology"

April 26th, 2025  |  25 mins 17 secs

Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 26, 2025.

(Youtube)

Shabbat Sermon: "Crossing Boundaries—Leaping Toward Ecstasy”

April 26th, 2025  |  18 mins 47 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 26, 2025.

(Youtube)

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

April 25th, 2025  |  23 mins 35 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: Shemot/Exodus 12:14

April 23rd, 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, April 23, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:14.

(Facebook/Zoom)