Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:26

March 20th, 2024  |  57 mins 47 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, March 20, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:26.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Siddur Class #136 - Intro To Jewish Theology - God's Complexity: Revelataion

March 19th, 2024  |  46 mins 3 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - March 19, 2024

Shabbat Sermon: "It Takes Everybody"

March 15th, 2024  |  12 mins 3 secs

Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 15, 2024.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

March 15th, 2024  |  18 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.

Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 9

March 15th, 2024  |  1 hr 20 mins

New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on March 13, 2024.

Parenting Through The Parsha: Pekudei

March 14th, 2024  |  8 mins 55 secs

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

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:24

March 13th, 2024  |  1 hr 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 Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:24.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 49 For A House Of Mourning (Part 1)

March 13th, 2024  |  1 hr 19 mins

The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on March 12, 2024.

Siddur Class #135 - Intro To Jewish Theology - God's Complexity: Multiple Manifestations

March 12th, 2024  |  39 mins 47 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - March 12, 2024

Shabbat Teaching: Pekudai 5784 - Shabbat Afternoon

March 9th, 2024  |  34 mins 51 secs

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 9, 2024.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

March 8th, 2024  |  18 mins 58 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.

Parenting Through The Parsha - Vayakhel

March 7th, 2024  |  8 mins 40 secs

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

Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 8

March 7th, 2024  |  56 mins 58 secs

New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on March 6, 2024.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:23

March 6th, 2024  |  57 mins 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 Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:23.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 34 (Part 3)

March 6th, 2024  |  1 hr 31 mins

The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on March 5, 2024.

Siddur Class #134 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 21 - God's Complxity: Multiple Manifestations

March 5th, 2024  |  41 mins 14 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - March 5, 2024