Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

February 16th, 2024  |  16 mins 45 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 5

February 14th, 2024  |  1 hr 18 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 February 14, 2024.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:16

February 14th, 2024  |  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, February 14, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:16.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 29

February 14th, 2024  |  1 hr 37 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 via Zoom on February 13, 2024.

Shabbat Teaching: V'haya Ehad: Parshat Terumah 5784 Shabbat Afternoon

February 10th, 2024  |  35 mins 35 secs

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 10, 2024.

Shabbat Sermon: Samson Nderitu, Rabbinical student from Uganda

February 10th, 2024  |  18 mins 17 secs

Shabbat Sermon by Samson Nderitu, Rabbinical student from Uganda, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 10, 2024.

Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 4

February 7th, 2024  |  1 hr 28 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 February 7, 2024

Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalms 19 and 29

February 7th, 2024  |  1 hr 24 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 via Zoom on February 6, 2024.

Shabbat Teaching: Refugee Shabbat 2024

February 3rd, 2024  |  26 mins 59 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching on February 3, 2024.

Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 3

February 1st, 2024  |  1 hr 28 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 January 31, 2024

Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 19

January 31st, 2024  |  1 hr 23 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 via Zoom on January 30, 2024.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:14

January 31st, 2024  |  49 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 Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:14.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Siddur Class #131 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 18

January 30th, 2024  |  54 mins 7 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - January 30, 2024

Shabbat Teaching: Parshat B’shalah, 2024 / פרשת בשלח, תשפ״ד Honor Your Parents…But How?!

January 27th, 2024  |  44 mins 21 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 27, 2024.

Shabbat Sermon: "Music as a Whole"

January 27th, 2024  |  11 mins 1 sec

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 27, 2024.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

January 26th, 2024  |  17 mins 42 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.