Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 2

January 25th, 2024  |  1 hr 26 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 via Zoom on January 24, 2024

Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalms 12 and 13

January 24th, 2024  |  1 hr 18 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 23, 2024.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:12

January 24th, 2024  |  56 mins 15 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 24, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:12.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Siddur Class #130 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 17

January 23rd, 2024  |  35 mins 49 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - January 23, 2024

Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 8

January 23rd, 2024  |  1 hr 20 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 16, 2024.

Shabbat Teaching: Guest Speaker Rabbi Samuel Rosenbaum

January 20th, 2024  |  10 mins 57 secs

Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi Samuel Rosenbaum, Assistant Dean at Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, Los Angeles, at Temple Beth Am, January 20, 2024.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

January 19th, 2024  |  16 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.

Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 1

January 18th, 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 January 17, 2024

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:9

January 17th, 2024  |  58 mins 4 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 17, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:9.

Shabbat Teaching: "Still Small Voices"

January 13th, 2024  |  20 mins 51 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 13, 2024.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

January 12th, 2024  |  20 mins 23 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 9:8

January 10th, 2024  |  59 mins 49 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 10, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:8.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Shabbat Teaching: Parshat Va’era, 2024 / פרשת וארא, תשפ״ד

January 6th, 2024  |  35 mins 56 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 6, 2024.

Shabbat Sermon: "Flying the Jewish Flag at Full Mast!"

January 6th, 2024  |  17 mins 10 secs

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 6, 2024.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

January 5th, 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.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:5

January 3rd, 2024  |  55 mins 2 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 3, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:5.

(Facebook/Zoom)