Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Halakha 101: Jewish Law, Practices and Customs - Class 1

December 7th, 2021  |  56 mins 42 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate.

This class was conducted on December 7,2021.

Siddur Class #74: Elohai Nitzur - Part 4

December 7th, 2021  |  31 mins 59 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - December 7, 2021

Shabbat Teaching: Mai Chanukah?

December 4th, 2021  |  28 mins 28 secs

Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 4, 2021.

Shabbat Teaching: I Know You, I Walked With You Once Upon a Dream

December 4th, 2021  |  20 mins 1 sec

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 4, 2021.

Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Miketz

December 3rd, 2021  |  54 mins 57 secs

Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth.

This discussion was conducted via Zoom at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on December 3, 2021.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Matt Shapiro

December 1st, 2021  |  12 mins 9 secs

Rabbi Matt Shapiro fills in for Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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 Shaprio's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 4:16

December 1st, 2021  |  33 mins 6 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, December 1, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:16.

Siddur Class #73: Al HaNissim for Hanukkah

November 30th, 2021  |  43 mins 8 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - November 30, 2021

Shabbat Teaching: Miketz - "Who Reminds Us to Remember?"

November 27th, 2021  |  28 mins 49 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 27, 2021.

Shabbat Sermon: Vayeshev

November 27th, 2021  |  13 mins 2 secs

Shabbat Sermon delivered by Eva Pretsky on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah at Temple Beth Am, Los Angles, November 27, 2021.

Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Vayeshev

November 26th, 2021  |  44 mins 50 secs

Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth.

This discussion was conducted via Zoom at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on November 26, 2021.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 4:15

November 24th, 2021  |  32 mins 34 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, November 24, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:15.

Siddur Class #72: Elohai Nitzur - Part 3

November 23rd, 2021  |  37 mins 36 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - November 23, 2021

Shabbat Teaching and Poetry Learning: Yehuda Amichai

November 20th, 2021  |  17 mins 55 secs

Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch's Shabbat Teaching and Poetry Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 20, 2021.

Shabbat Teaching: Torah Through The Handmaid's Tale

November 20th, 2021  |  36 mins 37 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 20, 2021.

Seeing Angels in the Shadow of Death - Rav Ahud Sela

November 19th, 2021  |  46 mins 34 secs

Rav Ahud Sela talks about his new book "Seeing Angels In The Shadow Of Death". The book is the story of his journey from illness to health, from darkness to light. At the age of twenty-two, Rav Sela was confronted by death in the form of cancer, and then again at age thirty-three in the form of heart disease. Those events helped clarify for him what direction his life should take, but only with the help of other people. It is his hope that the book brings healing and light to all who read it.

Rav Sela is the rabbi of Temple Ramat Zion in Northridge, CA. He was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and has a master's degree in bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania. Ahud is married to Alisha, and they are the proud parents of Yael, Gavi, and Eitan.

The conversation took place via Zoom on November 18, 2021. Rav Sela is introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz.