Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 4:8

October 6th, 2021  |  56 mins 16 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, October 6, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:8.

Beyond Shmitah: God's Mandate to Humankind - Take Care of the Garden

October 5th, 2021  |  1 hr 4 mins

Looking at the text of the Bible and traditional commentaries, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum looks at the Shemitah law in Leviticus and shows how it is linked to both The Garden of Eden story in Genesis as well as the prophet Isaiah's vision of Paradise at the end of time.

The class is part of the Green Team initiative at Temple Beth Am. For more information go to https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/green-team. The class was conducted via Zoom on October 5, 2021.

Siddur Class #67: Sim Shalom and the Priestly Blessing

October 5th, 2021  |  36 mins 1 sec

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - October 5, 2021

Exploring the Parasha Through Mental and Spiritual Growth: Bereshit

October 4th, 2021  |  52 mins 20 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 at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 1, 2021.

Shabbat Teaching: Noach 5782

October 2nd, 2021  |  29 mins

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chonry's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 2, 2021.

Shabbat Teaching: In the Beginning: Gender Fluidity and Human Dignity

October 2nd, 2021  |  19 mins 13 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 2, 2021.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny

October 1st, 2021  |  11 mins 19 secs

Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny fills in for Rabbi Adam Kligfled 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 Chorny's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

Shemini Atzeret - Yiskor Sermon

September 28th, 2021  |  17 mins 44 secs

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Yiskor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 27, 2021.

Exploring the Parasha: V’zot Habrakha

September 27th, 2021  |  34 mins 16 secs

Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha.

This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on September 24, 2021.

Shabbat Teaching: Seeing Our Lives in Torah

September 25th, 2021  |  18 mins 14 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 25, 2021.

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Shabbat Teaching: Morning - Shabbat Hol Hamoed Sukkot, 5782/2021

September 25th, 2021  |  14 mins 28 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 25, 2021.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

September 24th, 2021  |  15 mins 29 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld 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 Kligfeld's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

Sukkot Sermon: Building Our Sukkahs

September 21st, 2021  |  10 mins 18 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Sukkot Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 21, 2021.

Shabbat Teaching: Shemini Atzeret 5782

September 18th, 2021  |  32 mins

Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 18, 2021.

Exploring the Parasha: Haazinu

September 17th, 2021  |  57 mins 26 secs

Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha.

This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on September 17, 2021.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny

September 17th, 2021  |  13 mins 59 secs

Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny fills in for Rabbi Adam Kligfled 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 Chorny's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.