Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Shabbat/Passover Sermon: “Who knows Four?”

April 16th, 2022  |  9 mins 52 secs

Joel Grossman's Shabbat/Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 16, 2022.

Passover Prep: Haggadah Slam

April 10th, 2022  |  1 hr 9 secs

Temple Beth Am clergy lead a deep dive into a piece of our Haggadah and explore a theme from three different angles that you can take back to your seder.

The discussion took place at Temple Beth Am Los Anageles and via Zoom on April 7, 2022

Shabbat Teaching: Frogs Here, Frogs There, Frogs Were Jumping Everywhere

April 9th, 2022  |  23 mins 8 secs

Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 9, 2022.

Shabbat Sermon: "We Are Not In Control. And We Are Always In Control."

April 9th, 2022  |  17 mins 19 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 9, 2022.

Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Metzora

April 8th, 2022  |  50 mins 59 secs

Rabbis Matt Shapiro and Rebecca Schatz 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 April 8, 2022.

Halakha 101: Jewish Law, Practices and Customs - Class 12 - Kashering For Pesach

April 8th, 2022  |  22 mins 15 secs

HalaRabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a 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 April 5 , 2022

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

April 8th, 2022  |  16 mins 25 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 5:3

April 6th, 2022  |  59 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, April 6, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:3.

Siddur Class #85 - Tachanun - Part 9

April 5th, 2022  |  41 mins 32 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - April 5, 2022

Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Tazria

April 5th, 2022  |  51 mins 25 secs

Rabbis Matt Shapiro and Rebecca Schatz 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 April 1, 2022.

Shabbat Teaching: Tamei and Tahor - Unprepared vs Ready for Connection

April 2nd, 2022  |  30 mins 56 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 2, 2022.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

April 1st, 2022  |  18 mins 18 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.

Passover Prep: How To Have A Creative Seder

March 31st, 2022  |  1 hr 15 mins

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a class discussing various ways to make the seder more meaningful.

The discussion took place at Temple Beth Am Los Anageles on March 31, 2022

Passover Prep: How To Shop Kosher For Pesach

March 31st, 2022  |  57 mins 18 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz discusses Passover guidance from the Conservative Movement as well as leniencies due to the covid epidemic.

The discussion took place via Zoom on March 29, 2022

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 4:31

March 30th, 2022  |  58 mins 32 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 30, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:31.

Shabbat Teaching: Seudah 3 Poetry - Poems by Lea Goldberg: After Twenty Years, Hamsin of Nisan

March 26th, 2022  |  18 mins 11 secs

Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 26, 2022.