Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Elul 2026 - The Four Haftarot - Class 1

August 14th, 2026  |  1 hr 19 mins

The Haftarot and Torah Readings to which they are appended for the High Holy Days present us with real life challenges... and then help us find resolution and a hopeful future. This class, the first of four by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, focuses on the readings for the first day of Rosh Hashanah.

The class was conducted via Zoom on August 13, 2026.

Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 4

August 12th, 2026  |  50 mins 29 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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

(Zoom)

Shabbat Teaching: "Moshe, Stuttering and Me"

August 8th, 2026  |  30 mins

Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi-Cantor Malachi Kanfer at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 8, 2026.

Rabbi-Cantor Kanfer serves Kehillat Ma'arav in Santa Monica, Ca.

Introduced by Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Shabbat Sermon: "Goldilocks, and the Joyful Return"

August 8th, 2026  |  7 mins 45 secs

Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 8, 2026.

(Youtube)

Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 2

August 5th, 2026  |  51 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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

(Zoom)

Shabbat Teaching: "Esh Kodesh (Sacred Fire)"

August 1st, 2026  |  31 mins 30 secs

Rabbi Chaim Singer Franke's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 1, 2026.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Shabbat Sermon

August 1st, 2026  |  13 mins 32 secs

Library Minyan member Henry Morgen's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 1, 2026.

(Youtube)

Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3

July 29th, 2026  |  58 mins 37 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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

(Zoom)

Shabbat Teaching: "Shamor V'Zakhor: Preserving Endangered Jewish Languages One World at a Time"

July 25th, 2026  |  40 mins 6 secs

Shabbat Teaching with Dr. Sarah Benor, Ph.D., Jewish Language Project Director, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 25, 2026.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Shabbat Sermon: “Covenant Of Voice and Fire.”

July 25th, 2026  |  10 mins 46 secs

Guest Speaker Jeremy Ornstein's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 25, 2026.

Jeremy is a close friend of the bride and groom-to-be, Noa Kligfeld and Ethan Less.

(Youtube)

Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 2 Verse 22

July 22nd, 2026  |  55 mins 41 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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

(Zoom)

Siddur Class #201 - Renewal - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Part 8

July 21st, 2026  |  32 mins 3 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 21, 2026.

Shabbat Teaching: "Shabbat Afternoon VaEtchanan 5786"

July 18th, 2026  |  31 mins 47 secs

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 18, 2026.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Shabbat Teaching: "Alas! Who and Where are We? - The 9 Days Beginning the 7 weeks"

July 18th, 2026  |  26 mins 2 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 18, 2026.

(Youtube)

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorny

July 17th, 2026  |  14 mins 55 secs

Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorney 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-Cantor Chorney's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

Siddur Class #200 - Renewal - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Part 7

July 14th, 2026  |  36 mins 31 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 14, 2026.