Rabbi Matt Shapiro
Special guest
Rabbi Matt Shapiro is excited and grateful to be Temple Beth Am’s Director of Youth Learning and Engagement. Rabbi Shapiro previously served as TBA’s interim associate rabbi after six years of working full time at Beit T'shuvah. In his work at BTS, Rabbi Shapiro worked as a spiritual counselor, educator, and pulpit presence, bringing out his interests and skills as a teacher and pastor. He has worked in a variety of rabbinic and educational settings, including BCI, Mosaic Law Congregation, and Los Angeles Hebrew High School. Rabbi Shapiro looks forward to continuing to enhance and develop the wide variety of opportunities within the broad spectrum of YLE at TBA through building relationships, joy, and ruach!
Most importantly, Rabbi Shapiro is blessed to be married to Rabbi Sarah Barukh, his fantastic wife, and is the proud, grateful, and often exhausted father of Jonah, Eliav, and Rafael.
Rabbi Matt Shapiro has been a guest on 143 episodes.
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Yitro
January 21st, 2022 | 58 mins 17 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 January 21, 2022.
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth -- Beshalach
January 14th, 2022 | 1 hr 3 mins
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 January 14, 2022.
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth -- Bo
January 7th, 2022 | 57 mins 47 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 on January 7, 2022.
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth -- Vaera
December 31st, 2021 | 32 mins 10 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 on December 30, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Shemot
December 24th, 2021 | 38 mins 14 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 on December 24, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Vayechi
December 21st, 2021 | 55 mins 27 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 December 17, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Vayigash
December 10th, 2021 | 51 mins 2 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 December 10, 2021.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Vayishlach
November 19th, 2021 | 51 mins 16 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 19, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Chayei Sara
October 29th, 2021 | 35 mins 26 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 on October 29, 2021.
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Matt Shapiro
October 22nd, 2021 | 11 mins 38 secs
Rabbi Matt Shapiro 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 Kligfeld's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Yayera
October 22nd, 2021 | 52 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 at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 22, 2021.
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Shabbat Sermon: Lech-Lecha
October 16th, 2021 | 8 mins 23 secs
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 16, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Lech Lecha - Journeying through Uncertainty
October 15th, 2021 | 55 mins 59 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 15, 2021.