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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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Matt Shapiro
July 28th, 2021 | 11 mins 28 secs
Rabbi Matt Shapiro 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 Shapiro's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.
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Exploring the Parasha: Vaetchanan
July 23rd, 2021 | 58 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 July 23, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Devarim
July 16th, 2021 | 53 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 July 16, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Pinchas
July 2nd, 2021 | 55 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 July 2, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Balak
June 25th, 2021 | 51 mins 53 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 June 25, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Shlach Lekha
June 4th, 2021 | 45 mins 56 secs
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro discuss the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha.
This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on June 4, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Beha’alotecha
May 28th, 2021 | 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 May 28, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Naso - Nazarite Law
May 21st, 2021 | 52 mins 53 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 May 21, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Bamidbar - Numbers 2:2
May 14th, 2021 | 59 mins 9 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 May 14, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Behar-Bechukotai
May 7th, 2021 | 54 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 May 7, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Emor
April 30th, 2021 | 55 mins 28 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 April 30, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Achrei Mot-Kedishim
April 23rd, 2021 | 1 hr 25 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 April 23, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Tazria-Metzora
April 16th, 2021 | 52 mins 8 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 April 16, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Shmini - Leviticus 9:22-24
April 9th, 2021 | 53 mins 56 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 April 9, 2021.
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First Day of Passover 5781 (2021)
March 28th, 2021 | 15 mins 51 secs
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 28, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Tzav - Leviticus 6:5-6
March 26th, 2021 | 53 mins 29 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 March 26 2021.