Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny
Co-Host of Temple Beth Am Podcasts
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny completed her cantorial investiture, rabbinical ordination, and a Masterʼs degree in Sacred Music at the Jewish Theological Seminary before joining the staff of Temple Beth Am in August, 2014.
Raised in San Diego, CA, she grew up with a deep attachment to the Conservative Jewish community. In 2008, Hillary graduated American University in Washington, D.C. with a B.A. in Jewish studies and a minor in vocal jazz performance.
After working as a Judaics instructor and music director in various Jewish communities and camps, Hillary pursued her dream of becoming a cantor. In time, she was inspired by her teachers and family to also pursue the rabbinate. She and her husband, Rabbi Daniel Chorny, met in Israel, and continue to enjoy learning together.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny has hosted 129 Episodes.
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Shabbat Teaching: "Shabbat Afternoon Learning Vayishlakh"
November 25th, 2023 | 29 mins 43 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 25, 2023.
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Sukkot Teaching: Sukkot I 5784
September 30th, 2023 | 29 mins 33 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's SukkotTeaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 30, 2023.
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Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "Mind the Ritual Gap"
September 16th, 2023 | 22 mins 49 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 16, 2023.
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Elul Learning "Series: Sustaining Our Skills: A Prayer Refresher"
September 12th, 2023 | 57 mins 15 secs
It’s been one whole year since we stood before the open gates and prayed our way through the High Holy Days. Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny reawakens the melodies that permeate the season, from the oldest nostalgic tunes to TBA specials and favorites.
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Sheheheyanu, Vekiyamanu, Vehigiyanu" Elul & The Search for A Sustainable Life
September 9th, 2023 | 31 mins 18 secs
TBA Clergy & Beit T'Shuvah Chaplain Adam Siegel headline an evening of Torah study and heartfelt reflection on the sustainability of the choices we make. The program features text study, storytelling, and intimate conversation in community. Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny and Rabbi Adam Kligfeld preceed Chaplian Siegel.
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Shabbat Teaching: Seudah Shlishit Shoftim 5783
August 12th, 2023 | 30 mins 22 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 12, 2023.
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Shabbat Teaching: Seudah Shlishit Devarim 5783
July 15th, 2023 | 26 mins 45 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 15, 2023.
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Shabbat Sermon: "The Edges of Anger"
July 15th, 2023 | 17 mins 7 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 15, 2023.
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Shabbat Teaching: Shabbat Afternoon Teaching Nasso 5783
May 27th, 2023 | 37 mins 59 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 27, 2023.
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Shabbat Teaching: "The Holiness of Holding Back"
April 29th, 2023 | 25 mins 51 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chrony's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 29, 2023.
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Shabbat Teaching: Hol Hamo'ed Shabbat Pesach 5783
April 8th, 2023 | 36 mins 45 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 8, 2023.
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Shabbat Teaching: Guest Speaker Dr. Ilana Kwartin, Regional Director, Western United States, for the Jewish Agency for Israel
March 25th, 2023 | 49 mins 27 secs
Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny and Dr. Ilana Kwartin, Regional Director, Western United States, for the Jewish Agency for Israel, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 25, 2023.
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Shabbat Teaching: Parashat Yitro: "Where You Lead, I Will Follow"
February 11th, 2023 | 19 mins 26 secs
Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chonry at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 11, 2023.
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Shabbat Teaching: Vaera 5783 Shabbat Afternoon Learning
January 14th, 2023 | 29 mins 25 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 14, 2023.
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Shabbat Teaching: "Mikketz: The Cries That Go Unheard"
December 24th, 2022 | 21 mins 20 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 24, 2022.
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Shabbat Sermon: "Dreams"
December 3rd, 2022 | 7 mins 34 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 3rd, 2022.