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 150 Episodes.
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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.
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Shabbat Teaching: Vayeitze 5783 | Shabbat Afternoon
November 26th, 2022 | 34 mins 30 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chonry's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 26, 2022.
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Fall 2022 Davening Institute: Shabbat Morning - Class #3
November 18th, 2022 | 43 mins 24 secs
Cantor Chorny offers this six-session course that teaches beginner and intermediate davenners how to lead Shabbat Shaharit. The class will offer insights into nusah, the structure of prayer, and how to lead well (regardless of musical ability).
The class is offered in partnership between Temple Beth Am & the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies.
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Fall 2022 Davening Institute: Shabbat Morning - Class #2
November 9th, 2022 | 56 mins 17 secs
Cantor Chorny offers this six-session course that teaches beginner and intermediate davenners how to lead Shabbat Shaharit. The class will offer insights into nusah, the structure of prayer, and how to lead well (regardless of musical ability).
The class is offered in partnership between Temple Beth Am & the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies.
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Fall 2022 Davening Institute: Shabbat Morning - Class #1
October 21st, 2022 | 57 mins 37 secs
Cantor Chorny offers this six-session course that teaches beginner and intermediate davenners how to lead Shabbat Shaharit. The class will offer insights into nusah, the structure of prayer, and how to lead well (regardless of musical ability).
The class is offered in partnership between Temple Beth Am & the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies.
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Sh'Mini Atzeret Yizkor Sermon: "Chosen Grief"
October 17th, 2022 | 13 mins 15 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 17, 2022.
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Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "Breaking The Binary"
September 26th, 2022 | 24 mins 10 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 26, 2022.
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Elul Learning Series 2022: Back to Basics of Being a Gabbai Spotter - Class 3
September 21st, 2022 | 37 mins 31 secs
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads a class on what goes into being a spotter at the Torah.
This class took place at Temple Beth Am and via Zoom on September 20, 2022
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Shabbat Sermon: 13 Reasons to Appreciate Psalm 27
September 17th, 2022 | 10 mins 26 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 17, 2022.
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Elul Learning Series 2022: The Poetry of Grief - Finding Comfort and Healing Through Verse
September 8th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
Temple Beth Am member and poet Suzanne Weiss Morgen joins Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny for a literary and spiritual journey through the poetry of grief and loss. They explore through the lens of some of Suzanne’s original poems and some of the powerful poetry within our high holy day liturgy. As we prepare to enter the season of awe and culminate with the Yiskor service on Yom Kippur, may we find language to help provide comfort and healing.
This class took place at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on September 7, 2022.
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Elul Learning Series 2022: Back to Basics of Being a Gabbai Spotter - Class 2
September 6th, 2022 | 1 hr 9 mins
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads a class on what goes into being a spotter at the Torah.
This class took place at Temple Beth Am and via Zoom on September 6, 2022
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Elul Learning Series 2022: Back to Basics of Being a Gabbai Spotter - Class 1
August 31st, 2022 | 54 mins 40 secs
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads a class on what goes into being a spotter at the Torah.
This class took place at Temple Beth Am and via Zoom on August 30, 2022.