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 142 Episodes.
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Navigating the Mahzor - Class 4
August 26th, 2020 | 1 hr 31 mins
Enter the High Holy Days this year with a newfound mastery of the special prayer book at the heart of the season. Pencils in hand, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny takes students on a guided tour of the structure, core texts & music that make up the thickest, richest prayer book on your shelf.
This class was conducted via Zoom on August 26, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
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Navigating The Mahzor - Class 3
August 19th, 2020 | 1 hr 11 mins
Enter the High Holy Days this year with a newfound mastery of the special prayer book at the heart of the season. Pencils in hand, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny takes students on a guided tour of the structure, core texts & music that make up the thickest, richest prayer book on your shelf.
This class was conducted via Zoom on August 19, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
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Shabbat Teaching - Afternoon: Shoftim
August 15th, 2020 | 15 mins 23 secs
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 15, 2020.
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Navigating the Mahzor - Class 2
August 12th, 2020 | 1 hr 14 mins
Enter the High Holy Days this year with a newfound mastery of the special prayer book at the heart of the season. Pencils in hand, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny takes students on a guided tour of the structure, core texts & music that make up the thickest, richest prayer book on your shelf.
This class was conducted via Zoom on August 12, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
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Shabbat Teaching - Afternoon: Re'eh
August 8th, 2020 | 16 mins
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 8, 2020.
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Navigating the Mahzor - Class 1
August 5th, 2020 | 1 hr 14 mins
Enter the High Holy Days this year with a newfound mastery of the special prayer book at the heart of the season. Pencils in hand, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny takes students on a guided tour of the structure, core texts & music that make up the thickest, richest prayer book on your shelf.
This class was conducted via Zoom on August 5, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
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Shabbat Sermon - Morning: Nasso
June 6th, 2020 | 16 mins 17 secs
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 6, 2020 - "Sacred Eavesdropping."
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Shabbat Sermon - Morning: Behar-Bechukotai
May 16th, 2020 | 24 mins 30 secs
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Sabbath Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles on May 16, 2020 - "When Nuance is Your Superpower."
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Navigating the Siddur: "Volunteer Plants & Weeds - Accretion in a Time of Crisis"
May 6th, 2020 | 15 mins 37 secs
Navigating the Siddur with Cantor Chorny at Temple Beth Am on May 5, 2020
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Navigating the Siddur
May 2nd, 2020 | 21 mins 20 secs
Navigating the Siddur with Cantor Chorny at Temple Beth Am on Saturday, May 2, 2020
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Passover Sermon - Morning: Eighth Day of Passover
April 16th, 2020 | 14 mins 52 secs
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles on April 16, 2020" - Yizkor is Everywhere."
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Shabbat Sermon - Afternoon: Third Day Of Passover
April 11th, 2020 | 16 mins 47 secs
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 11, 2020 - "The Omer: The Time of Just Enough Hop."
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Passover Sermon - Morning: First Day of Passover
April 9th, 2020 | 8 mins 35 secs
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 9, 2020 - "What We're Bringing to Seder."
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Rosh Hashana - Sermon - 5780 - Day Two
October 1st, 2019 | 20 mins 47 secs
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 1, 2019.