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 149 Episodes.
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Navigate and Master The Prayerbook - Pesukei DeZimra and Shacharit
October 20th, 2020 | 1 hr 5 mins
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome.
This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 20, 2020.
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Navigate and Master The Prayerbook - Introduction
October 13th, 2020 | 58 mins 32 secs
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome.
This class is an introduction to the overall course and the weekday morning service. It was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 13, 2020.
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Yom Kippur: Clergy Question and Answer Session
September 27th, 2020 | 1 hr 25 mins
Q&A with Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, clergy members Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny, and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, September 29, 2020.
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Rosh Hashana - Sermon - 5781 - Day Two
September 20th, 2020 | 17 mins 24 secs
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 20, 2020.
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Race and Racism: A Sacred Conversation About Building Bridges and Unity in Diversity
September 13th, 2020 | 1 hr 9 mins
A distinguished panel comes together in sacred conversation about race and racism in our society, and our obligation to confront 1it, understand it, and ameliorate it.
Guided by a deep love of community and commitment to improve ourselves and our society, we as Jews and Christians, White and Black, are embarking on a series of sacred (for now virtual) conversations. Our traditions mandate us to engage deeply with difficult subjects. We invite listeners to join us with an open mind, an open heart, vulnerability and curiosity for an ongoing discussion about interfaith and interracial relations, racism, and what we, as Angelenos, are going to do about it.
The event featured a moderated conversation among our panelists, an opportunity for small-group conversations in breakout rooms, and uplifting music.
Welcome and Benediction: Rabbi Adam Kligfeld (Temple Beth Am), Pastor James Collins (Exousia Evangelical Outreach Ministries).
Panel Moderator: Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny (Temple Beth Am)
Panel: Pastor Ananias Rose Sr. (Hallelujah Gospel Service, Naval Support Activity), Rabbi Sarah Bassin (Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills), Elder Charles Blake II (West Los Angeles Church of God in Christ), Rabbi dr. Aryeh Cohen (American Jewish University, Bend the Arc: Jewish Action), Sheila Thomas (Holy Name of Jesus Church, One LA) Gamal Palmer (Jewish Federation), Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard (USC, Word of Encouragement Community Church).
The event took place via Zoom on September 10, 2020.
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Shabbat Sermon - Morning: Ki Tavo
September 5th, 2020 | 16 mins 16 secs
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 5, 2020.
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Navigating the Mahzor - Class 5
September 2nd, 2020 | 1 hr 13 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 September 2, 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 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