Rabbi Rebecca Schatz
Co-Host of Temple Beth Am Podcasts
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz is excited and honored to be the Associate Rabbi at Temple Beth Am. Rabbi Schatz was ordained from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in 2017 with a concentration in Halakha and journeyed to Foster City, CA to be the Assistant Rabbi and Education Director at Peninsula Sinai Congregation.
Rabbi Schatz received her Masters in Experiential Education from American Jewish University as well as her Bachelor in Choral Music Education before pursuing her rabbinic dream. During rabbinical school Rabbi Schatz interned at Temple Beth Am and PSC, where she was encouraged to build programming around life cycles such as b’nei mitzah, and create new opportunities for traditional holidays such as Shavuot and Purim or prayer experiences such as Shabbat Sovev. Rabbi Schatz directed PSC’s experiential religious school program, Kesher, facilitated a mother-daughter b’not mitzvah program, Kol Banot, engaged women in Torah study, Midrasha, and continued to pursue her musical t’fillah passion with kids aged K-8th grade.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz has hosted 326 Episodes.
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Elul Learning Series 2021: Social Action During The Pandemic
August 25th, 2021 | 30 mins 33 secs
As we make our way to a new normal and pray the pandemic wains more quickly the One LA Cars Team discusses the issues that are pressing on your mind for you and your family? One LA is eager to hear your personal stories so we can better direct our work to making Los Angeles a better place for all of us. It's work is directed by the members of our member institutions. We will also share both what we are and plan to be doing in the coming months.
This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz.
The discussion took place via Zoom on August 25, 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim
August 25th, 2021 | 41 mins 20 secs
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick are joined by Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky in a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 13.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on August 25. 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Ki Teitze
August 20th, 2021 | 58 mins 24 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz is joined this week by Rabbinic Intern Jacki Honig in 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 August 20, 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim
August 19th, 2021 | 47 mins 46 secs
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 12.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on August 18. 2021.
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Elul Learning Series 2021: Chevra Kadisha
August 15th, 2021 | 52 mins 13 secs
Ever thought about joining a Chevra Kadisha? Larry Herman, Jennifer Low and Rabbi Schatz share reasons why this important mitzvah could enhance your life, your commitment as a member of the community and your individual connection to the Jewish soul. This is not a session to learn the laws, customs or practices around Tahara or Shmira, rather to hear stories and ask questions about why this mitzvah is being introduced to the Temple Beth Am community and the reasons people should join us!
This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and conduced via Zoom on August 15, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Shoftim
August 13th, 2021 | 54 mins 21 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 August 13, 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim
August 11th, 2021 | 43 mins 47 secs
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 11.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on August 11. 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Re'eh
August 8th, 2021 | 1 hr 1 min
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 August 6, 2021.
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Shabbat Sermon: Morning - Re'eh
August 7th, 2021 | 6 mins 9 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 7, 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim
August 4th, 2021 | 55 mins 15 secs
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 10.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on August 4. 2021.
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Shabbat Teaching: Morning - Eikev
July 31st, 2021 | 31 mins 27 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, Saturday, July 31, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Eikev
July 30th, 2021 | 1 hr 1 min
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 30, 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim
July 28th, 2021 | 53 mins 15 secs
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Dan Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 9.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on July 28. 2021.
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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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Sources Through Srugim
July 21st, 2021 | 56 mins 58 secs
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Jason Goldstein lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 8.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on July 21. 2021.
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Shabbat Sermon: Morning - Devarim
July 17th, 2021 | 17 mins 58 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz 's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on July 17, 2021.