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 316 Episodes.
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Sources Through Srugim
June 23rd, 2021 | 1 hr 7 mins
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) 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 4.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on June 23. 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Chukat
June 18th, 2021 | 50 mins 27 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz discusses the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha.
This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on June 18, 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim
June 16th, 2021 | 47 mins 38 secs
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) 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, episodes 2 and 3.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on June 16. 2021.
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Shabbat Teaching - Morning: Korah - Symbols of Memory - The Good and The Bad
June 12th, 2021 | 23 mins 39 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 12, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Korach
June 11th, 2021 | 55 mins 25 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz discusses the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha.
This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on June 11, 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim: Segulot
June 9th, 2021 | 49 mins 43 secs
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) 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 1.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on June 9. 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Shlach Lekha
June 4th, 2021 | 45 mins 56 secs
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro discuss the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha.
This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on June 4, 2021.
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Shabbat Teaching: Beha'alotcha
May 29th, 2021 | 24 mins 18 secs
Rabbis' Hillary Chrony, Adam Kligfeld, and Rebeca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 29, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Beha’alotecha
May 28th, 2021 | 58 mins 17 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 May 28, 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim: End of Season 2
May 26th, 2021 | 41 mins 17 secs
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) 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 2 episode 15.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on May 26. 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Naso - Nazarite Law
May 21st, 2021 | 52 mins 53 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 May 21, 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim: Tzniut (Modesty)
May 19th, 2021 | 46 mins 22 secs
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) 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 2 episode 14.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on May 19. 2021.
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Shavout Morning: Yiskor Sermon
May 18th, 2021 | 14 mins 38 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 18, 2021.
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Shabbat Teaching: Morning - Bamidbar - Coming Back as One(s)
May 15th, 2021 | 20 mins 13 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 15, 2021.
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
May 14th, 2021 | 13 mins 52 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with imagery, wisdom, and the rhythms of our Jewish calendar, including selected verses from the Torah. Many of these meditations are performed in sitting positions; some standing. Simply find yourself a comfortable space and let Rabbi Kligfeld's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.
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Exploring the Parasha: Bamidbar - Numbers 2:2
May 14th, 2021 | 59 mins 9 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 May 14, 2021.