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 321 Episodes.
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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.
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Sources Through Srugim: L’shon HaRa
May 12th, 2021 | 55 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 2 episode 13.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on May 12. 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Behar-Bechukotai
May 7th, 2021 | 54 mins 27 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 7, 2021.
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Shabbat Morning: Enriched P’sukei D’zimra
May 1st, 2021 | 53 mins 1 sec
Enriched P’sukei D’zimra, sung by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorny, and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, with words of Torah from Rabbi David Ingber of Romemu in New York city.
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Shabbat Morning: Harmonized Shacharit
May 1st, 2021 | 18 mins 51 secs
Harmonized Shacharit, sung by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny, and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz.
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Exploring the Parasha: Emor
April 30th, 2021 | 55 mins 28 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 April 30, 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim: Responsibility To Your Wife
April 28th, 2021 | 48 mins 25 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 12.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on April 28. 2021.
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Shabbat Teaching: Achrei-Mot Kedoshim
April 24th, 2021 | 30 mins 29 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 24, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Achrei Mot-Kedishim
April 23rd, 2021 | 1 hr 25 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 April 23, 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim: Kiruv - Getting Closer
April 21st, 2021 | 43 mins 9 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 11.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on April 21. 2021.
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Shabbat Teaching: Ta'azria-Metzora 2021
April 17th, 2021 | 36 mins 11 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz 's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 17, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Tazria-Metzora
April 16th, 2021 | 52 mins 8 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 April 16, 2021.