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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Passover Prep 2021: How to Build a Creative Seder
March 9th, 2021 | 56 mins 58 secs
Dr. Erica Rothblum, Rabbi Schatz, and her parents: Moreh Dale and Tracy, explore creative seder ideas. They model, discuss, brainstorm, and provide practical takeaways for a fun and innovative seder.
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Passover Prep 2021: Modern Day Slavery to Redemption
March 7th, 2021 | 55 mins 9 secs
Most of us think of slavery as something that happened in Biblical Times, or in the Pre-Civil War South, or in place likes contemporary Darfur. But there are cases of slavery happening right here in Los Angeles. This interactive event focuses on modern-day slavery and redemption. Our program includes speakers from HIAS, One LA, and the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST), who update us on the global and domestic challenges fueling modern-day slavery and share some personal experiences. Participants explore these issues more deeply with an interactive discussion and an immersive experience.
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Shabbat Teaching: Parsha Vayakhel
March 6th, 2021 | 19 mins 22 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 6, 2021.
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Shabbat Teaching - Morning: Ki Tisa
March 6th, 2021 | 24 mins 14 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 6, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha: Ki Tisa - Moses’ Face Lights Up - Exodus 34:29
March 5th, 2021 | 56 mins 35 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 March 5 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim: Beginning to Talk About Homosexuality In Judaism
March 3rd, 2021 | 51 mins 26 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 5.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on March 3. 2021.
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Passover Prep 2021: How to shop: K(osher) for P(assover)
March 2nd, 2021 | 1 hr 37 mins
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz discusses "Shopping for Passover," something that can be challenging, or expensive, or limiting. In 2020, there were leniencies put in place for shopping during the pandemic to be easier, more affordable, less of a headache, AND STILL kosher. Hear tips and find best practices to make shopping for Passover a breeze!
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Shabbat Teaching - Morning: Tetzaveh /The Pieces We Wear
February 27th, 2021 | 32 mins 18 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 27, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha – Purim Torah on Exodus 29: 20-22
February 26th, 2021 | 51 mins 32 secs
In this special Purim edition, Elon Spar plays the role of Rabbi Shapiro and Rebecca Menes plays the role of Rabbi Schatz.
This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on February 26 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim: The Pill and Other Contraceptives
February 24th, 2021 | 49 mins 15 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 4.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on February 24, 2021.
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Shabbat Teaching - Morning: Terumah - Shabbat Zachor
February 20th, 2021 | 46 mins 2 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 20, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha – Terumah - Exodus 25:20-22
February 19th, 2021 | 1 hr 3 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 February 19 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim: Bringing Wine (in a cab) on Shabbat
February 17th, 2021 | 56 mins 51 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 3.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on February 17, 2021.
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Shabbath Sermon Morning - Mishpatim
February 13th, 2021 | 11 mins 24 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 13, 2021.
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Exploring the Parasha – Mishpatim - Exodus 24: 9-1
February 12th, 2021 | 1 hr 34 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 February 12 2021.
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Sources Through Srugim: Sheva Brachot and Shiva
February 10th, 2021 | 50 mins 27 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 2.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on February 10, 2021.