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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Sources Through Srugim: Shomer Negiya (Saving Your Touch)
December 2nd, 2020 | 58 mins 35 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 episode 7.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on December 2, 2020.
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Shabbat Teaching: Dwelling In God
November 28th, 2020 | 56 mins 34 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 28, 2020.
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Exploring the Parasha - Vayetzei: Hated and Blessed
November 27th, 2020 | 47 mins 5 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 November 27, 2020.
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Shabbat Teaching: Toldot
November 21st, 2020 | 34 mins 23 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 21, 2020.
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Exploring the Parasha - Toldot
November 20th, 2020 | 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 November 20, 2020.
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Sources Through Srugim: Kol Isha - Hearing A Woman's Voice
November 18th, 2020 | 53 mins 7 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 episode 6.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on November 18, 2020.
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Shabbat Teaching: Chayei Sara
November 14th, 2020 | 1 hr 3 mins
Larry Herman and Rick Muller join Rabbi Rebecca Schatz with an extended discussion of this week's Haftorah: Chayei Sara at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 14, 2020.
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Exploring the Parasha - Chaye Sarah: Speaking On The Bad And/Or Good
November 13th, 2020 | 54 mins 22 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 November 13, 2020.
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Sources Through Srugim: Divorce
November 11th, 2020 | 48 mins 14 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 episode 5.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on November 11, 2020.
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Shabbat Sermon - Morning: Vayera
November 7th, 2020 | 25 mins 38 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 7, 2020.
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Exploring the Parasha – Vayera: Lot Decides his GPS Marker
November 6th, 2020 | 57 mins 26 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 November 6, 2020.
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Sources Through Srugim: Minyan And A Little Hecksher
November 4th, 2020 | 50 mins 39 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 episode 4.
The discussion was conducted via Zoom on November 4, 2020.
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Exploring the Parasha – Lech-Lecha: Separating for Love
October 30th, 2020 | 58 mins 1 sec
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 October 30, 2020.
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Sources Through Srugim: Single And In A Jewish Leadership Role
October 28th, 2020 | 1 hr 1 min
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 episode 3.
This discussion was conducted via Zoom on October 28, 2020.
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Expanding The Conversation
October 25th, 2020 | 1 hr 17 mins
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro moderate a conversation with members of our community who identify as Jews of Color for an open, honest, and important exploration of how we can create and sustain a welcoming, inclusive, and mindful community.”
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Exploring the Parasha: Noach
October 23rd, 2020 | 56 mins 37 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 October 23, 2020.