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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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.
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Sources Through Srugim: Clothing and Gender
October 21st, 2020 | 44 mins 46 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 2.
This discussion was conducted via Zoom on October 21, 2020.
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Shabbat Sermon/Teaching - Morning: Bereshit
October 17th, 2020 | 37 mins 5 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon/Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 17, 2020.
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Exploring the Parasha: Bereshit
October 16th, 2020 | 58 mins 18 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 16, 2020.
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Sources Through Srugim: Women and Tefillin
October 14th, 2020 | 50 mins 20 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 1.
This discussion was conducted via Zoom on October 14, 2020.
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Shabbat Sermon-Teaching: Morning - Sukkot 1
October 3rd, 2020 | 31 mins 4 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon-Teaching from Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, On October 3, 2020.
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Yom Kippur: Yizkor Sermon - "One More Question"
September 28th, 2020 | 13 mins 23 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Yom Kippur: Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 28, 2020.
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Yom Kippur: Clergy Question and Answer Session
September 27th, 2020 | 1 hr 25 mins
Q&A with Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, clergy members Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny, and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, September 29, 2020.
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Race and Racism: A Sacred Conversation About Building Bridges and Unity in Diversity
September 13th, 2020 | 1 hr 9 mins
A distinguished panel comes together in sacred conversation about race and racism in our society, and our obligation to confront 1it, understand it, and ameliorate it.
Guided by a deep love of community and commitment to improve ourselves and our society, we as Jews and Christians, White and Black, are embarking on a series of sacred (for now virtual) conversations. Our traditions mandate us to engage deeply with difficult subjects. We invite listeners to join us with an open mind, an open heart, vulnerability and curiosity for an ongoing discussion about interfaith and interracial relations, racism, and what we, as Angelenos, are going to do about it.
The event featured a moderated conversation among our panelists, an opportunity for small-group conversations in breakout rooms, and uplifting music.
Welcome and Benediction: Rabbi Adam Kligfeld (Temple Beth Am), Pastor James Collins (Exousia Evangelical Outreach Ministries).
Panel Moderator: Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny (Temple Beth Am)
Panel: Pastor Ananias Rose Sr. (Hallelujah Gospel Service, Naval Support Activity), Rabbi Sarah Bassin (Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills), Elder Charles Blake II (West Los Angeles Church of God in Christ), Rabbi dr. Aryeh Cohen (American Jewish University, Bend the Arc: Jewish Action), Sheila Thomas (Holy Name of Jesus Church, One LA) Gamal Palmer (Jewish Federation), Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard (USC, Word of Encouragement Community Church).
The event took place via Zoom on September 10, 2020.
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Shabbat Sermon - Morning: Nitzavim-Vayeilech
September 12th, 2020 | 8 mins 57 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 12, 2020.
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Elul Study: How Jews Look To The Future
September 11th, 2020 | 49 mins 55 secs
Rabbi David Wolpe leads a class on understanding our future apart from prophecy. How much is our Jewish future given to us and how much can we create it - especially in this time of pandemic.
Named one of the 500 Most Influential People in Los Angeles in 2016 and again in 2017, Most Influential Rabbi in America by Newsweek and one of the 50 Most Influential Jews in the World by The Jerusalem Post, David Wolpe is the Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles.
This class took place via Zoom on September 11, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.