Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Online learning from A Dynamic Center for Conservative Judaism

About the show

Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles celebrates traditional and innovative Judaism and inspires lifelong learning in a warm, embracing community. With creative approaches to traditional prayer, a welcoming ethos that nourishes the soul, and a commitment to rigorous study of our tradition, Temple Beth Am has been a flagship institution of Conservative Judaism since its founding in 1934.

These podcasts share our sermons, classes and other activities.

Our goal is to reach out and enhance the learning and spiritual life of our congregants and listeners around the world.

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Episodes

  • Rashi Class: Shemot 12:35

    October 29th, 2025  |  1 hr 2 mins

    Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.35.
    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • Siddur Class #179 - The Modern Era - Soleveitchik - Part 1

    October 28th, 2025  |  34 mins 18 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - October 28, 2025.

  • Shabbat Teaching: Parshat Lekh L’kha, 2025 / פרשת וזאת הברכה, תשפ״ו God’s Call of Lekh Lekha–Is/Was It About Us? Or God?

    October 25th, 2025  |  31 mins 29 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 25, 2025.

    (Youtube)

  • Shabbat Sermon: "Multilingual and Asking Questions"

    October 25th, 2025  |  12 mins 50 secs

    Rabbi Rebeca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 25, 2025.

    (Youtube)

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    October 24th, 2025  |  22 mins 35 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.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot 12:34

    October 22nd, 2025  |  1 hr 3 mins

    Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.34.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • Shabbat Teaching: Mincha Noach 5786

    October 18th, 2025  |  39 mins 34 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chonry's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 18, 2025.

    (Youtube)

  • Shabbat Sermon: “What’s Next?”

    October 18th, 2025  |  15 mins 31 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 18, 2025.

    (Youtube)

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorny

    October 17th, 2025  |  19 mins

    Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorney 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-Cantor Chorney's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

  • Yizkor Sermon: “A Time to Seek Counsel; A Time to Tell Stories?”

    October 14th, 2025  |  13 mins 48 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Yizkor Sermon on Shemini Atzeret at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 14, 2025.

    (Youtube)

  • Shabbat Teaching: "The End and the Beginning"

    October 11th, 2025  |  32 mins 34 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 11, 2025.

    (Youtube/Zoom)

  • Shabbat Sermon: "Coming Out of Our 2-year-old Sukkot, Shattered and Heavy with Honor"

    October 11th, 2025  |  13 mins 24 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 11, 2025.

    (Youtube)

  • Rashi Class: Shemot 12:32

    October 9th, 2025  |  53 mins 32 secs

    Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Thursday, October 9, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.32.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • Sukkot Sermon: Sukkat Shalom: A Sukkah of Peace?

    October 8th, 2025  |  13 mins 27 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Sukkot Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 8, 2025.

    (Youtube)

  • Sukkot Sermon: Extending Our Unity

    October 7th, 2025  |  8 mins 30 secs

    Library Minyan Member Bob Braun's Sukkot Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 7, 2025.

    (Youtube)

  • Shabbat Teaching: Shabbat Afternoon Oct. 4, 2025

    October 4th, 2025  |  36 mins 35 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 4, 2025

    (Youtube/Zoom)