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

  • Shabbat Teaching: "Rock of Meribah & Miriam’s Well"

    February 1st, 2025  |  12 mins 26 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 1, 2025.

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    Shabbat Sermon: "In the Thicket, Between Sinai and Auschwitz"

    February 1st, 2025  |  16 mins 56 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 1, 2025.

    (Youtube)

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    Shabbat Sermon: Parashat Bo: "What is the Change that Happens at Twilight?"

    January 31st, 2025  |  8 mins 2 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Nico Losorelli's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 31, 2025.

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    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    January 31st, 2025  |  22 mins 40 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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    Antisemitism — The World's Oldest Conspiracy Theory - Session 9: The Middle Ages - Part 2

    January 30th, 2025  |  1 hr 18 mins

    In ten sessions, Rabbi Rembaum explores the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). The learning is text based and emphasizes interactive discussion. There is some lecturing, primarily to provide historical background. The sessions are organized chronologically: 1. Greek and Roman sources through the lens of Josephus Flavius, 2. Christian and Muslim writings through the 16th century, and 3. the rise and evolution of secular antisemitism from the 19th through the 21st centuries.

    This session took place via Zoom on January 29, 2025..

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    Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos - Class 8

    January 29th, 2025  |  1 hr 12 mins

    This is the eighth class in a ten-session series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Israel, the Northern Kingdom. Unlike many of the other prophets, his primary charges against Israel dealt with injustice and immorality. Paganism, for Amos, was a secondary issue. Amos was a master of rhetorical argument, and his powerful use of metaphors is classical.

    The class took place via Zoom on January 28, 2025

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    Rashi Class: Shemot 12:4

    January 29th, 2025  |  1 hr 38 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 Wednesday, January 29, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:4.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

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    Siddur Class #156 - Hasidism - God's Omnipresence

    January 28th, 2025  |  41 mins 29 secs

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

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    Shabbat Teaching: Shabbat Afternoon Parshat Bo 5785

    January 25th, 2025  |  29 mins 21 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 25, 2025.

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    Shabbat Sermon: "Where Are You Standing in the Audience."

    January 25th, 2025  |  9 mins 21 secs

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

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    Parenting Through the Parsha: Vaera

    January 24th, 2025  |  8 mins 27 secs

    Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.

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    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    January 24th, 2025  |  16 mins 48 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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    Siddur Class #155 - Hasidism - Devekut

    January 22nd, 2025  |  45 mins 40 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - January 21, 2025.

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    Rashi Class: Shemot 12:3

    January 22nd, 2025  |  58 mins 10 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 Wednesday, January 22, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:3.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

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    Shabbat Teaching: Parshat Va'Era, 2025 / פרשת וארא, תשפ״ה

    January 18th, 2025  |  33 mins 30 secs

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

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    Shabbat Sermon: "Earthly Angels and a Little Help!"

    January 18th, 2025  |  16 mins 23 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 18, 2025.