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

  • Passover Mini-Service

    April 23rd, 2024  |  45 mins 45 secs

    Singing, quiet mindfulness, and study surrounding the themes and the music of Passover with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 23, 2024.

  • Shabbat Teaching: "Marking Our Brokenness"

    April 20th, 2024  |  44 mins 15 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 20, 2024.

  • Shabbat Sermon: "Traveling with Despair and Hope"

    April 20th, 2024  |  15 mins 52 secs

    Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 20, 2024.

  • Parenting Through The Parsha: Metzora

    April 19th, 2024  |  9 mins 20 secs

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

  • Passover Learning Series: The 5th Child: Seeing Ourselves as Every Child

    April 18th, 2024  |  1 hr 6 mins

    Your story and others’ stories of redemption are playing through in our current reality and we need to find a way to add voices to the narrative of questions, of symbolism, and of action.

    This episode was moderated by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, on Zoom, on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

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  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:31

    April 17th, 2024  |  59 mins 50 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, April 17, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:31.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • Siddur Class #136 - Hallel

    April 16th, 2024  |  42 mins 10 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - April 16, 2024

  • Meaningful Discussions Based on THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE: "Is Bacon Holy? - Class 3

    April 15th, 2024  |  1 hr 12 mins

    "Is Bacon Holy" - what makes something holy? Can it ever become “unholy”? Are things created holy or do they become holy? based on Chapter 4 of the book THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE by Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinstaltz.

    THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE is a layperson's journey through the building blocks of Jewish philosophy exploring our purpose in this lifetime and how to make the most of it.

    His nephew, Rabbi Chaim Sperlin, taught this class at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 15, 2024.

  • Shabbat Teaching: Parshat Metzora / פרשת מצורע “Sustaining Humility and Contrition”

    April 13th, 2024  |  30 mins 26 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 13, 2024.

  • Shabbat Sermon: "Kashrut Of The Mouth"

    April 13th, 2024  |  12 mins 58 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 13, 2024.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:27

    April 10th, 2024  |  59 mins 47 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, April 10, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:27.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • Meaningful Discussions Based on THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE: "My Soul Is On Fire" - Class 2

    April 8th, 2024  |  1 hr 17 mins

    "My Soul Is On Fire" - Where is our soul? What does it do? How does life look without it? based on Chapter 3 of the book THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE by Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinstaltz.

    THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE is a layperson's journey through the building blocks of Jewish philosophy exploring our purpose in this lifetime and how to make the most of it.

    His nephew, Rabbi Chaim Sperlin, taught this class at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 8, 2024.

  • Parenting Through The Parsha: Shmini

    April 6th, 2024  |  9 mins 21 secs

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

  • Shabbat Teaching: "What Bread Has To Do With Tzara'at"

    April 6th, 2024  |  23 mins 37 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal's Shabbat Teaching on April 6, 2024.

  • Shabbat Sermon: “Method Acting & Miracles”

    April 6th, 2024  |  16 mins 35 secs

    X;s Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 6, 2024.

  • Passover Learning Series: The 5th Question: Welcoming Our Curiousity to the Seder

    April 4th, 2024  |  38 mins 52 secs

    Your story and others’ stories of redemption are playing through in our current reality and we need to find a way to add voices to the narrative of questions, of symbolism, and of action.

    This episode was moderated by TBA Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal on Zoom, Monday, April 4, 2024.

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