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
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
May 3rd, 2024 | 18 mins 18 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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Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:31
May 1st, 2024 | 51 mins 17 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, May 1, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:31.
(Facebook/Zoom)
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Yizkor Sermon: "Old Grief. New Grief."
April 30th, 2024 | 19 mins 53 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 30, 2024.
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Passover Mini-Service Day 7
April 29th, 2024 | 29 mins 48 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 29, 2024.
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Shabbat Teaching: "Or HaHayim On Aharei Mot"
April 27th, 2024 | 26 mins 41 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 27, 2024.
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Shabbat Teaching: "4 Days of the Omer Which Is 203 Days"
April 27th, 2024 | 28 mins 39 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 27, 2024.
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
April 26th, 2024 | 16 mins 4 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.