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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Shabbat/Passover Teaching: "A Holiday of Nostalgia"
April 19th, 2025 | 17 mins 9 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat/Passover Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 19, 2025.
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
April 18th, 2025 | 19 mins 36 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 Sermon: “Scheduling Holy Time"
April 14th, 2025 | 13 mins 37 secs
Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 14, 2025.
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Passover Sermon: "Despite It All, Choose Life"
April 13th, 2025 | 17 mins 53 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 13, 2025.
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Shabbat Teaching: Siyyum on Tractate Beitzah / סיום על מסכת ביצה
April 12th, 2025 | 37 mins 29 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfield's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 12, 2025.
(Youtube)
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Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 12:13
April 9th, 2025 | 1 hr 48 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 9, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:13.
(Facebook/Zoom)
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Siddur Class #164- Hasidism -- The Piaseczner Rebbe
April 8th, 2025 | 33 mins 27 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom -April 8, 2025.
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Shabbat Teaching: "Nir Tamid & Aish Tamid"
April 5th, 2025 | 18 mins 25 secs
Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 5, 2025.
(Youtube/Zoom)
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Shabbat Sermon: "Yaknehaz"
April 5th, 2025 | 15 mins 2 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 5, 2025.
(Youtube)
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
April 4th, 2025 | 21 mins 25 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 12:13
April 2nd, 2025 | 1 hr 4 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, April 2, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:13.
(Facebook/Zoom)
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Siddur Class #163 - Hasidism --- R' Nachman on Hitbodedut
April 1st, 2025 | 24 mins 57 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom -April 1, 2025.
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Shabbat Teaching: "Halachot of Pesach: Spiritual or Practical?"
March 29th, 2025 | 32 mins 24 secs
Rabbinic Intern Nico Losorelli's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 29, 2025.
(Youtube/Zoom)
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Shabbat Sermon: “Building Community Together”
March 29th, 2025 | 14 mins 52 secs
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 29, 2025.
(Youtube)
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
March 28th, 2025 | 19 mins 28 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 #162 - Hasidism - Routine and Distraction in Prayer - Part 4
March 25th, 2025 | 28 mins 33 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - March 25, 2025.