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 Sermon: Parents Are Demi-Gods. Actually, We All Are!"

    February 15th, 2025  |  13 mins 53 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 15, 2025.

    (Youtube)

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    Shabbat Sermon: Parashat Yitro: A Refresher on Wisdom

    February 14th, 2025  |  6 mins 2 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Nico Losorelli's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 14, 2025.

    (Zoom)

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    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    February 14th, 2025  |  22 mins 32 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 12:6

    February 12th, 2025  |  1 hr 1 min

    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, February 12, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:6.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

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    Siddur Class #157 - Hasidism - Words And Letters Of Prayer

    February 11th, 2025  |  44 mins 37 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - February 11, 2025.

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    Shabbat Teaching: An Unexpected Leader Parashat Yitro - Seudah Shlishit 2025

    February 8th, 2025  |  27 mins 51 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 8, 2025.

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    Shabbat Sermon: "The Nile and the Sea – Two (Conflicting) Views of Redemption"

    February 8th, 2025  |  18 mins 1 sec

    Rabbi Shoshana Cohen's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 8, 2025, introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz.

    Rabbi Shoshana Cohen is a Senior Faculty member at the Shalom Hartman Institute and serves as teacher and mentor for North American gap-year students studying in Israel,

    (Youtube)

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    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    February 7th, 2025  |  20 mins 1 sec

    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 10

    February 6th, 2025  |  1 hr 38 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 February 5, 2025..

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

    February 6th, 2025  |  1 hr 22 mins

    This is the final class in a 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 February 7, 2025

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    Rashi Class: Shemot 12:5

    February 5th, 2025  |  59 mins 19 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, February 5, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:5.

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    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..