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 Learning: "Divine Permission To Lie?"

    October 28th, 2023  |  31 mins 29 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal's Shabbat Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 28, 2023.

  • Shabbat Sermon: "It's Time To Make A Distinction"

    October 28th, 2023  |  13 mins 44 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 28, 2023.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    October 27th, 2023  |  18 mins 51 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.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 8:17

    October 25th, 2023  |  58 mins 9 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, October 25, 2023, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 8:17.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • Siddur Class #123 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 11

    October 24th, 2023  |  36 mins 41 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - October 24, 2023.

  • Shabbat Teaching: "Step by Step"

    October 21st, 2023  |  21 mins 44 secs

    Rabbinic Inter Nico Losorelli's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 21, 2023.

  • Shabbat Teaching: “A Word of Torah, a Modern Idea, a Poem—Israel, 2 Weeks Later”

    October 21st, 2023  |  25 mins 2 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 21, 2023.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    October 20th, 2023  |  17 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.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 8:15

    October 18th, 2023  |  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, October 18, 2023, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 8:15.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • Shabbat Teaching: "Simple in Our Generation - Noach 2023"

    October 14th, 2023  |  31 mins 20 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 14, 2023.

  • Shabbat Sermon: “HaTikvah Sheli”

    October 14th, 2023  |  20 mins 25 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 14, 2023.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 8:14

    October 11th, 2023  |  57 mins 54 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, October 11, 2023, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 8:14.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • ISRAEL AT WAR: Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Remarks

    October 7th, 2023  |  15 mins 28 secs

    ISRAEL AT WAR: Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Remarks at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 7, 2023.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 8:12

    October 4th, 2023  |  53 mins 20 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, October 4, 2023, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 8:12.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • Sukkot Sermon: "Living With Joy"

    October 1st, 2023  |  14 mins 26 secs

    Rabbi Susan Laemmle's Sukkot Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 1, 2023.

  • Sukkot Teaching: Sukkot I 5784

    September 30th, 2023  |  29 mins 33 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's SukkotTeaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 30, 2023.