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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Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 5:7
May 11th, 2022 | 58 mins 24 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 11, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:7.
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Shabbat Teaching: A Study To Lift the Soul of the late Avi Mori Gideon Ben Aryeh and the late Yona Rosner
May 7th, 2022 | 29 mins 13 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Yonatan Rosner's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 7, 2022.
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Shabbat Sermon: “The Power of the Ouija Board: The Dos & Don’ts of Holiness”
May 7th, 2022 | 18 mins 22 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chonry's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 7, 2022.
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Kedoshim
May 6th, 2022 | 56 mins 29 secs
Guest teacher Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig leads a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha.
This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on May 6, 2022.
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
May 6th, 2022 | 16 mins 42 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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Halakha 101: Jewish Law, Practices and Customs - Class 13 - Tzitzit
May 4th, 2022 | 22 mins
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate.
This class was conducted on May 3 , 2022
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Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 5:6
May 4th, 2022 | 59 mins 38 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 4, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:6.
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Shabbat Teaching: Hartman Learning Series: Pathways To Faith
April 30th, 2022 | 36 mins 25 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 30, 2022.
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Shabbat Sermon: Aharei Mot: Moving Forward After Disaster
April 30th, 2022 | 9 mins 9 secs
Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinksky's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 30, 2022.
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Achrei Mot
April 29th, 2022 | 51 mins 14 secs
Rabbis Matt Shapiro and Rebecca Schatz lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha.
This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on April 29, 2022.
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
April 29th, 2022 | 21 mins 34 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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Shabbat Teaching: Poems by Aviya Kushner
April 23rd, 2022 | 17 mins 48 secs
Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 23, 2022.
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Yizkor Sermon: A Selfless Yizkor
April 23rd, 2022 | 15 mins 27 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 23, 2022.
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Passover Teaching: Freedom Steps to Torah
April 22nd, 2022 | 17 mins 56 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Passover Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 22, 2022.
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Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 5:4
April 19th, 2022 | 46 mins 31 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 Tuesday, April 19, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:4.
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Passover II Sermon: "Concepts of Liberty: American versus Jewish"
April 17th, 2022 | 15 mins 20 secs
Rabbi Elliot Dorff's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 17, 2022,