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: "Joseph, Joseph, Is It Really You?!"

    December 24th, 2022  |  26 mins 48 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Yael Aranoff's Shabbat Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 24, 2022.

  • Shabbat Teaching: "Mikketz: The Cries That Go Unheard"

    December 24th, 2022  |  21 mins 20 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 24, 2022.

  • Shabbat Learning: "Joseph, Esther, Maccabees: Security in Parshat Miketz"

    December 17th, 2022  |  24 mins 25 secs

    Shabbat Learning with Rabbinic Intern Chayva Lehrman at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 17, 2022.

  • Shabbat Sermon: "Meeting Those Who Are Anonymous"

    December 17th, 2022  |  13 mins 29 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 17, 2022.

  • Siddur Class #102 - Shir Shel Yom - Part 9

    December 13th, 2022  |  44 mins 22 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - December 13, 2022.

  • Shabbat Teaching: "Regret, Comfort, Redirect – Lessons from God"

    December 10th, 2022  |  22 mins 49 secs

    Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies Associate Dean Rabbi Cheryl Peretz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 10, 2022.

    Life’s biggest projects don’t always happen as we imagine. What happens when they don’t go according to plan? With one word, three meanings, we’ll consider the lessons from Torah and God.

  • Shabbat Sermon: "The Unhoused and Us: Caring for Ourselves and for Them"

    December 10th, 2022  |  17 mins 45 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 10, 2022.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 6:13

    December 7th, 2022  |  56 mins 51 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, December 7, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:13.

  • Siddur Class #101 - Shir Shel Yom - Part 8

    December 6th, 2022  |  32 mins 17 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - December 6, 2022.

  • Shabbat Learning: "Is Gideon a Worthy Leader?"

    December 3rd, 2022  |  23 mins 39 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal's Shabbat Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 3, 2022.

  • Shabbat Sermon: "Dreams"

    December 3rd, 2022  |  7 mins 34 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 3rd, 2022.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    December 2nd, 2022  |  17 mins 19 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 6:12

    November 30th, 2022  |  52 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, November 30, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:12.

  • Siddur Class #100 - Shir Shel Yom - Part 7

    November 29th, 2022  |  38 mins 36 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - November 29, 2022

  • Shabbat Teaching: Vayeitze 5783 | Shabbat Afternoon

    November 26th, 2022  |  34 mins 30 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chonry's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 26, 2022.

  • Shabbat Learning: Toldot: Prayers and Responses

    November 26th, 2022  |  29 mins 4 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Yael Aranoff's Shabbat Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 26, 2022.