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 Teaching: Seudah Shlishit Poetry
March 5th, 2022 | 20 mins 6 secs
Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 5, 2022.
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Shabbat Sermon: "People, Place, and Hope"
March 5th, 2022 | 14 mins 51 secs
Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 5, 2022.
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Halakha 101: Jewish Law, Practices and Customs - Class 11 - Shabbat Part 4
March 4th, 2022 | 52 mins 36 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly 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 March 1, 2022
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Vayakhel
March 2nd, 2022 | 1 hr 24 secs
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro 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 February 25, 2022.
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Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 4:27
March 2nd, 2022 | 53 mins 12 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, March 2, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:27.
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Siddur Class #82: Tachanun - Part 6
March 1st, 2022 | 38 mins 27 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - March 1, 2022
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Shabbat Teaching: Rosh Chodesh Adar II Mincha Teaching
February 26th, 2022 | 21 mins 18 secs
Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 26, 2022.
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Shabbat Sermon: For Peace: Some Pained Musings on War, Ukraine and the Human Condition
February 26th, 2022 | 22 mins 7 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 26, 2022.
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
February 25th, 2022 | 14 mins 59 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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 4:26
February 23rd, 2022 | 1 hr 37 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 21, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:26.
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Halakha 101: Jewish Law, Practices and Customs - Class 10 - Shabbat Part 3
February 22nd, 2022 | 54 mins 40 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly 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 February 22, 2022
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Siddur Class #81: Tachanun - Part 5
February 22nd, 2022 | 43 mins 49 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - February 22, 2022
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Tetzaveh
February 20th, 2022 | 52 mins 56 secs
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro 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 February 11, 2022.
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Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Ki Tisa
February 20th, 2022 | 59 mins 41 secs
Rabbi Matt Shapiro and Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in this week's parasha.
This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on February 18, 2022.
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Halakha 101: Jewish Law, Practices and Customs - Class 9 - Shabbat Part 2
February 20th, 2022 | 57 mins 33 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly 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 February 8, 2022.
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Shabbat Teaching: Next Week's Midrash, Tonight - Vayakhel
February 19th, 2022 | 24 mins 53 secs
Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 19, 2022.