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 Sermon: "This Israeli Moment—Let us Pray"
January 14th, 2023 | 30 mins 46 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 14, 2023.
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
January 13th, 2023 | 18 mins 43 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/Exodus 6:16
January 11th, 2023 | 56 mins 49 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, January 11, 2023, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:16.
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Siddur Class #103 - Shir Shel Yom - Part 10
January 10th, 2023 | 35 mins 43 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - January 10, 2023
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Shabbat Teaching: Shemot 1:1
January 7th, 2023 | 34 mins 47 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 7, 2023.
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Shabbat Sermon: “Jumping Ahead for Blessings”
January 7th, 2023 | 8 mins 23 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 7, 2023.
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Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 6:13
January 4th, 2023 | 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, January 4, 2023, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:13.
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Shabbat Teaching: Hazak, Hazak, V’nithazek - Parashat VaYehi 2022
December 31st, 2022 | 35 mins 37 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 31, 2022.
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Shabbat Sermon: "The Ethical Functions of Deuteronomic Laws in Early Second Temple Judaism - Differing Views Among Pharisees, Saducees and Kararites"
December 31st, 2022 | 11 mins 25 secs
Shabbat Sermon by Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, member Bob Braun, December 31, 2022.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.