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 Sermon: "Returning Home: A Drash for Mental Health Awareness Month"

    May 28th, 2022  |  14 mins 1 sec

    Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 28, 2022.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 5:9

    May 25th, 2022  |  56 mins 25 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 25, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:9.

  • Siddur Class #87 - Uva letzion - Part 2

    May 24th, 2022  |  37 mins 51 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 24, 2022

  • Shabbat Teaching: Hartman Learning Series - "Sanctification of the Body"

    May 21st, 2022  |  24 mins 22 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 21, 2022.

  • Shabbat Sermon: "Holy Time in a Bottle"

    May 21st, 2022  |  12 mins 8 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 21, 2022.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 5:8

    May 18th, 2022  |  55 mins 17 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 18, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:8.

  • Siddur Class #86 - Uva letzion - Part 1

    May 17th, 2022  |  38 mins 59 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 17, 2022

  • Shabbat Teaching: Hartman Learning Series Part II - "Faith and Blessing"

    May 14th, 2022  |  28 mins 59 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 14, 2022.

  • Shabbat Sermon: "How Do You Measure a Year?"

    May 14th, 2022  |  15 mins 51 secs

    Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 14, 2022.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    May 13th, 2022  |  15 mins 12 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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