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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Elul Learning Series 2022: Spiritual Poetic Expressions of the High Holiday Mahzor - Class 3
September 2nd, 2022 | 1 hr 5 mins
Rabbi Joel Rembaum leads a class reading and reflecting upon the mystical spirituality of a selection of classical poems embedded in the liturgy of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The text used is the Mahzor Lev Shalem, with its fine English translation and insightful commentary.
This is the third class in the series conducted via Zoom on August 31. 2022.
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Elul Learning Series 2022: Back to Basics of Journal Writing
September 1st, 2022 | 35 mins 47 secs
Annie Spar leads an interactive class in journaling as a practice to deepen the meaning of the High Holy Days.
This class was conducted via Zoom on September 1, 2022.
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Elul Learning Series 2022: Back to Basics of Being a Gabbai Spotter - Class 1
August 31st, 2022 | 54 mins 40 secs
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads a class on what goes into being a spotter at the Torah.
This class took place at Temple Beth Am and via Zoom on August 30, 2022.
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Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 6:3
August 31st, 2022 | 58 mins 1 sec
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, August 24, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:3
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Siddur Class #94 - Shir Shel Yom - Part 1
August 30th, 2022 | 29 mins 28 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - August 30, 2022
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Elul Learning Series 2022: Back to Basics - Jewish Views vs. American & Christian Thought
August 30th, 2022 | 1 hr 8 mins
Rabbi Elliot Dorff teaches a class on how the Jewish view has implications for what happens when we go astray, morally, legally, personally in contrast to the views of American and Christian thought.
This class took at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on August 29, 2022.
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Shabbat Teaching: Shoftim Seudah Shlishit 2022
August 27th, 2022 | 22 mins 12 secs
Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, August 27, 2022, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles.
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Shabbat Teaching: "What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God?"
August 27th, 2022 | 20 mins 54 secs
Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi Matt Shapiro, August 27, 2022, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles.
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Elul Learning Series 2022: Spiritual Poetic Expressions of the High Holiday Mahzor - Class 2
August 24th, 2022 | 1 hr 8 mins
Rabbi Joel Rembaum leads a class reading and reflecting upon the mystical spirituality of a selection of classical poems embedded in the liturgy of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The text used is the Mahzor Lev Shalem, with its fine English translation and insightful commentary.
This is the second class in the series conducted via Zoom on August 24. 2022.
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Elul Learning Series 2022: Spiritual Poetic Expressions of the High Holiday Mahzor - Class 1
August 22nd, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
Rabbi Joel Rembaum leads a class reading and reflecting upon the mystical spirituality of a selection of classical poems embedded in the liturgy of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The text used is the Mahzor Lev Shalem, with its fine English translation and insightful commentary.
This is the first class in the series conducted via Zoom on August 17. 2022.
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Shabbat Teaching: Parshat Re'eh | Seudah Sh'lishit 5782
August 20th, 2022 | 34 mins 8 secs
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 20, 2022.
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Shabbat Sermon: "Avoiding Costco Anxiety: Living With Enough"
August 20th, 2022 | 16 mins 50 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 20, 2022.
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
August 19th, 2022 | 18 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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Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 5:2
August 17th, 2022 | 56 mins 1 sec
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, August 17, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:2.
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Siddur Class #93 - Aleinu - Part 5
August 16th, 2022 | 33 mins 29 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - August 16, 2022
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Shabbat Teaching: Nachamu
August 13th, 2022 | 16 mins 43 secs
Jacki Honig's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 13, 2022.