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 Teaching: Shabbat Parshat Tzav 5782

    March 19th, 2022  |  34 mins 38 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 19, 2022.

  • Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Tzav

    March 18th, 2022  |  55 mins 39 secs

    Rabbi Matt Shapiro and guest teacher Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig 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 March 18, 2022.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 4:28

    March 16th, 2022  |  57 mins 43 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 9, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:28.

  • Siddur Class #83: Tachanun - Part 7

    March 15th, 2022  |  45 mins 12 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - March 15, 2022

  • Shabbat Teaching: Next Week's Midrash Tonight - Purim Edition

    March 12th, 2022  |  30 mins 1 sec

    Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 12, 2022.

  • Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth -- Vayikra

    March 11th, 2022  |  1 hr 1 min

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and guest teacher Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky 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 March 11, 2022.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    March 11th, 2022  |  13 mins 30 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.

  • Exploring the Parasha: Mental Health and Spiritual Growth - Pekudei

    March 8th, 2022  |  59 mins 12 secs

    Guest teachers Rabbis Adam Kligfeld and Hillary Chorny 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 March 4, 2022.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.