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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Shabbat Sermon: Curling and Genocide

    February 19th, 2022  |  18 mins 4 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 19, 2022.

  • Siddur Class #80: Tachanun - Part 4

    February 15th, 2022  |  44 mins 13 secs

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

  • Shabbat Teaching: Ki Tisa

    February 12th, 2022  |  12 mins 23 secs

    Rabbi Rachel Blatt's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 12, 2022.

  • Shabbat Sermon: Tetzaveh

    February 12th, 2022  |  12 mins 48 secs

    Rabbi Chaim Koritzinsky Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 11, 2022.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 4:25

    February 9th, 2022  |  54 mins 31 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 9, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:25.

  • Shabbat Teaching: Seudah Shlisheet Poetry Leonard Cohen

    February 5th, 2022  |  24 mins 12 secs

    Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 5, 2022.

  • Shabbat Teaching: From Tent, to Shul, to You

    February 5th, 2022  |  28 mins 38 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 5, 2022.

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

    February 4th, 2022  |  1 hr 3 mins

    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 4, 2022.