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

  • Siddur Class #48: Weekday Amidah - First Bracha: Avot - Part 5

    April 6th, 2021  |  31 mins 50 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles -April 6, 2021 in the main sanctuary and via Zoom.

  • Eighth Day of Passover: Yiskor

    April 4th, 2021  |  16 mins 48 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Yiskor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles on April 4, 2021.

  • Shabbat Teaching: Aaron's Silence (Parshat Sh'mini)

    April 3rd, 2021  |  25 mins 57 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbath Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 3, 2021.

  • Seventh Day of Passover

    April 3rd, 2021  |  12 mins 56 secs

    Rabbi Gordon Bernat-Kunin's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles on April 3, 2021.

  • Exploring the Parasha – Pesach: Song of the Sea

    April 2nd, 2021  |  57 mins 49 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz is joined by Rabbinic students Brett Kopin and Jacki Honig to lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. Rabbi Shapiro is on vacation this week.

    This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on April 2 2021.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    April 2nd, 2021  |  13 mins 31 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.

  • Sources Through Srugim: Questions About The Series

    March 31st, 2021  |  44 mins 58 secs

    Rabbis Rebecca Schatz leads a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). This podcast is a general discussion of questions raised so far in the "Srugim" series. Pernick is taking the week off for Pesach.

    The discussion was conducted via Zoom on March 31. 2021.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 3:15

    March 31st, 2021  |  57 mins 22 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 March 31, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:15.

  • Second Day Of Passover: 5781 (2021)

    March 29th, 2021  |  7 mins 5 secs

    Rabbi Michael Berenbaum's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 29, 2021.

  • First Day of Passover 5781 (2021)

    March 28th, 2021  |  15 mins 51 secs

    Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 28, 2021.

  • Shabbath Teaching: Tzav/Shabbat HaGadol

    March 27th, 2021  |  26 mins 54 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz 's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 27, 2021.

  • Exploring the Parasha: Tzav - Leviticus 6:5-6

    March 26th, 2021  |  53 mins 29 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 March 26 2021.

  • Sources Through Srugim: Tatoos

    March 24th, 2021  |  50 mins 28 secs

    Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 8.

    The discussion was conducted via Zoom on March 24. 2021.

  • Passover Prep 2021: Music Of The Seder With Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    March 24th, 2021  |  1 hr 1 min

    Rabbi Kligfeld shares/teaches some oldies-but-goodies, some schticky-and-catchy, some poignant-and-sweet and some Hasidic-and-memorable Pesah tunes, representing many different parts of Rabbi Kligfeld’s familial musical repertoire!

    This class took place via Zoom on March 24, 2021

  • Siddur Class #47: Weekday Amidah - First Bracha: Avot - Part 4

    March 23rd, 2021  |  33 mins

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - March 23, 2021 via Zoom.

  • Passover Prep 2021: Shir HaShirim Chapters 7-8

    March 22nd, 2021  |  56 mins 46 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi leads a study of the biblical book Song of Songs (Shir HaShirim) exploring midrashic, mystical, and contemporary interpretations of this surprisingly sexy and romantic classic. Each of the four class sessions will be independent of the others, so feel free to listen to one or to all four.

    This session was conducted at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on March 22, 2021.