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

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 3:16

    April 14th, 2021  |  1 hr 1 min

    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 April 14, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:16.

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    Siddur Class #49: Weekday Amidah - First Bracha: Avot - Part 6

    April 13th, 2021  |  25 mins 19 secs

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

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    Shabbat Teaching: Tazria-Metzora 5781 Shabbat Afternoon Beyond the Gender Binary

    April 10th, 2021  |  32 mins 25 secs

    Rabbi Hillary Chorny's Shabbath Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 10, 2021.

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    Shabbat Teaching: Debilitating Silence

    April 10th, 2021  |  24 mins 59 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz 's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 10, 2021.

  • Exploring the Parasha: Shmini - Leviticus 9:22-24

    April 9th, 2021  |  53 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 April 9, 2021.

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    Sources Through Srugim: Infertility in Halakha

    April 7th, 2021  |  56 mins 56 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 9.

    The discussion was conducted via Zoom on April 7. 2021.

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    Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 3:15

    April 7th, 2021  |  58 mins 39 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 April 7, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:15.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.