Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Elul Learning Series 2021: All You Need is Self-Love

August 19th, 2021  |  51 mins 25 secs

This season is full of tough work and introspection. With so many opportunities to count our shortcomings, how do we also remember to treat ourselves with kindness, compassion, and love? Join Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig as we study Jewish sources on self-compassion, learn some techniques for self-love, then put them into action together as a group and with practices to take through the rest of Elul!

This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz.

Sources Through Srugim

August 19th, 2021  |  47 mins 46 secs

Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" 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 3 episode 12.

The discussion was conducted via Zoom on August 18. 2021.

Elul Learning Series 2021: Shemita - How A Society Reconnects With Itself

August 18th, 2021  |  1 hr 8 mins

Rabbi Avi Havivi explores the ancient Sabbatical year and how its rules provided the opportunity for our biblical ancestors to heal their land, their society,and themselves. In the class Rabbi Havivi compare and contrasts the Torah's three passages on the subject.

This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz who introduces Rabbi Havivi. The class is also part of the Temple Beth Am Green Team Series (https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/green-team). It was conduced via Zoom on August 18, 2021.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

August 18th, 2021  |  13 mins 28 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.

Elul Learning Series 2021: Ritual Design Course

August 17th, 2021  |  56 mins 59 secs

Our inherited tradition is ripe with rituals, some ancient and many that are ever-evolving. Over the course of Elul, we’ll unpack the science of ritual design and learn what really makes a ritual click. Join Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny as she explores the perspectives of contemporary ritual thinkers and we have a blast imagining what rituals are, can be, and should be. You’ll emerge from this course with at least one new profound personal ritual.

This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz.

Siddur Class #65: Weekday Amidah - The Final Three Brachot - Part 2

August 17th, 2021  |  25 mins 51 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - August 17, 2021

Elul Learning Series 2021: A Jewish Framework For Spiritual Health

August 16th, 2021  |  1 hr 2 mins

Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores a framework for what spirituality is within our tradition and how it's centrally located as a Jewish concept that impacts our well-being.

This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz who introduces Rabbi Shapiro. The class was conduced via Zoom on August 16, 2021.

Elul Learning Series 2021: Chevra Kadisha

August 15th, 2021  |  52 mins 13 secs

Ever thought about joining a Chevra Kadisha? Larry Herman, Jennifer Low and Rabbi Schatz share reasons why this important mitzvah could enhance your life, your commitment as a member of the community and your individual connection to the Jewish soul. This is not a session to learn the laws, customs or practices around Tahara or Shmira, rather to hear stories and ask questions about why this mitzvah is being introduced to the Temple Beth Am community and the reasons people should join us!

This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and conduced via Zoom on August 15, 2021.

Shabbat Teaching: Kilayim to GMOs Ki Tetzei 5781

August 14th, 2021  |  30 mins 31 secs

Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig 's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, Saturday, August 14, 2021.

Shabbat Teaching Morning: Shoftim

August 14th, 2021  |  20 mins 21 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 14, 2021 beginning with Deuteronomy Chapter 17 Verse 14.

Exploring the Parasha: Shoftim

August 13th, 2021  |  54 mins 21 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 August 13, 2021.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny

August 13th, 2021  |  14 mins 13 secs

Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny fills in for Rabbi Adam Kligfled and 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 Chorny's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

Elul Learning Series 2021: Rambam's Hilkhot Teshuvah

August 13th, 2021  |  42 mins 28 secs

Join Rabbi Adam Kligfeld for both a survey of, and a partial deep dive into, the seminal work on Repentance/Teshuvah authored by Maimonides/the Rambam. As we confront his Hilkhot Teshuvah/Laws of Repentance, we will understand the Torah’s and the rabbis’ expectations of us during this heavy and important season of return.

This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz.

Elul Learning Series 2021: Homelessness and Security - When Values Collide

August 11th, 2021  |  58 mins 3 secs

In this class, Rabbi Aryeh Cohen discusses one of the pressing issues faced by our society today and the implciations for our community. Temple Beth Am occupies a large amount of real estate whose public face is welcoming to members and daveners (smiles and welcomes) and could be intimidating and unwelcoming (gates and security) to our unhoused neighbors. Is this a problem? Is it our Jewish problem? What can we do about it?

This class is part of Temple Beth Am's 2021 Elul Learning Series: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Assistant Rabbi Rebecca Schatz who introduces Rabbi Cohen.

This class was conducted via Zoom on August 11, 2021

Sources Through Srugim

August 11th, 2021  |  43 mins 47 secs

Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" 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 3 episode 11.

The discussion was conducted via Zoom on August 11. 2021.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Matt Shapiro

August 11th, 2021  |  11 mins 40 secs

Rabbi Matt Shapiro fills in for Rabbi Adam Kligfled and 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 Shapiro's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.