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: Keeping the Faith

    January 23rd, 2021  |  22 mins 19 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Josh Jacob's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 23, 2021.

  • Shabbat Sermon: Morning: - Matzah: Origins of a Treat/Bo

    January 23rd, 2021  |  13 mins 9 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 23, 2021.

  • Exploring the Parasha: Bo - Exodus 12:12-14

    January 22nd, 2021  |  50 mins 36 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 January 22, 2021.

  • Sources Through Srugim: Sex After Divorce

    January 20th, 2021  |  39 mins 49 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 episode 14.

    The discussion was conducted via Zoom on January 20, 2021.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    January 20th, 2021  |  14 mins 26 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.

  • Navigate And Master The Prayerbook - Bonus Episode: Modifying the Liturgy

    January 19th, 2021  |  48 mins 26 secs

    Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome.

    This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on Jamuary 19, 2021.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 3:5

    January 19th, 2021  |  42 mins 48 secs

    Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 19, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:5.

  • Siddur Class #38 Shacharit: 3rd Bracha of the Shema - Part 2

    January 19th, 2021  |  30 mins 16 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - January 19, 2021 via Zoom.

  • Are You Coming Back? - A Personal Conversation About The Jewish Future With Sara Shapiro-Plevan

    January 18th, 2021  |  58 mins 56 secs

    In this wide ranging conversation, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny talks with Sara Shapiro-Plevan.

    Sara Shapiro-Plevan is all about relationships. Her essential focus: understanding the way relationships influence our ability to improve our practice, understand our work, and engage effectively with others as we build sustainable networks, communities and workplaces. She is the co-founder of the Gender Equity in Hiring in the Jewish Community Project (GEiHP), which works to transform the endemic culture of gender bias that continues to keep women from senior staff positions within Jewish organizations. The GEiHP supports organizations as they ensure that their systems, processes and hiring practices reflect the Jewish values of equity and fairness. By strengthening organizations’ awareness of gender bias and helping them to respond, the GEiHP hopes to see more women rise to positions of leadership. Sara is also the founder of Rimonim Consulting, where she consults primarily with Jewish organizations, schools, congregations, and foundations to develop a networked, collaborative culture. She believes powerfully in our human capacity for dialogue and partnership, and in that vein, works to support shifts from hierarchical structures to relational, flatter, networked relationships. Sara will complete her doctorate in education from the Davidson School of The Jewish Theological Seminary in 2021, and her research aims to enable individuals, teams and communities to understand how they best work in relationship so that they might begin to shift their capacity to work in productive, connected ways to realize their--and their communities'--hopes and dreams.

  • Shabbat Teaching: Parshat Bo: Telling the Story

    January 16th, 2021  |  27 mins 1 sec

    Rabbi Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 16, 2021.

  • Shabbat Teaching: Morning - Vaera

    January 16th, 2021  |  40 mins 26 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 16, 2021.

  • Exploring the Parasha: Exodus 6:12-13 - Uncircumcised Lips

    January 15th, 2021  |  55 mins 28 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 January 15, 2021.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    January 15th, 2021  |  17 mins 59 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: Placing Faith In Political Outcomes

    January 13th, 2021  |  57 mins 14 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 episode 13.

    The discussion was conducted via Zoom on January 13, 2021.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    January 13th, 2021  |  16 mins 35 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.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 3:3

    January 13th, 2021  |  55 mins 20 secs

    Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 13, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:3.