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 #74: Elohai Nitzur - Part 4

    December 7th, 2021  |  31 mins 59 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - December 7, 2021

  • Shabbat Teaching: Mai Chanukah?

    December 4th, 2021  |  28 mins 28 secs

    Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 4, 2021.

  • Shabbat Teaching: I Know You, I Walked With You Once Upon a Dream

    December 4th, 2021  |  20 mins 1 sec

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 4, 2021.

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

    December 3rd, 2021  |  54 mins 57 secs

    Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth.

    This discussion was conducted via Zoom at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on December 3, 2021.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Matt Shapiro

    December 1st, 2021  |  12 mins 9 secs

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

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 4:16

    December 1st, 2021  |  33 mins 6 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, December 1, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:16.

  • Siddur Class #73: Al HaNissim for Hanukkah

    November 30th, 2021  |  43 mins 8 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - November 30, 2021

  • Shabbat Teaching: Miketz - "Who Reminds Us to Remember?"

    November 27th, 2021  |  28 mins 49 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 27, 2021.

  • Shabbat Sermon: Vayeshev

    November 27th, 2021  |  13 mins 2 secs

    Shabbat Sermon delivered by Eva Pretsky on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah at Temple Beth Am, Los Angles, November 27, 2021.

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

    November 26th, 2021  |  44 mins 50 secs

    Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth.

    This discussion was conducted via Zoom at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on November 26, 2021.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 4:15

    November 24th, 2021  |  32 mins 34 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, November 24, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:15.

  • Siddur Class #72: Elohai Nitzur - Part 3

    November 23rd, 2021  |  37 mins 36 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - November 23, 2021

  • Shabbat Teaching and Poetry Learning: Yehuda Amichai

    November 20th, 2021  |  17 mins 55 secs

    Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch's Shabbat Teaching and Poetry Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 20, 2021.

  • Shabbat Teaching: Torah Through The Handmaid's Tale

    November 20th, 2021  |  36 mins 37 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 20, 2021.

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

    November 19th, 2021  |  51 mins 16 secs

    Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth.

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

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    November 19th, 2021  |  17 mins 10 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.