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: Refugee Shabbat 2024

    February 3rd, 2024  |  26 mins 59 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching on February 3, 2024.

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    Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 3

    February 1st, 2024  |  1 hr 28 mins

    New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

    This class was conducted on Zoom on January 31, 2024

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    Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 19

    January 31st, 2024  |  1 hr 23 mins

    The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

    This class was conducted via Zoom on January 30, 2024.

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    Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:14

    January 31st, 2024  |  49 mins 17 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, January 31, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:14.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

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    Siddur Class #131 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 18

    January 30th, 2024  |  54 mins 7 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - January 30, 2024

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    Shabbat Teaching: Parshat B’shalah, 2024 / פרשת בשלח, תשפ״ד Honor Your Parents…But How?!

    January 27th, 2024  |  44 mins 21 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 27, 2024.

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    Shabbat Sermon: "Music as a Whole"

    January 27th, 2024  |  11 mins 1 sec

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 27, 2024.

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    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    January 26th, 2024  |  17 mins 42 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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    Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 2

    January 25th, 2024  |  1 hr 26 mins

    New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

    This class was conducted via Zoom on January 24, 2024

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    Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalms 12 and 13

    January 24th, 2024  |  1 hr 18 mins

    The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

    This class was conducted via Zoom on January 23, 2024.

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    Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:12

    January 24th, 2024  |  56 mins 15 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, January 24, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:12.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

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    Siddur Class #130 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 17

    January 23rd, 2024  |  35 mins 49 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - January 23, 2024

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    Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 8

    January 23rd, 2024  |  1 hr 20 mins

    The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

    This class was conducted via Zoom on January 16, 2024.

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    Shabbat Teaching: Guest Speaker Rabbi Samuel Rosenbaum

    January 20th, 2024  |  10 mins 57 secs

    Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi Samuel Rosenbaum, Assistant Dean at Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, Los Angeles, at Temple Beth Am, January 20, 2024.

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    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    January 19th, 2024  |  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.

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    Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 1

    January 18th, 2024  |  1 hr 18 mins

    New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

    This class was conducted on Zoom on January 17, 2024