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

  • Shabbath Teaching: Misphatim

    February 6th, 2021  |  27 mins 38 secs

    Rabbi Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 6, 2021.

  • Shabbath Sermon Morning - Yitro

    February 6th, 2021  |  19 mins 39 secs

    Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 6, 2021.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    February 5th, 2021  |  15 mins 53 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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    Exploring the Parasha: Yitro

    February 5th, 2021  |  1 hr 2 mins

    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 February 5, 2021.

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    Sources Through Srugim: Niddah under the Chuppah (Chupat niddah)

    February 3rd, 2021  |  52 mins 11 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 1.

    The discussion was conducted via Zoom on February 3, 2021.

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    Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 3:8

    February 3rd, 2021  |  1 hr 52 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 February 3, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:8

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    Special Trope: Advanced Chanting - Intro to Shir HaShirim

    February 2nd, 2021  |  40 mins 8 secs

    Join Cantor Chorny for an exploration of the special trope system used to chant the scrolls that we read on festivals and fasts.

    This class was conducted via Zoom on February 2, 2021

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    Siddur Class #40 Shacharit: 2nd Bracha of the Shema - Part 5

    February 2nd, 2021  |  37 mins 30 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - February 2, 2021 via Zoom.

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    Shabbat Teaching: Setting Torah Free: the Holy Act of Delegation

    January 30th, 2021  |  21 mins 23 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 30, 2021.

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    Shabbat Teaching: Morning: - Beshalach

    January 30th, 2021  |  15 mins 43 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny, and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 30, 2021.

  • Exploring the Parasha: Beshalach - Exodus 16:32-33

    January 29th, 2021  |  1 hr 2 mins

    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 29, 2021.

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    Sources Through Srugim: Leaving, Loneliness, and Living with Roommates

    January 27th, 2021  |  54 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 episode 15, the final episode of the first season.

    The discussion was conducted via Zoom on January 27, 2021.

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    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    January 27th, 2021  |  15 mins 13 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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    Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 3:6

    January 27th, 2021  |  59 mins 27 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 26, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:6

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    Siddur Class #39 Shacharit: 3rd Bracha of the Shema - Part 3

    January 26th, 2021  |  34 mins 36 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - January 26, 2021 via Zoom.

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    Are You Coming Back? - A Personal Conversation About The Jewish Future With Jodi Berman

    January 25th, 2021  |  1 hr 9 mins

    In this wide ranging conversation, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny talks with Jodi Berman, Associate Executive Director at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a large Reform synagogue in Los Angeles, where she has served for 6 and a half years.

    She is a consultant, professional trainer, and development coach and has presented and delivered keynote addresses at multiple leadership conferences. She is a certified trainer of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and other leadership growth tools and has conducted leadership training and Board development for multiple groups around the United States including private companies, Federations, synagogues, non profit agencies, schools and camps, and partners with many of these organizations with regard to their leadership and development needs.