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

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 3:12

    February 24th, 2021  |  43 mins 1 sec

    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 24, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:12.

  • Siddur Class #43: The 5th Bracha of Maariv

    February 23rd, 2021  |  38 mins 57 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - February 23, 2021 via Zoom.

  • Are You Coming Back? - A Personal Conversation About The Jewish Future With Abigail Pogrebin

    February 22nd, 2021  |  49 mins 50 secs

    In this wide ranging conversation, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny talks with Abigail Pogrebin, the author of three books including the most recent, “My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew,” which was a finalist for a National Jewish Book Award. She is also the author of “Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish,” for which she interviewed everyone from Ruth Bader Ginsberg to Steven Spielberg about their Jewish identity — a book that was adapted for the Off-Broadway stage. A former producer for 60 Minutes, Abby anchors her own interview series at the JCC in Manhattan (she’s interviewed Sec. of State Madeline Albright, Malcolm Gladwell, Nora Ephron, Roxane Gay, Jonathan Safran Foer, and many others) and also moderates conversations for The Streicker Center, Shalom Hartman Institute, and UJA Federation. She is the Immediate Past President of Central Synagogue in New York City, whose senior rabbi, Angela Buchdahl, is the first Asian-American to be ordained in America.

  • Shabbat Teaching: Ner Tamid - Eternal Light

    February 20th, 2021  |  24 mins

    Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 20, 2021.

  • Shabbat Teaching - Morning: Terumah - Shabbat Zachor

    February 20th, 2021  |  46 mins 2 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 20, 2021.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    February 19th, 2021  |  12 mins 49 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.

  • Exploring the Parasha – Terumah - Exodus 25:20-22

    February 19th, 2021  |  1 hr 3 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 19 2021.

  • Sources Through Srugim: Bringing Wine (in a cab) on Shabbat

    February 17th, 2021  |  56 mins 51 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 3.

    The discussion was conducted via Zoom on February 17, 2021.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 3:11

    February 17th, 2021  |  56 mins 12 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 17, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:11.

  • Siddur Class #42: Additional Maariv Prayers - Part 2

    February 16th, 2021  |  31 mins 9 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - February 16, 2021 via Zoom.

  • Shabbath Teaching: פרשת תרומה /Parshat Trumah

    February 13th, 2021  |  42 mins 16 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 13, 2021.

  • Shabbath Sermon Morning - Mishpatim

    February 13th, 2021  |  11 mins 24 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 13, 2021.

  • Exploring the Parasha – Mishpatim - Exodus 24: 9-1

    February 12th, 2021  |  1 hr 34 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 February 12 2021.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    February 12th, 2021  |  14 mins 41 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: Sheva Brachot and Shiva

    February 10th, 2021  |  50 mins 27 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 2.

    The discussion was conducted via Zoom on February 10, 2021.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 3:10

    February 10th, 2021  |  58 mins 36 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 10, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:10.