Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Siddur Class #142 - The Fast Of The 17th Of Tammuz

July 23rd, 2024  |  28 mins 55 secs

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

Judaism is About Love — Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life - Class 5

July 22nd, 2024  |  54 mins 35 secs

Recently, a book with this title hit the bookstores. In the book its author, Rabbi Shai Held (a Conservative rabbi) tells us that, for too long, Judaism has been mistakenly characterized as a legalistic, judgmental faith tradition. In response Rav Held proceeds to draw upon a rich compendium of sources representing 3000 years of Jewish learning and living to teach us that, beyond a shadow of doubt, love is the dominant foundational Jewish principle. Judaism is, indeed, about love. We will read the book over the course of ten weeks (it is a substantial tome) and meet weekly to discuss Held’s analysis and study selected primary sources from which he draws his Torah.

The fifth discussion in this series centered on Chapters 8 and 9 of Rabbi Held's book, in particular whether Jewish law requires Jews (especially victims) to love their enemies. It took place via Zoom on July 17, 2024

Shabbat Teaching: "Enveloped In Blessing: How Simple Mindfulness-Moments Can Change Our Lives"

July 20th, 2024  |  34 mins 22 secs

Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi Joshua Katzan, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 20, 2024.

Rabbi Katzan is the Senior Rabbi at Temple Mishkon Tephilo in Venice, California.

Youtube/Zoom

Shabbat Sermon: "Finding Our Voice"

July 20th, 2024  |  7 mins 13 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 20, 2024.

Parenting Through The Parsha: Balak

July 19th, 2024  |  8 mins 45 secs

Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.

Experiencing the Biblical Psalms — from Remorse to Rejoicing, from Hopelessness to Hope, from Doubt to Faith - Class 5

July 17th, 2024  |  1 hr 22 mins

The Psalms express and evoke profound and wide-ranging emotions and thoughts that are as real today as they were three thousand years ago. Together we will engage in an interactive in-depth reading of ten Psalms — poems in which the authors use language, structure, and themes to convey their expressions of profound feelings that run the gamut of emotions. Fluency in Hebrew is not required, but it helps.

This class, which centers on Psalm 23, was conduced via Zoom on July 16, 2024.

Siddur Class #141- Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 26 - Maimonides Part 2

July 16th, 2024  |  38 mins 16 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 16, 2024

Shabbat Teaching: "Why Does Rashi Hate Balaam?"

July 13th, 2024  |  32 mins 23 secs

Shabbat Teaching with Liana Wertman, Founder and CEO of The Torah Studio, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 13, 2024.

The Torah Studio is an accessible and inclusive learning space that gives learners the tools they need to make Torah study an intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally nourishing practice.

https://www.thetorahstudio.org/

Shabbat Teaching: Hukat. "From The Death Of Miriam."

July 13th, 2024  |  36 mins 35 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 13, 2024.

(Youtube)

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

July 12th, 2024  |  19 mins 22 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

Parenting Through The Parsha: Chukat

July 12th, 2024  |  8 mins 26 secs

Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.

Judaism is About Love — Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life - Class 4

July 11th, 2024  |  1 hr 11 mins

Recently, a book with this title hit the bookstores. In the book its author, Rabbi Shai Held (a Conservative rabbi) tells us that, for too long, Judaism has been mistakenly characterized as a legalistic, judgmental faith tradition. In response Rav Held proceeds to draw upon a rich compendium of sources representing 3000 years of Jewish learning and living to teach us that, beyond a shadow of doubt, love is the dominant foundational Jewish principle. Judaism is, indeed, about love. We will read the book over the course of ten weeks (it is a substantial tome) and meet weekly to discuss Held’s analysis and study selected primary sources from which he draws his Torah.

The fourth discussion in this series took place via Zoom on July 10, 2024

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 10:11

July 10th, 2024  |  55 mins 1 sec

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, July 10, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 10:11.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Experiencing the Biblical Psalms — from Remorse to Rejoicing, from Hopelessness to Hope, from Doubt to Faith - Class 4

July 10th, 2024  |  1 hr 37 mins

The Psalms express and evoke profound and wide-ranging emotions and thoughts that are as real today as they were three thousand years ago. Together we will engage in an interactive in-depth reading of ten Psalms — poems in which the authors use language, structure, and themes to convey their expressions of profound feelings that run the gamut of emotions. Fluency in Hebrew is not required, but it helps.

This class, which centers on Psalm 46, was conduced via Zoom on July 9, 2024.

Siddur Class #140 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 25 - Maimonides

July 9th, 2024  |  38 mins 33 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 9, 2024

Shabbat Teaching: Parashat Chukat: "What Really Happened at the Rock."

July 6th, 2024  |  31 mins 50 secs

Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 6, 2024.