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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:9

    January 17th, 2024  |  58 mins 4 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 17, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:9.

  • Shabbat Teaching: "Still Small Voices"

    January 13th, 2024  |  20 mins 51 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 13, 2024.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    January 12th, 2024  |  20 mins 23 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.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:8

    January 10th, 2024  |  59 mins 49 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 10, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:8.

    (Facebook/Zoom)

  • Shabbat Teaching: Parshat Va’era, 2024 / פרשת וארא, תשפ״ד

    January 6th, 2024  |  35 mins 56 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 6, 2024.

  • Shabbat Sermon: "Flying the Jewish Flag at Full Mast!"

    January 6th, 2024  |  17 mins 10 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 6, 2024.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    January 5th, 2024  |  18 mins 26 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.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:5

    January 3rd, 2024  |  55 mins 2 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 3, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:5.

    (Facebook/Zoom)