Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Shabbat Teaching - Morning: Vayigash and Vayechi

December 26th, 2020  |  59 mins 22 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 26, 2020.

Exploring the Parasha - Vayigash

December 25th, 2020  |  1 hr 6 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 for release on December 25, 2020.

Sources Through Srugim: Mikveh Before Marriage?

December 23rd, 2020  |  1 hr 45 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 10.

The discussion was conducted via Zoom on December 23, 2020.

Siddur Class #35 Shacharit: The Shulchan Aruch on The Shema - Part 3

December 22nd, 2020  |  45 mins 29 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - December 22, 2020 via Zoom.

Shabbat Teaching- Morning: Miketz

December 19th, 2020  |  41 mins 56 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 19, 2020.

Exploring the Parasha - Miketz, Genesis 42:36-38

December 18th, 2020  |  57 mins 25 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 December 18, 2020.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

December 18th, 2020  |  18 mins 10 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.

This meditation took place via Zoom on December 18, 2020

Sources Through Srugim: Tallit After Marriage

December 16th, 2020  |  49 mins 43 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 9.

The discussion was conducted via Zoom on December 16, 2020.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 3:1

December 16th, 2020  |  59 mins 7 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 December 16, 2020, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:1.

Siddur Class #34: Hanukkah

December 15th, 2020  |  42 mins 27 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - December 15, 2020 via Zoom.

Are You Coming Back? - A Personal Conversation About The Jewish Future With Rabbi Adam Greenwald

December 14th, 2020  |  51 mins 20 secs

In this conversation with Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny, Rabbi Adam Greenwald talks about life as non-pulpit clergy in Los Angeles, reflecting on this past year’s journey in spirituality, parenting, and leading a global introduction to Judaism network. He reflects on the dearth of spontaneity in this environment, and the ache that we all have to be missed when we’re not present. We wonder together: what does it even mean to pray these days without the true presence of community to surround you?

Rabbi Adam Greenwald is Vice President for Jewish Engagement at American Jewish University, where he oversees the Maas Center for Jewish Journeys and the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program. He also serves as a Lecturer in Rabbinics at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. Rabbi Greenwald is the editor of On One Foot an introduction to Judaism textbook in wide use across the United States. In 2016, he received the Covenant Foundation's Pomegranate Prize in Jewish Education. Rabbi Greenwald is married to Anne Hromadka, a curator and arts educator, and they are the proud parents of Gracie

Shabbat Teaching: Bringing‌ ‌Light‌ ‌into‌ ‌Darkness:‌ ‌Chanukah‌ ‌from‌ ‌Pagan‌ ‌Ritual?‌ ‌

December 12th, 2020  |  38 mins 10 secs

A Shabbath Teaching with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz from Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 12, 2020.

Shabbath Teaching: Is Spirit Mightier Than Might?

December 12th, 2020  |  49 mins 13 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 12, 2020.

Shabbat Sermon - Morning: Vayeshev

December 12th, 2020  |  7 mins 9 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 12, 2020.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

December 11th, 2020  |  12 mins 56 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.

This meditation took place via Zoom on December 11, 2020

Exploring the Parasha - Vayeshev, Genesis 37:11

December 11th, 2020  |  55 mins 28 secs

Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and special guest Adam Kligfeld 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 December 11, 2020.