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

  • Shabbat Teaching: Parshat Bo: Telling the Story

    January 16th, 2021  |  27 mins 1 sec

    Rabbi Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 16, 2021.

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    Shabbat Teaching: Morning - Vaera

    January 16th, 2021  |  40 mins 26 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 16, 2021.

  • Exploring the Parasha: Exodus 6:12-13 - Uncircumcised Lips

    January 15th, 2021  |  55 mins 28 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 January 15, 2021.

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    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    January 15th, 2021  |  17 mins 59 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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    Sources Through Srugim: Placing Faith In Political Outcomes

    January 13th, 2021  |  57 mins 14 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 13.

    The discussion was conducted via Zoom on January 13, 2021.

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    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    January 13th, 2021  |  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.

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    Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 3:3

    January 13th, 2021  |  55 mins 20 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 13, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:3.

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    Siddur Class #37 Shacharit: 3rd Bracha of the Shema

    January 12th, 2021  |  37 mins 11 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - January 12, 2021 via Zoom.

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    Are You Coming Back? - A Personal Conversation About The Jewish Future With Joey Weisenberg

    January 11th, 2021  |  1 hr 1 min

    In this wide ranging conversation Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny talks with Joey Weisenberg. A virtuosic multi-instrumental musician, singer, and composer, Joey has devoted himself to opening up the sounds of people singing together in community. The founder and director of Hadar’s Rising Song Institute, which aims to cultivate the grassroots musical-spiritual creativity of the Jewish people, Joey works to educate and train communities around the world to unlock their musical-spiritual potential and make music a vibrant, joy-filled force in Jewish life.

    Joey is the author of Building Singing Communities, a practical guide to bringing people together in song, as well as The Torah of Music, a treasury of Jewish teachings and insights about the spiritual nature of music, which received the National Jewish Book Award in 2017.

    A devoted student and teacher of ancient and traditional Jewish melodies, Joey also composes new nigunim that have moved and inspired Jews around the world. He has released seven albums with the Hadar Ensemble, most recently Nigunim Vol. VII: Songs of Ascent (2019).

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    Shabbat Teaching: How Could I Rejoice? When Enemies Fall.

    January 9th, 2021  |  23 mins 35 secs

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Afternoon Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 9, 2021.

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    Shabbat Semon: Morning - Shemot

    January 9th, 2021  |  12 mins 12 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 9, 2021.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    January 8th, 2021  |  14 mins 45 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 - Shemot: Exodus Chapter 4, Circumcision of Whom and Why?

    January 8th, 2021  |  56 mins 39 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 January 8, 2021.

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    Sources Through Srugim: Learning For Work

    January 6th, 2021  |  57 mins 28 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 12.

    The discussion was conducted via Zoom on January 6, 2021.

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    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    January 6th, 2021  |  13 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.

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    Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 3:2

    January 6th, 2021  |  1 hr 24 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 6, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:2