Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Sources Through Srugim: Covering Our Heads

December 9th, 2020  |  1 hr 1 min

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 8.

The discussion was conducted via Zoom on December 9, 2020.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 2:25

December 9th, 2020  |  59 mins 44 secs

Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 9, 2020.

Navigate And Master The Prayerbook - Shabbat Siddur Skills

December 8th, 2020  |  32 mins 15 secs

Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome.

This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on December 8, 2020.

Siddur Class #33 Shacharit: The Shulchan Aruch on The Shema - Part 2

December 8th, 2020  |  33 mins 23 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - December 8, 2020 via Zoom.

Are You Coming Back? - A Personal Conversation About The Jewish Future With Sal Litvak

December 7th, 2020  |  51 mins 23 secs

Sit down with author, writer, and Torah-spreader Sal Litvak as Rabbi Cantor Chorny enters her first “Are You Coming Back?” conversation with a congregant. Learn how Sal sees each of the multi-faceted connections with the Jewish community having transformed under COVID, from tiny neighborhood prayer gatherings to spiritual connections in his own family. This wide-ranging conversations covers everything from golf to guns to Gemara, all on the way to the final question - Are you coming back?

Sal Litvak is an author, filmmaker, and spiritual leader. He was born in Santiago, Chile and moved to New York at age five. Sal graduated from Harvard College, NYU Law, and UCLA Film. His first movie, the raucous and inspiring When Do We Eat?, became a cult hit and Passover tradition. His next film, the historical epic Saving Lincoln, explored the 16th president’s crisis of faith as he leads the nation through its darkest hours. The film pioneered a new visual style called CineCollage that places actors within a world crafted from authentic period photography. Sal created both films with his wife and writing partner, Nina Davidovich Litvak. A pair of miracles propelled Sal on his faith journey, leading him to become the Accidental Talmudist. He and Nina share daily posts on Jewish wisdom, history, and humor with over one million followers in 70 countries.

Shabbat Teaching: When Potiphar's Wife Spoke Up

December 5th, 2020  |  24 mins 50 secs

Rabbi-Cantor HIllary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 5, 2020.

Shabbat Sermon - Morning: Vayishlach

December 5th, 2020  |  26 mins 37 secs

Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 5, 2020.

Hama’alot Shabbat Sermon

December 5th, 2020  |  18 mins 13 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's special Hama’alot Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 5, 2020.

Exploring the Parasha - Vayishlach - Genesis 32:31-32

December 4th, 2020  |  51 mins 27 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 4, 2020.

Sources Through Srugim: Shomer Negiya (Saving Your Touch)

December 2nd, 2020  |  58 mins 35 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 7.

The discussion was conducted via Zoom on December 2, 2020.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

December 2nd, 2020  |  15 mins 7 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 2:24

December 2nd, 2020  |  53 mins 52 secs

Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 2, 2020.

Navigate And Master The Prayerbook - Q&A And The Start of Kabbalat Shabbat

December 1st, 2020  |  50 mins 10 secs

Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome.

This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on December 1, 2020.

Siddur Class #32 Shacharit: The Shulchan Aruch on The Shema

December 1st, 2020  |  35 mins 3 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - December 1, 2020 via Zoom.

Are You Coming Back? - A Personal Conversation About The Jewish Future With Carrie Bornstein

November 30th, 2020  |  1 hr 5 mins

Rabbi Chorny sits down with Carrie Bornstein to explore life in quarantine and what’s coming next. They explore some of the trickier questions of life in Jewish community at this juncture, like: What was going right in Jewish community, and wrong, before this all began? How can we care for our kids’ mental health during this challenging era? And what will need to be rebuilt when all this is over and we can gather again?

Carrie Bornstein is Executive Director at Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh and Education Center outside of Boston, Massachusetts. She first joined as a volunteer Mikveh Guide and, since 2012, has transitioned the organization from a robust start-up to a sustainable grown-up, also spearheading the creation of its Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network. Carrie spent many summers at URJ Eisner Camp and was named one of the 18 most influential young adults in Boston by Combined Jewish Philanthropies in 2013. A cum laude graduate of Skidmore College, Carrie received her M.A. in Social Work from Boston University with a focus on Macro Practice, participated in the first cohort of DeLeT (Day School Leadership through Teaching) at Brandeis and spent a year at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. Carrie practices improv in her spare time and lives in Sharon with her husband, Jamie, and their three children.

Shabbat Teaching: Pulling A Blessing Out Of A Struggle

November 28th, 2020  |  36 mins 10 secs

Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 28, 2020.