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

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    November 20th, 2020  |  10 mins 58 secs

    Meditation and Mindfulness offers short bursts of meditation, infused with the imagery, wisdom and rhythms of the Jewish calendar and verses from Torah. Most of these meditations are done in a sitting positions, whereas some are done standing. No experience is necessary. Just find yourself in a comfortable position, press play, listen to his voice and instructions, and invite yourself into the serenity and tranquility that meditation can bring you.

    This meditation is led by guest host Rabbi Cantory Hillary Chorny. The session took place online on November 20, 2020.

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    Sources Through Srugim: Kol Isha - Hearing A Woman's Voice

    November 18th, 2020  |  53 mins 7 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 6.

    The discussion was conducted via Zoom on November 18, 2020.

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    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    November 18th, 2020  |  9 mins 28 secs

    Join Rabbi Kligfeld for short bursts of meditation, infused with the imagery, wisdom and rhythms of the Jewish calendar and verses from Torah. Most of these meditations are done in a sitting positions, whereas some are done standing. No experience is necessary. Just find yourself in a comfortable position, press play, listen to his voice and instructions, and invite yourself into the serenity and tranquility that meditation can bring you.

    (Rabbi/Cantor Hillary Chorny substitutes for Rabbi Kligfled. This recording took place on November 18, 2020.)

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    Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 2:23

    November 18th, 2020  |  59 mins 23 secs

    Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 18, 2020.

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    Navigate And Master The Prayerbook – Weekday Mornings & Intro to Ma’ariv (Eve)

    November 17th, 2020  |  59 mins 58 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 November 17, 2020.

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    Siddur Class #30 Shacharit: Third Paragraph of the Shema Part 4

    November 17th, 2020  |  37 mins 17 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - November 17. 2020 via Zoom.

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    Shabbat Teaching: Toldot

    November 14th, 2020  |  34 mins 32 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 14, 2020.

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    Shabbat Teaching: Chayei Sara

    November 14th, 2020  |  1 hr 3 mins

    Larry Herman and Rick Muller join Rabbi Rebecca Schatz with an extended discussion of this week's Haftorah: Chayei Sara at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 14, 2020.

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    Shabbat Sermon - Morning: Chayei Sara

    November 14th, 2020  |  7 mins 46 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 14, 2020.

  • Exploring the Parasha - Chaye Sarah: Speaking On The Bad And/Or Good

    November 13th, 2020  |  54 mins 22 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 November 13, 2020.

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    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    November 13th, 2020  |  15 mins 19 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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    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    November 13th, 2020  |  15 mins 45 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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: Divorce

    November 11th, 2020  |  48 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 5.

    The discussion was conducted via Zoom on November 11, 2020.

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    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld - Endings and Beginnings

    November 11th, 2020  |  13 mins 44 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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    Navigate and Master The Prayerbook - Wrapping Up the Weekday Service

    November 10th, 2020  |  1 hr 14 mins

    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 November 10, 2020.

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    Siddur Class #29 Shacharit: Third Paragraph of the Shema Part 3

    November 10th, 2020  |  37 mins 27 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - November 10. 2020 via Zoom.