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

  • Exploring the Parasha: Noach

    October 23rd, 2020  |  56 mins 37 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 October 23, 2020.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    October 23rd, 2020  |  13 mins 42 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.

  • Sources Through Srugim: Clothing and Gender

    October 21st, 2020  |  44 mins 46 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 2.

    This discussion was conducted via Zoom on October 21, 2020.

  • Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 2:19

    October 21st, 2020  |  56 mins 21 secs

    Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 21, 2020.

  • Navigate and Master The Prayerbook - Pesukei DeZimra and Shacharit

    October 20th, 2020  |  1 hr 5 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 October 20, 2020.

  • Shabbat Teaching: People Talking Without Speaking

    October 17th, 2020  |  25 mins 4 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Josh Jacobs' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 17, 2020.

  • Shabbat Sermon/Teaching - Morning: Bereshit

    October 17th, 2020  |  37 mins 5 secs

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon/Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 17, 2020.

  • Shabbat Sermon - Morning: Bereshit

    October 17th, 2020  |  9 mins 51 secs

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 17, 2020.

  • Exploring the Parasha: Bereshit

    October 16th, 2020  |  58 mins 18 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 October 16, 2020.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    October 16th, 2020  |  15 mins 47 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.

  • Sources Through Srugim: Women and Tefillin

    October 14th, 2020  |  50 mins 20 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 1.

    This discussion was conducted via Zoom on October 14, 2020.

  • Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    October 14th, 2020  |  18 mins 53 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 2:19

    October 14th, 2020  |  56 mins 53 secs

    Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 14, 2020.

  • Navigate and Master The Prayerbook - Introduction

    October 13th, 2020  |  58 mins 32 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 is an introduction to the overall course and the weekday morning service. It was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 13, 2020.

  • Siddur Class #26 Shacharit: Second Paragraph of the Shema Part 4

    October 13th, 2020  |  26 mins 8 secs

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - October 13, 2020 via Zoom.

  • Shabbat Teaching: Shemini Atzeret

    October 10th, 2020  |  7 mins 27 secs

    Rabbinic Intern Josh Jacobs' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 10, 2020.