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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Shabbat Sermon - Morning: Yizkor-Shmini Atzeret
October 10th, 2020 | 16 mins 7 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Yizkor-Shmini Atzeret-Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 10, 2020.
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
October 9th, 2020 | 13 mins 46 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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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld - The Sukkah Protection
October 7th, 2020 | 11 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.
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Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 2:15
October 7th, 2020 | 53 mins 31 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 October 4, 2020, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 2:15
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Siddur Class #25 Shacharit: Second Paragraph of the Shema Part 3
October 6th, 2020 | 15 mins 47 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - October 6, 2020 via Zoom.
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Shabbat Teaching: Sukkot
October 3rd, 2020 | 16 mins 58 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Sukkot-ShabbatTeaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 3, 2020.
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Shabbat Sermon-Teaching: Morning - Sukkot 1
October 3rd, 2020 | 31 mins 4 secs
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon-Teaching from Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, On October 3, 2020.
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Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 2:14-15
September 30th, 2020 | 42 mins 16 secs
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 30, 2020.
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Siddur Class #24 Shacharit: Second Paragraph of the Shema Part 2
September 29th, 2020 | 37 mins 57 secs
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - September 29, 2020 via Zoom.