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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Shabbat Sermon: "Navigating Tension Within Community’"
July 6th, 2024 | 10 mins 10 secs
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 6, 2024.
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Parenting Through The Parsha: Korach
July 5th, 2024 | 7 mins 1 sec
Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.
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Judaism is About Love — Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life - Class 3
July 3rd, 2024 | 1 hr 31 mins
Recently, a book with this title hit the bookstores. In the book its author, Rabbi Shai Held (a Conservative rabbi) tells us that, for too long, Judaism has been mistakenly characterized as a legalistic, judgmental faith tradition. In response Rav Held proceeds to draw upon a rich compendium of sources representing 3000 years of Jewish learning and living to teach us that, beyond a shadow of doubt, love is the dominant foundational Jewish principle. Judaism is, indeed, about love. We will read the book over the course of ten weeks (it is a substantial tome) and meet weekly to discuss Held’s analysis and study selected primary sources from which he draws his Torah.
The third discussion in this series took place via Zoom on July 3, 2024
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Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 10:10
July 3rd, 2024 | 53 mins 52 secs
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 10:10.
(Facebook/Zoom)
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Experiencing the Biblical Psalms — from Remorse to Rejoicing, from Hopelessness to Hope, from Doubt to Faith - Class 3
July 3rd, 2024 | 1 hr 28 mins
The Psalms express and evoke profound and wide-ranging emotions and thoughts that are as real today as they were three thousand years ago. Together we will engage in an interactive in-depth reading of ten Psalms — poems in which the authors use language, structure, and themes to convey their expressions of profound feelings that run the gamut of emotions. Fluency in Hebrew is not required, but it helps.
This class, which begins with a study of Psalms 45, was conduced via Zoom on July 2, 2024.
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Shabbat Teaching: "From Prejudice to Pride - LGBTQ Challenges and Advances in Israel "
June 29th, 2024 | 29 mins 46 secs
A Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 29, 2024, by Rabbi Mikie Goldstein, Director of Development for the Masorti Movement in Israel.
(Youtube)
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Shabbat Sermon: "Spying Out the Land"
June 29th, 2024 | 18 mins 32 secs
Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 29, 2024, by Rabbi Mikie Goldstein, Director of Development for the Masorti Movement in Israel.
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
June 28th, 2024 | 19 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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Judaism is About Love — Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life - Class 2
June 27th, 2024 | 1 hr 42 mins
Recently, a book with this title hit the bookstores. In the book its author, Rabbi Shai Held (a Conservative rabbi) tells us that, for too long, Judaism has been mistakenly characterized as a legalistic, judgmental faith tradition. In response Rav Held proceeds to draw upon a rich compendium of sources representing 3000 years of Jewish learning and living to teach us that, beyond a shadow of doubt, love is the dominant foundational Jewish principle. Judaism is, indeed, about love. We will read the book over the course of ten weeks (it is a substantial tome) and meet weekly to discuss Held’s analysis and study selected primary sources from which he draws his Torah.
The second discussion in this series took place via Zoom on June 26, 2024
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Experiencing the Biblical Psalms — from Remorse to Rejoicing, from Hopelessness to Hope, from Doubt to Faith - Class 2
June 26th, 2024 | 1 hr 24 mins
The Psalms express and evoke profound and wide-ranging emotions and thoughts that are as real today as they were three thousand years ago. Together we will engage in an interactive in-depth reading of ten Psalms — poems in which the authors use language, structure, and themes to convey their expressions of profound feelings that run the gamut of emotions. Fluency in Hebrew is not required, but it helps.
This class, which begins with a study of Psalms 42-47, was conduced via Zoom on June 25, 2024.
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Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 10:8
June 26th, 2024 | 59 mins 25 secs
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 10:8.
(Facebook/Zoom)
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Shabbat Teaching: Tractate Gittin
June 22nd, 2024 | 39 mins 39 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 22, 2024.
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Shabbat Sermon: Tractate Gittin
June 22nd, 2024 | 18 mins 5 secs
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 22, 2024.
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Parenting Through The Parsha: Beha’alotcha
June 21st, 2024 | 8 mins 43 secs
Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
June 21st, 2024 | 17 mins 54 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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Judaism is About Love — Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life - Class 1
June 20th, 2024 | 1 hr 21 mins
Recently, a book with this title hit the bookstores. In the book its author, Rabbi Shai Held (a Conservative rabbi) tells us that, for too long, Judaism has been mistakenly characterized as a legalistic, judgmental faith tradition. In response Rav Held proceeds to draw upon a rich compendium of sources representing 3000 years of Jewish learning and living to teach us that, beyond a shadow of doubt, love is the dominant foundational Jewish principle. Judaism is, indeed, about love. We will read the book over the course of ten weeks (it is a substantial tome) and meet weekly to discuss Held’s analysis and study selected primary sources from which he draws his Torah.
The first discussion in this series took place via Zoom on June 19, 2024.