Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

June 30th, 2021  |  16 mins 6 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 4:4

June 30th, 2021  |  1 hr 53 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 June 30, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:4.

Siddur Class #58: Weekday Amidah - The Middle Brachot - Part 3

June 29th, 2021  |  39 mins 55 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - June 29, 2021

Shabbat Teaching: Daughters of Zelophehad

June 26th, 2021  |  35 mins 4 secs

Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 26, 2021.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

June 25th, 2021  |  10 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.

Exploring the Parasha: Balak

June 25th, 2021  |  51 mins 53 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 June 25, 2021.

Sources Through Srugim

June 23rd, 2021  |  1 hr 7 mins

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 season 3 episode 4.

The discussion was conducted via Zoom on June 23. 2021.

Siddur Class #57: Weekday Amidah - The Middle Brachot - Part 2

June 22nd, 2021  |  43 mins 7 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - June 22, 2021

Shabbat Teaching: Mah Tovu: How a Curse Entered our Liturgy

June 19th, 2021  |  31 mins 27 secs

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 19, 2021.

Shabbat Teaching: The Waters of Strife

June 19th, 2021  |  17 mins 50 secs

Rabbinic Intern Josh Jacobs' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 19, 2021.