Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Passover Prep 2021: Shir HaShirim Chapters 1-2

March 1st, 2021  |  1 hr 30 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi leads a study of the biblical book Song of Songs (Shir HaShirim) exploring midrashic, mystical, and contemporary interpretations of this surprisingly sexy and romantic classic. Each of the four class sessions will be independent of the others, so feel free to listen to one or to all four.

Rabbi Havivi is introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz.

This session was conducted at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on March 1, 2021.

Are You Coming Back? - A Personal Conversation About The Jewish Future With Senator Joe Lieberman

March 1st, 2021  |  32 mins 30 secs

In this wide ranging conversation, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny talks with Senator Joe Lieberman an American politician, lobbyist and attorney who served as a United States Senator from Connecticut from 1989 to 2013. A former member of the Democratic Party, he was its nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 2000 election.

Senator Lieberman describes himself as an "observant" Jew. Since the death in 1967 of his grandmother, a deeply religious immigrant, he found renewed interest in religious observance. Senator Lieberman refers to himself as "observant", as opposed to Orthodox, because he doesn't follow the strict Orthodox code and doesn't want to offend the Orthodox. He and his wife keep a kosher home and observe Shabbat.

Shabbat Teaching: Eternal Flame in a Temporary Dwelling

February 27th, 2021  |  26 mins 34 secs

Rabbinic Intern Josh Jacobs' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 27, 2021.

Shabbat Teaching - Morning: Tetzaveh /The Pieces We Wear

February 27th, 2021  |  32 mins 18 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 27, 2021.

Exploring the Parasha – Purim Torah on Exodus 29: 20-22

February 26th, 2021  |  51 mins 32 secs

In this special Purim edition, Elon Spar plays the role of Rabbi Shapiro and Rebecca Menes plays the role of Rabbi Schatz.

This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on February 26 2021.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

February 26th, 2021  |  13 mins 8 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.

Torah Study for Ta'anit Esther 2021/5781

February 24th, 2021  |  1 hr 10 mins

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld leads a study of the Fast of Esther, a fast from dawn until dusk on Purim eve.

This class was conducted via Zoom and Facebook on February 24, 2021.

Sources Through Srugim: The Pill and Other Contraceptives

February 24th, 2021  |  49 mins 15 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 season 2 episode 4.

The discussion was conducted via Zoom on February 24, 2021.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 3:12

February 24th, 2021  |  43 mins 1 sec

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 February 24, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:12.

Siddur Class #43: The 5th Bracha of Maariv

February 23rd, 2021  |  38 mins 57 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - February 23, 2021 via Zoom.