Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Shabbat Sermon: October 7th Survivors of Kibbutz Be’eri

November 16th, 2024  |  8 mins 23 secs

Members of Kibbutz Be’eri, which was tragically invaded by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, share their harrowing stories and recount their journey of survival, resilience, and strength in the aftermath of that tragic day, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 16, 2024.

Introduced by TBA Member/Regional ADL Director Jeffrey Abrams.

Rosh Hashanah Mini-Sermon: "“Isaiah…Ezekiel…Hatikvah…101 Blasts”

October 3rd, 2024  |  7 mins 19 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 3, 2024.

Rosh Hashanah Mini-Sermon: Introduction to Day 1 Torah Reading

October 3rd, 2024  |  6 mins

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's introduction to today's Torah reading at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 3, 2024.

Shabbat Sermon: "Reflections on TBA's Solidarity Mission to Israel"

February 17th, 2024  |  21 mins 23 secs

TBA's Vice President of Resource Development Michael Steuer's reflections on the synagogue's recent trip to Israel, February 17, 2024, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles.

Shabbat Sermon: "A Special HIAS Report: Empowering Refugees Amidst Global Democratic Backsliding"

August 26th, 2023  |  17 mins 36 secs

Guest Darshan Joe Goldman is the Community Engagement Director for the Western Region at HIAS, the world’s oldest – and only Jewish – international humanitarian agency serving refugees and asylum seekers of all backgrounds. He mobilizes activists, organizations, and lawmakers across California to ensure that displaced people are treated with the dignity they deserve. He will share critical updates on the impact of TBA’s service and advocacy for refugees locally, as well as on the unfolding crisis in Sudan too few are discussing, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and beyond.

Shabbat Teaching: Seudah Shlishit Eikev 2023

July 29th, 2023  |  23 mins 2 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 29, 2023.

Shabbat Sermon: Guest Speaker - Ron Weinreich

November 12th, 2022  |  19 mins 32 secs

Israeli soldier Ron Weinreich from the organization “El Ami-El Atzmi” is the guest speaker. A triumph story of the spirit and the hidden powers within Israeli veterans.

Shabbat Sermon: "Standing Together Against Hunger?"

September 24th, 2022  |  12 mins 27 secs

Guest Darshanit, Naama Haviv, VP of Community Engagement, Mazon - A Jewish Response to Hunger.

Shabbat Sermon: Remembering 9/11

September 11th, 2021  |  11 mins 45 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny, and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz 's remembrance of 9/11.

Shabbat Teaching: Why We Pray as We Do: Rav Hamnunah’s Sermon on Hannah’s Prayer

September 4th, 2021  |  38 mins 9 secs

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 4, 2021.