Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Elul 2026 - The Four Haftarot - Class 2

August 21st, 2026  |  1 hr 14 mins

The Haftarot and Torah Readings to which they are appended for the High Holy Days present us with real life challenges... and then help us find resolution and a hopeful future. This class, the second of four taught by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, focuses on the readings for the second day of Rosh Hashanah: the Akeda in Bereshit and Jeremiah Chapter 31.

The class was conducted via Zoom on August 20, 2026.

Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

August 21st, 2026  |  19 mins 31 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 Study: Shemot/Exodus 13:1

August 19th, 2026  |  1 hr 1 min

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, August 19, 2026, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 13:1.

(Zoom/Facebook)

Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 6

August 17th, 2026  |  56 mins 30 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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Monday, August 17, 2026.

(Zoom)

Shabbat Teaching:  "Growth and Building, More Important than Winning"

August 15th, 2026  |  24 mins 8 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 15, 2026.

(Youtube)

Elul 2026 - The Four Haftarot - Class 1

August 14th, 2026  |  1 hr 19 mins

The Haftarot and Torah Readings to which they are appended for the High Holy Days present us with real life challenges... and then help us find resolution and a hopeful future. This class, the first of four by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, focuses on the readings for the first day of Rosh Hashanah.

The class was conducted via Zoom on August 13, 2026.

Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 4

August 12th, 2026  |  50 mins 29 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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

(Zoom)

Shabbat Teaching: "Moshe, Stuttering and Me"

August 8th, 2026  |  30 mins

Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi-Cantor Malachi Kanfer at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 8, 2026.

Rabbi-Cantor Kanfer serves Kehillat Ma'arav in Santa Monica, Ca.

Introduced by Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 2

August 5th, 2026  |  51 mins 17 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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

(Zoom)

Shabbat Teaching: "Esh Kodesh (Sacred Fire)"

August 1st, 2026  |  31 mins 30 secs

Rabbi Chaim Singer Franke's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 1, 2026.

(Youtube/Zoom)