Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Passover Prep 2021: Annual Haggadah Slam

March 18th, 2021  |  1 hr 34 mins

Rabbis from B’nai David Judea and IKAR join Temple Beth Am rabbis sharing interesting angles of Passover learning to use for your Seder.

The podcast includes 3 sessions:

• Magid for Passover in 2021 with Rav Yosef Kanefsky (B’nai David Judea), Rabbi Sharon Brous (IKAR) and Rabbi Adam Kligfeld (Temple Beth Am)
• Arbah Banim: The 4 Children Speaking Torah with Rabbanit Alissa Thomas Newborn (B’nai David Judea) and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz (Temple Beth Am)
• B'nei H orin: The Aches and Joys of Freedom with Rabbi David Kasher (IKAR) and Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny (Temple Beth Am)

These sessions took place via Zoom on March 18, 2021.

Passover Prep 2021: Tal

March 17th, 2021  |  53 mins 20 secs

From parody to poetry, from Trope to Tal, Cantor Chorny takes you on a tour of Passover music and liturgy as it’s evolved from medieval manuscripts to A Cappella viral videos.

Passover Prep 2021: How to...Kasher My Kitchen

March 16th, 2021  |  1 hr 1 min

How do you make your kitchen kosher for Passover? It is not as complicated as you think! Rabbi Elliot Dorff describes some of the basic rules and answers questions.

This class, moderated by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, took place at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on March 16, 2021.

Passover Prep 2021: Shir HaShirim Chapters 5-6

March 15th, 2021  |  57 mins 56 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.

This session was conducted at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on March 15, 2021.

Passover Prep 2021: Rosh Hodesh Nisan Hama'alot

March 14th, 2021  |  1 hr 3 mins

Hama’alot was launched as an occasional, intentional, harmonic, creative, and spiritual Shabbat morning service at TBA. It has turned into its own “brand,” as if sprinkling Hama’alot fairy dust on a service, or on anything, makes it richer, more soulful, more soothing, and more meaningful. Join the whole TBA family for this weekday Rosh Hodesh Hama’alot. (Hama’alodesh?). The experience is based on the lineup of prayers one says on a weekday, and on Rosh Hodesh (the new Jewish month), but it is less anchored to that “lineup” than our Shabbat morning version of Hama’alot is. It's more akin to the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur versions we have done: inspired by the themes, liturgy, and music of the season, but also stretchy, inventive, and utterly new. Come sing with us as we celebrate the new month of Nissan.

Passover Prep 2021: Liturgy/Torah Reading

March 10th, 2021  |  50 mins 3 secs

From parody to poetry, from Trope to Tal, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny takes you on a tour of Passover music and liturgy as it’s evolved from medieval manuscripts to A Cappella viral videos.

Passover Prep 2021: Exploring the Haggadah & Seder with Rabbis Rembaum and Chorny

March 10th, 2021  |  45 mins 39 secs

Rabbi Joel Rembaum in conversation with Rabbi Hillary Chorny shares his insights into the history of the Haggadah and the Pesah seder. Learn about the evolution of traditions both ancient and contemporary as our rabbi emeritus gives an entertaining tour through the upcoming holiday.

Passover Prep 2021: How to Build a Creative Seder

March 9th, 2021  |  56 mins 58 secs

Dr. Erica Rothblum, Rabbi Schatz, and her parents: Moreh Dale and Tracy, explore creative seder ideas. They model, discuss, brainstorm, and provide practical takeaways for a fun and innovative seder.

Passover Prep 2021: Shir HaShirim Chapters 3-4

March 8th, 2021  |  1 hr 3 mins

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.

This session was conducted at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on March 8, 2021.

Passover Prep 2021: Modern Day Slavery to Redemption

March 7th, 2021  |  55 mins 9 secs

Most of us think of slavery as something that happened in Biblical Times, or in the Pre-Civil War South, or in place likes contemporary Darfur. But there are cases of slavery happening right here in Los Angeles. This interactive event focuses on modern-day slavery and redemption. Our program includes speakers from HIAS, One LA, and the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST), who update us on the global and domestic challenges fueling modern-day slavery and share some personal experiences. Participants explore these issues more deeply with an interactive discussion and an immersive experience.