Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Passover Prep 2021: Music of Passover Part 1

March 3rd, 2021  |  52 mins 1 sec

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: How to shop: K(osher) for P(assover)

March 2nd, 2021  |  1 hr 37 mins

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz discusses "Shopping for Passover," something that can be challenging, or expensive, or limiting. In 2020, there were leniencies put in place for shopping during the pandemic to be easier, more affordable, less of a headache, AND STILL kosher. Hear tips and find best practices to make shopping for Passover a breeze!

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 Sal Litvak

December 7th, 2020  |  51 mins 23 secs

Sit down with author, writer, and Torah-spreader Sal Litvak as Rabbi Cantor Chorny enters her first “Are You Coming Back?” conversation with a congregant. Learn how Sal sees each of the multi-faceted connections with the Jewish community having transformed under COVID, from tiny neighborhood prayer gatherings to spiritual connections in his own family. This wide-ranging conversations covers everything from golf to guns to Gemara, all on the way to the final question - Are you coming back?

Sal Litvak is an author, filmmaker, and spiritual leader. He was born in Santiago, Chile and moved to New York at age five. Sal graduated from Harvard College, NYU Law, and UCLA Film. His first movie, the raucous and inspiring When Do We Eat?, became a cult hit and Passover tradition. His next film, the historical epic Saving Lincoln, explored the 16th president’s crisis of faith as he leads the nation through its darkest hours. The film pioneered a new visual style called CineCollage that places actors within a world crafted from authentic period photography. Sal created both films with his wife and writing partner, Nina Davidovich Litvak. A pair of miracles propelled Sal on his faith journey, leading him to become the Accidental Talmudist. He and Nina share daily posts on Jewish wisdom, history, and humor with over one million followers in 70 countries.

Passover Sermon - Morning: Eighth Day of Passover

April 16th, 2020  |  14 mins 52 secs

Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles on April 16, 2020" - Yizkor is Everywhere."

Passover Sermon - Afternoon: Eighth Day of Passover

April 16th, 2020  |  15 mins 54 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 16, 2020 - “Living Judaism with a Strong Hand."

Passover Sermon - Morning: Seventh Day of Passover

April 15th, 2020  |  21 mins 19 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 15, 2020 - "To Reach an Apex, You Must Embrace the Nadir."

Shabbat Sermon - Afternoon: Third Day Of Passover

April 11th, 2020  |  16 mins 47 secs

Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 11, 2020 - "The Omer: The Time of Just Enough Hop."

Shabbat Sermon - Morning: Third Day of Passover

April 11th, 2020  |  21 mins 36 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 11, 2020 - "Talking Helps."

Passover Sermon: Erev Shabbat - Third Day of Passover

April 10th, 2020  |  14 mins 58 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 10, 2020 - "Are We Listening to the Warnings?"