Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Antisemitism — The World's Oldest Conspiracy Theory - Session 6: The The Early Church Part 4

December 25th, 2024  |  1 hr 22 mins

In ten sessions, Rabbi Rembaum explores the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). The learning is text based and emphasizes interactive discussion. There is some lecturing, primarily to provide historical background. The sessions are organized chronologically: 1. Greek and Roman sources through the lens of Josephus Flavius, 2. Christian and Muslim writings through the 16th century, and 3. the rise and evolution of secular antisemitism from the 19th through the 21st centuries.

This session took place via Zoom on December 25, 2024.

Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos - Class 5

December 25th, 2024  |  1 hr 24 mins

This is the fifth class in a ten-session series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Israel, the Northern Kingdom. Unlike many of the other prophets, his primary charges against Israel dealt with injustice and immorality. Paganism, for Amos, was a secondary issue. Amos was a master of rhetorical argument, and his powerful use of metaphors is classical.

The class took place via Zoom on December 24, 2024.

Shabbat Teaching: “Are Ephraim and Menashe Jewish?”

December 21st, 2024  |  39 mins 48 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 21, 2024.

Parenting Through the Parsha: VaYeshev

December 20th, 2024  |  10 mins 30 secs

Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

December 20th, 2024  |  18 mins 45 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

Antisemitism — The World's Oldest Conspiracy Theory - Session 5: The The Early Church Part 3

December 18th, 2024  |  1 hr 20 mins

In ten sessions, Rabbi Rembaum explores the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). The learning is text based and emphasizes interactive discussion. There is some lecturing, primarily to provide historical background. The sessions are organized chronologically: 1. Greek and Roman sources through the lens of Josephus Flavius, 2. Christian and Muslim writings through the 16th century, and 3. the rise and evolution of secular antisemitism from the 19th through the 21st centuries.

This session took place via Zoom on December 11, 2024.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 12:1

December 18th, 2024  |  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, December 11, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.1.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos - Class 4

December 18th, 2024  |  1 hr 10 mins

This is the fourth class in a ten-session series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Israel, the Northern Kingdom. Unlike many of the other prophets, his primary charges against Israel dealt with injustice and immorality. Paganism, for Amos, was a secondary issue. Amos was a master of rhetorical argument, and his powerful use of metaphors is classical.

The class took place via Zoom on December 17, 2024.

Shabbat Teaching: "Kislev Month of Dreams."

December 14th, 2024  |  28 mins 26 secs

Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 14, 2024.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Parenting Through The Parsha: VaYislach

December 13th, 2024  |  8 mins 29 secs

Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.