Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 19

January 31st, 2024  |  1 hr 23 mins

The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted via Zoom on January 30, 2024.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:14

January 31st, 2024  |  49 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 Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:14.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Siddur Class #131 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 18

January 30th, 2024  |  54 mins 7 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - January 30, 2024

Shabbat Teaching: Parshat B’shalah, 2024 / פרשת בשלח, תשפ״ד Honor Your Parents…But How?!

January 27th, 2024  |  44 mins 21 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 27, 2024.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

January 26th, 2024  |  17 mins 42 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.

Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 2

January 25th, 2024  |  1 hr 26 mins

New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted via Zoom on January 24, 2024

Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalms 12 and 13

January 24th, 2024  |  1 hr 18 mins

The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted via Zoom on January 23, 2024.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:12

January 24th, 2024  |  56 mins 15 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 Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:12.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Siddur Class #130 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 17

January 23rd, 2024  |  35 mins 49 secs

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - January 23, 2024

Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 8

January 23rd, 2024  |  1 hr 20 mins

The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted via Zoom on January 16, 2024.