Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Fall 2022 Davening Institute: Shabbat Morning - Class #1

October 21st, 2022  |  57 mins 37 secs

Cantor Chorny offers this six-session course that teaches beginner and intermediate davenners how to lead Shabbat Shaharit. The class will offer insights into nusah, the structure of prayer, and how to lead well (regardless of musical ability).

The class is offered in partnership between Temple Beth Am & the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies.

Shabbat Teaching: “Face to Face—Intimacy or Authority?”

October 15th, 2022  |  25 mins 24 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 15, 2022.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 6:4

October 12th, 2022  |  49 mins 3 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, October 12, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:4.

Sukkot Teaching Day 2 5783

October 11th, 2022  |  28 mins 6 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and Rabbi Matt Shaprio's Sukkot Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 11, 2022.

Shabbat Teaching: "The Heart of Our Matter"

October 8th, 2022  |  34 mins 33 secs

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 8, 2022.

Shabbat Teaching: "Siyyum for Tractate Bava Kamma”

October 8th, 2022  |  33 mins 29 secs

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 8, 2022.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

October 7th, 2022  |  17 mins 12 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.

Shabbat Learning: "I Have Only These Festivals"

October 1st, 2022  |  26 mins 8 secs

Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal's Shabbat Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 1, 2022.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

September 30th, 2022  |  18 mins 1 sec

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.

Shabbat Learning: "How We Might Merit to Live Another Year."

September 24th, 2022  |  38 mins 35 secs

Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes' Shabbat Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 24, 2022.

A look at sources on Rosh Hashanah from Chayei Adam and Avodat Yisrael.