Temple Beth Am Los Angeles

Temple Beth Am Podcasts

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Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles celebrates traditional and innovative Judaism and inspires lifelong learning in a warm, embracing community. With creative approaches to traditional prayer, a welcoming ethos that nourishes the soul, and a commitment to rigorous study of our tradition, Temple Beth Am has been a flagship institution of Conservative Judaism since its founding in 1934. These podcasts share our sermons, classes and other activities. Our goal is to reach out and enhance the learning and spiritual life of our congregants and listeners around the world.

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Siddur Class #160 - Hasidism - Routine and Distraction in Prayer - Part 2 05.03.2025 33:33

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom -March 4, 2025.

Shabbat Teaching: Refugee Shabbat 2025: A Jewish Textual Exploration of Immigration and Refugees 02.03.2025 43:46

Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 1, 2025, with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Hannah Jensen (IKAR). (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Hannah Jensen.

Shabbat Sermon: "Living As Big As You Can Possibly Live" 01.03.2025 13:09

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 1, 2025. (Youtube)

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld 01.03.2025 21:41

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.

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 12:8 26.02.2025 1:00:20

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, February 26, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:8. (Facebook/Zoom)

Siddur Class #159 - Hasidism - Routine and Distraction in Prayer 25.02.2025 37:36

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - February 25, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Shabbat Teaching: "This Too is Prayer: An Exploration of the Kaddishes" 23.02.2025 27:50

Rabbinic Intern Nico Losorelli's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 22, 2025. (Zoom/Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Nico Losorelli .

Shabbat Sermon: "I'm Still Here" 22.02.2025 21:44

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 22, 2025. (Youtube)

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld 21.02.2025 19:36

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 12:7 19.02.2025 42:32

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, February 19, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:7. (Facebook/Zoom)

Siddur Class #158 - Hasidism - Katnut and Gadlut 18.02.2025 31:54

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - February 18, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Shabbat Teaching: "Mishpatim 5785 - Shabbat Afternoon Putting the Fear of God in You" 16.02.2025 36:58

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 15, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom)

Shabbat Sermon: Parents Are Demi-Gods. Actually, We All Are!" 15.02.2025 13:53

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 15, 2025. (Youtube)

Shabbat Sermon: Parashat Yitro: A Refresher on Wisdom 15.02.2025 6:02

Rabbinic Intern Nico Losorelli's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 14, 2025. (Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Nico Losorelli .

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld 14.02.2025 22:32

Rashi Class: Shemot 12:6 12.02.2025 1:01:06

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, February 12, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:6. (Facebook/Zoom)

Siddur Class #157 - Hasidism - Words And Letters Of Prayer 12.02.2025 44:37

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - February 11, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Shabbat Teaching: An Unexpected Leader Parashat Yitro - Seudah Shlishit 2025 09.02.2025 27:51

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 8, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom)

Shabbat Sermon: "The Nile and the Sea – Two (Conflicting) Views of Redemption" 08.02.2025 18:01

Rabbi Shoshana Cohen's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 8, 2025, introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. Rabbi Shoshana Cohen is a Senior Faculty member at the Shalom Hartman Institute and serves as teacher and mentor for North American gap-year students studying in Israel, (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Shoshana Cohen.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld 07.02.2025 20:01

Antisemitism — The World's Oldest Conspiracy Theory - Session 10 07.02.2025 1:38:59

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...

Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos - Final Class 06.02.2025 1:22:02

This is the final class in a 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 de...

Rashi Class: Shemot 12:5 05.02.2025 59:19

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, February 5, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:5. (Facebook/Zoom)

Shabbat Teaching: "Rock of Meribah & Miriam’s Well" 02.02.2025 12:26

Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 1, 2025. Due to technical difficulties, only the last 11 minutes of the class are available. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank.

Shabbat Sermon: "In the Thicket, Between Sinai and Auschwitz" 01.02.2025 16:56

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 1, 2025. (Youtube)