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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Shabbat Sermons: "Happiness Is Acceptance" 15.10.2022 13:06

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermons at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 15, 2022. (Youtube)

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 6:4 12.10.2022 49:03

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. (Zoom/Facebook)

Sukkot Teaching Day 2 5783 11.10.2022 28:06

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and Rabbi Matt Shaprio's Sukkot Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 11, 2022. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

Sukkot Sermon: "Why Marking Time Matters" 10.10.2022 6:21

Rabbi Elliot Dorf's Sukkot Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 10, 2022. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Elliot Dorff.

Shabbat Teaching: "The Heart of Our Matter" 09.10.2022 34:33

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 8, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)

Shabbat Teaching: "Siyyum for Tractate Bava Kamma” 08.10.2022 33:29

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 8, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)

Shabbat Sermon: “Forever Letter: The Life You Write.” 07.10.2022 8:35

Rabbinic Intern Chayva Lehrman's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 7, 2022. (Zoom) Special Guest: Chayva Lehrman.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld 07.10.2022 17:12

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.

Yom Kippur Sermon: "Fully Present: Living our Past" 05.10.2022 21:50

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Yom Kippur Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 4, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)

Yom Kippur Sermon: "The Holiness and Health of Chosen Suffering" 05.10.2022 28:36

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Yom Kippur Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 4, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)

Shabbat Learning: "I Have Only These Festivals" 02.10.2022 26:08

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

Shabbat Sermon: "When You’re Not In Patagonia: Connections, Community and the Power of the Communal Experience" 01.10.2022 19:04

Dr. Erica Rothblum's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 1, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Dr. Erica Rothblum.

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld 30.09.2022 18:01

Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "Rewind: Be Kind" 27.09.2022 20:02

Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 27, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

Rosh Hashanah Sermon: " What Is “This” For You" 27.09.2022 21:35

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 27, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)

Rosh Hashanah Sermon: “Hold Your Ideas—Lightly” 26.09.2022 27:18

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 26, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)

Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "Breaking The Binary" 26.09.2022 24:10

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 26, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)

Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "Last Breaths and New Commitments" 26.09.2022 18:41

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 25, 2022. (Youtube)

Shabbat Learning: "How We Might Merit to Live Another Year." 25.09.2022 38:35

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. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes.

Shabbat Sermon: "Standing Together Against Hunger?" 24.09.2022 12:27

Guest Darshanit, Naama Haviv, VP of Community Engagement, Mazon - A Jewish Response to Hunger. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Naama Haviv.

Elul Learning Series 2022: Spiritual Poetic Expressions of the High Holiday Mahzor - Class 6 22.09.2022 1:19:35

Rabbi Joel Rembaum leads a class reading and reflecting upon the mystical spirituality of a selection of classical poems embedded in the liturgy of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The text used is the Mahzor Lev Shalem, with its fine English translation and insightful commentary. This is the sixth class in the series conducted via Zoom on September 21. 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembau...

Elul Learning Series 2022: Back to Basics of Being a Gabbai Spotter - Class 3 21.09.2022 37:31

Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads a class on what goes into being a spotter at the Torah. This class took place at Temple Beth Am and via Zoom on September 20, 2022

Siddur Class #96 - Shir Shel Yom - Part 3 20.09.2022 34:41

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - September 20, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Elul Learning Series 2022: Back to Basics of Israel 19.09.2022 56:03

Go "back to the basics on Israel" with Rabbi Ephraim Pelcovits. It's a story we ALL know by heart. In this class we learn about the experiences of both Mizrachi immigrants to the state and of Palestinian Israeli citizens, to get a better understanding of what Israelis look like, where they come from, and how we can help build a more just tomorrow for all Israelis. Rabbi Pelcovits is the Regional D...

Elul Learning Series 2022: The High Holy Days Themselves - Why and What 19.09.2022 1:16:45

"They are the days observed and attended by the highest percentage of Jews. Synagogues are full. Prayer books are in people’s hands and opened. And yet, numbers do not necessarily reflect knowledge. This is not a critique. Certainly not of you. If anything, it may be a critique on us, the clergy/teachers, who do an insufficient job while officiating at the High Holiday services of really explainin...