Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz is joined by Rabbinic students Brett Kopin and Jacki Honig to lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. Rabbi Shapiro is on vacation this week. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on April 2 2021.

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.

Rabbis Rebecca Schatz leads a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). This podcast is a general discussion of questions raised so far in the "Srugim" series. Pernick is taking the week off for Pesach. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on March 31. 2021.

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 March 31, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:15. (Zoom/Facebook)

Rabbi Michael Berenbaum's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 29, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Michael Berenbaum.

Rabbi Matt Shapiro 's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 28, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz 's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 27, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)

Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on March 26 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

Rabbi Kligfeld shares/teaches some oldies-but-goodies, some schticky-and-catchy, some poignant-and-sweet and some Hasidic-and-memorable Pesah tunes, representing many different parts of Rabbi Kligfeld’s familial musical repertoire! This class took place via Zoom on March 24, 2021

Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 8. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on March 24. 2021. Special...

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - March 23, 2021 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Rabbi Avi Havivi leads a study of the biblical book Song of Songs (Shir HaShirim) exploring midrashic, mystical, and contemporary interpretations of this surprisingly sexy and romantic classic. Each of the four class sessions will be independent of the others, so feel free to listen to one or to all four. This session was conducted at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on March 22, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi...

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 20, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny and Rabbi Rebecca Schat'z Shabbat Teachings at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 20, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)

Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on March 19 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

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.

Rabbis from B’nai David Judea and IKAR join Temple Beth Am rabbis sharing interesting angles of Passover learning to use for your Seder. The podcast includes 3 sessions: Magid for Passover in 2021 with Rav Yosef Kanefsky (B’nai David Judea), Rabbi Sharon Brous (IKAR) and Rabbi Adam Kligfeld (Temple Beth Am) Arbah Banim: The 4 Children Speaking Torah with Rabbanit Alissa Thomas Newborn (B’nai David...

Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 7. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on March 17. 2021. Special...

From parody to poetry, from Trope to Tal, Cantor Chorny takes you on a tour of Passover music and liturgy as it’s evolved from medieval manuscripts to A Cappella viral videos.

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 March 17, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:14. (Zoom/Facebook)

How do you make your kitchen kosher for Passover? It is not as complicated as you think! Rabbi Elliot Dorff describes some of the basic rules and answers questions. This class, moderated by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, took place at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on March 16, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Elliot Dorff.

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - March 16, 2021 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Rabbi Avi Havivi leads a study of the biblical book Song of Songs (Shir HaShirim) exploring midrashic, mystical, and contemporary interpretations of this surprisingly sexy and romantic classic. Each of the four class sessions will be independent of the others, so feel free to listen to one or to all four. This session was conducted at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on March 15, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi...

In this wide ranging conversation, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny talks with Rabba Melissa Scholten-Gutierrez, an engaging Jewish educator, dynamic programmer, and passionate community builder. Rabba Melissa works to ensure that our Jewish communal organizations are more intentional - more intentionally Jewish, more intentionally diverse, more intentionally equitable. Rabba Melissa currently serves a...

Hama’alot was launched as an occasional, intentional, harmonic, creative, and spiritual Shabbat morning service at TBA. It has turned into its own “brand,” as if sprinkling Hama’alot fairy dust on a service, or on anything, makes it richer, more soulful, more soothing, and more meaningful. Join the whole TBA family for this weekday Rosh Hodesh Hama’alot. (Hama’alodesh?). The experience is based on...