Temple Beth Am Podcasts
Religion & Spirituality Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Shabbat Teaching: Mikketz Shabbat PM 5786
12/13/2025
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 13, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom)
Duration:00:32:08
Shabbat Sermon: "Lowering the Light: A Judaism Within Reach"
12/13/2025
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 13, 2025. (Youtube)
Duration:00:16:07
Siddur Class #183 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Joseph Soleveitchik - Part 5
12/9/2025
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - December 9, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Duration:00:32:50
Shabbat Teaching: V'tein tal u'matar Seudat Shlishit, December 6th
12/6/2025
Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 6, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom)
Duration:00:21:21
Shabbat Sermon: "Wrestling with Our Selves"
12/6/2025
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 6, 2025. (Youtbue) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Duration:00:15:19
Rashi Study: Shemot/Exodus 12.40
12/3/2025
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, December 3, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.40. (Facebook/Zoom)
Duration:00:59:28
Siddur Class #182 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Joseph Soleveitchik - Part 4
12/2/2025
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - December 2, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Duration:00:33:17
Shabbat Teaching: "Jacob, Esau, Fear and Freud" - in Memory of Dr. Michael Kligfeld z"l
11/29/2025
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 29, 2025. (Youtbue/Zoom)
Duration:00:41:53
Shabbat Sermon: “Stranger Things: Extraordinary Distractions"
11/29/2025
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 29, 2025. (Youtbue)
Duration:00:17:11
Siddur Class #181 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Joseph Soleveitchik - Part 3
11/25/2025
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - November 25, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Duration:00:37:58
Shabbat Teaching: "Planting Seeds Of the Divine: Torah Commentaries to Cultivate Your Spiritual Practice."
11/22/2025
Shabbat Teaching with Scholar-In-Residence, Yiscah Smith, in discussion with Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 22, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Yiscah Smith.
Duration:00:31:48
Shabbat Sermon: "How Do We Harmonize Our Physicality With Our Spirituality?"
11/22/2025
Scholar-In-Residence Yischa Smith's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 22, 2025. (Youtube) Special Guest: Yiscah Smith.
Duration:00:14:21
Rashi Study: Shemot/Exdodus 12.39
11/19/2025
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, November 19, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.39. (Facebook/Zoom)
Duration:00:57:37
Siddur Class #180 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Joseph Soleveitchik - Part 2
11/18/2025
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - November 18, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Duration:00:37:10
Shabbat Teaching: "Toldot - Losing the Birthright of Torah"
11/15/2025
Shabbat Teaching with Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos at Temple Beth Am, November 15, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos.
Duration:00:30:54
Shabbat Sermon: "Camels—A Love Story.”
11/15/2025
Shabbat Sermon with Rabbi Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 15, 2025. (Zoom)
Duration:00:18:24
Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
11/14/2025
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.
Duration:00:21:33
Rashi Study: Shemot/Exdodus 12.37
11/12/2025
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, November 12, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.37. (Facebook/Zoom)
Duration:01:01:02
Scholar In Residence: Etgar Keret
11/9/2025
Dr. Baruch Link (z'l) Scholar in Residence Etgar Keret, in conversation with Professor David Meyers, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 9, 2025. “Etgar Keret (Hebrew: אֶתְגָּר קֶרֶת, born August 20, 1967) is an Israeli writer known for his short stories, graphic novels, and scriptwriting for film and television.” https://www.etgarkeret.com/ David N. Myers is Distinguished Professor and holds the Sady and Ludwig Kahn Chair in Jewish History. As of fall 2017, he serves as the director of the Luskin Center for History and Policy (http://luskincenter.history.ucla.edu/); he also directs the UCLA Initiative to Study Hate. (Youtube) Special Guests: David Meyers and Etgar Keret.
Duration:01:22:50
Shabbat Teaching: Burial is a Life Cycle: Hevra Kadisha is a Mitzvah
11/8/2025
Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 8, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom)
Duration:00:30:44