Temple Beth Am Podcasts
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
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: Yocheved Enters the Promised Land: Her Legacy or Was She 250 Years Old?
9/27/2025
Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 27, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank.
Duration:00:18:44
Shabbat Sermon: "Loving Each Other, Across the Cracks"
9/27/2025
Dr. Erica Rothblum's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 27,2025. (Youtbue) Special Guest: Dr. Erica Rothblum.
Duration:00:14:06
Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
9/26/2025
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:00:14:43
Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "It is Better to be Nice Than Right"
9/24/2025
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, Tuesday, September 23, 2025. (Youtube)
Duration:00:20:36
Rosh Hashanah Mini-Sermon: "To Search for God or to Share God?"
9/23/2025
A Rosh Hashanah Mini-Sermon by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 23, 2025. (Youtube)
Duration:00:04:50
Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "Play: That's What It's All About!"
9/23/2025
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 23, 2025. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Duration:00:21:35
Rosh Hashanah Sermon: “Israel/Gaza/War—Enough Tears"
9/23/2025
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, Tuesday, September 23, 2025. (Youtube)
Duration:00:30:59
Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "Embrace the Limitations"
9/22/2025
Rabbi Adam Kligfield's Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 22, 2025. (Youtube)
Duration:00:12:22
Shabbat Teaching: "Maimonides’ Approach to Repentance: Regret, Confession & Commitment"
9/20/2025
Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 20, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Aviva Frank.
Duration:00:21:17
Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
9/19/2025
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:00:23:22
Siddur Class #178 - The Modern Era - A.J. Heschel - Part 6
9/16/2025
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - September 16, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Duration:00:30:04
Shabbat Teaching: "Preview to Selichot - Awakening to Our Missteps (But Not Drowning in Them)"
9/13/2025
Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 13, 2025. (Youtube) Special Guest: Adrian Marcos.
Duration:00:30:11
Shabbat Sermon: "Sweeten the Lives of Others"
9/13/2025
Rabbi Tal Sessler's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 13, 2025. Rabbi Dr. Tal Sessler is an author, scholar, public speaker & spiritual leader. With his personal warmth, and passion for making Torah relevant to life in the 21st century, Rabbi Sessler promotes a warm & friendly atmosphere that is spiritually inspiring, intellectually stimulating, and socially engaging. He is the author of three books dealing with philosophy & contemporary Jewish identity. (Youtube)
Duration:00:08:04
Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
9/12/2025
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:00:21:18
Siddur Class #177 - The Modern Era - A.J. Heschel - Part 5
9/9/2025
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - September 9, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Duration:00:37:08
Shabbat Teaching: "Destiny, Teshuva and Free Will"
9/6/2025
Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 6, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Aviva Frank.
Duration:00:29:37
Shabbat Sermon: Guest Speaker Avi Neuman from "On The Derech"
9/6/2025
Guest speaker Avi Neuman's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 6, 2025. Avi Neuman is the Chief Development Officer for Hillel – The Right to Choose (Hillel) helping thousands of Yotzim – those who leave ultra-Orthodox communities to integrate into wider Israeli society. (Youtube)
Duration:00:11:25
Rashi Class: Shemot 12:30
9/3/2025
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, September 3, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.30. (Facebook/Zoom)
Duration:01:01:04
Siddur Class #176 - The Modern Era - A.J. Heschel - Part 4
9/2/2025
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - September 2, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Duration:00:36:06
Shabbat Teaching: Ki Teitze: Returning Lost Objects
8/30/2025
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 30, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom)
Duration:00:36:14