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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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United States

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes

Shabbat Sermon: "It Takes Everybody"

3/15/2024
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 15, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

Duration:00:12:03

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

3/15/2024
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:00:18:26

Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 9

3/15/2024
New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy. This class was conducted on Zoom on March 13, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Duration:01:20:02

Parenting Through The Parsha: Pekudei

3/14/2024
Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

Duration:00:08:55

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:24

3/13/2024
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, March 13, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:24. (Facebook/Zoom)

Duration:01:00:29

Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 49 For A House Of Mourning (Part 1)

3/13/2024
The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy. This class was conducted on Zoom on March 12, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Duration:01:19:44

Siddur Class #135 - Intro To Jewish Theology - God's Complexity: Multiple Manifestations

3/13/2024
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - March 12, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Duration:00:39:47

Shabbat Teaching: Pekudai 5784 - Shabbat Afternoon

3/9/2024
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 9, 2024. (Youtube/Zoom)

Duration:00:34:51

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

3/8/2024
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:00:18:58

Parenting Through The Parsha - Vayakhel

3/7/2024
Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

Duration:00:08:40

Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 8

3/7/2024
New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy. This class was conducted on Zoom on March 6, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Duration:00:56:58

Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:23

3/6/2024
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, March 6, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:23. (Facebook/Zoom)

Duration:00:57:28

Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 34 (Part 3)

3/6/2024
The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy. This class was conducted on Zoom on March 5, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Duration:01:31:43

Siddur Class #134 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 21

3/5/2024
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - March 5, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Duration:00:41:14

Shabbat Teaching: Brachot of Gratitude and Wonder/ ברכות הנהנין

3/2/2024
Rabbinic Intern Nico Losorelli's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 2, 2024. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Nico Losorelli .

Duration:00:34:06

Shabbat Sermon: "Pah-neem El Pah-neem: Face To Face"

3/2/2024
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 2, 2024. (Youtube)

Duration:00:10:54

Parenting Through The Parsha

3/1/2024
Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

Duration:00:08:50

Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 7

2/29/2024
New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy. This class was conducted on Zoom on February 28, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Duration:01:33:44

Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 34 (Part 2)

2/28/2024
The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy. This class was conducted via Zoom on February 27, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Duration:01:23:47

Siddur Class #133 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 20

2/28/2024
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - February 27, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Duration:00:43:41