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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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    Rashi Study: Shemot/Exodus 13:7

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 65:25


    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 30, 2026, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 13:7. (Zoom/Facebook)

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 64:13


    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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Monday, September 28, 2026. (Zoom) Contains link to Rabbi Schatz's Kol Nidre address.

    Sukkot Sermon: "Rush to Build Your Yom Kippur Self on Sukkot"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 9:31


    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Sukkot Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 27, 2026. (Youtube)

    Shabbat Teaching: "Lulav and Etrog Seudah Shlishit 2026"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 20:04


    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 26, 2026 (Youtube/Zoom)

    Sukkot/Shabbat Sermon: “Temporarily Permanent"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2026 13:37


    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Sukkot/Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 26, 2026. (Youtube)

    Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 20:23


    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.

    Rashi Study: Shemot/Exodus 13:5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 60:07


    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 23, 2026, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 13:5. (Zoom/Facebook)

    Siddur Class #204 - Renewal - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Part 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 31:14


    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - September 22, 2026Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

    Yom Kippur Sermon: "Every Love Story Has a Yizkor: Grief and the Years Between"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 19:22


    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Yom Kippur Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 21, 2026. (Youtube)

    Yom Kippur Yizkor Sermon: ‘Should' is Only the Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 21:50


    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Yom Kippur Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 20, 2026. (Youtube)

    Kol Nidre Sermon: "Decay—A Jewish Spiritual Response"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 30:46


    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Kol Nidre Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 20, 2026. (Youtube)

    Kol Nidre Sermon: "Yom K'Purim: Starting a Day of Joy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 14:02


    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Kol Nidre Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 20, 2026. (Youtube)

    Shabbat Teaching: "Feeling Regret and Finding Comfort - Teshuvah"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 23:59


    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 19, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)

    Shabbat Sermon: "The Honest Portrait: What We Prune & What We Cultivate"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 14:08


    Dr. Erica Rothblum's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 19, 2026. (Youtube)Special Guest: Dr. Erica Rothblum.

    Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 23:49


    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.

    Siddur Class #203 - Renewal - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Part 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 41:54


    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - September 15, 2026Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 62:05


    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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Monday, September 14, 2026. (Zoom)

    Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "Kiven Libo: Show up, Look in"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2026 22:31


    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 13, 2026. (Youtube)

    Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "Reclaiming the עם/Am/People"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026 37:01


    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 12, 2026. (Youtube)

    Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "Finding Courage Together"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026 22:26


    Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 12, 2026. (Youtube)Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

    Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "The Time Is Short. Do The Work"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026 14:03


    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 11, 2026. (Youtube)

    Elul 2026 - The Four Haftarot - Class 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 62:53


    The Haftarot and Torah Readings to which they are appended for the High Holy Days present us with real life challenges... and then help us find resolution and a hopeful future. This class, the final oone in the series taught by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, focuses on the readings for Yom Kippur Mincha. The class was conducted via Zoom on September 10, 2026.Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

    Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 20:56


    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.

    Siddur Class #202 - Renewal - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Part 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 38:04


    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - September 8, 2026Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

    Selichot Address: Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2026 10:32


    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Selichot address at Sinai Temple, Los Angeles, September 5, 2026. (Youtube)

    Shabbat Teaching: "The 13 Attributes, Tachanun, and Selichot - Mercy, Supplication, and Repentance"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2026 27:11


    Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 5, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos.

    Shabbat Sermon: "Lanu u'Levaneinu - For Our Kids"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 9:23


    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 5, 2026. (Youtube)

    Elul 2026 - The Four Haftarot - Class 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 83:51


    The Haftarot and Torah Readings to which they are appended for the High Holy Days present us with real life challenges... and then help us find resolution and a hopeful future. This class, the fourth in the series taught by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, continues a focus on the readings for Yom Kippur. The class was conducted via Zoom on September 3, 2026.Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

    Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 23:29


    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.

    Rashi Study: Shemot/Exodus 13:5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 63:57


    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 2, 2026, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 13:5. (Zoom/Facebook)

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 56:19


    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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Monday, August 31, 2026. (Zoom)

    Shabbat Teaching: Parshat Nitzavim-Vayeilekh 2026 / פרשת נצבים וילך, תשפ״ו # 612 of 613: The mitzvah of הקהל/Hakhel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 37:09


    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 29, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)

    Shabbat Sermon: "Grateful to Settle Down and Remember to Offer our Ancestor's Fruit"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 9:53


    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 29, 2026. (Youtube)

    Elul 2026 - The Four Haftarot - Class 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 67:42


    The Haftarot and Torah Readings to which they are appended for the High Holy Days present us with real life challenges... and then help us find resolution and a hopeful future. This class, the third in the series taught by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, focuses on the readings for Yom Kippur. The class was conducted via Zoom on August 27, 2026.Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

    Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 21:17


    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.

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 54:40


    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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Monday, August 24, 2026. (Zoom)

    Shabbat Teaching: "Curses and Secrets"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 14:49


    Rabbinic Intern Leora Pearl's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 22, 2026, introduced by Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny. (Youtube/Zoom)Special Guest: Leora Pearl.

    Shabbat Lunch & Learn: A Rabbinic Sabbatical

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 71:35


    "A Kashmiri Muslim Dried Fruit Salesman; A Bahai Patient in Springfield, MA; A Jewish (Hi)story of Mauritius: The Tales of Meaning and Meandering From a Rabbinic Sabbatical" Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Lunch & Learn at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 22, 2026. (Zoom)

    Shabbat Sermon: "The Female Captive, The Month of Elul, Waiting on Some Urges…and Acting On Others—A Sabbatical Reflection."

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 38:30


    Elul 2026 - The Four Haftarot - Class 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 74:45


    The Haftarot and Torah Readings to which they are appended for the High Holy Days present us with real life challenges... and then help us find resolution and a hopeful future. This class, the second of four taught by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, focuses on the readings for the second day of Rosh Hashanah: the Akeda in Bereshit and Jeremiah Chapter 31. The class was conducted via Zoom on August 20, 2026.Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

    Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 19:31


    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.

    Rashi Study: Shemot/Exodus 13:1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 61:07


    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, August 19, 2026, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 13:1. (Zoom/Facebook)

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 56:30


    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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Monday, August 17, 2026. (Zoom)

    Shabbat Teaching: "Private or Public Punishment?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 36:11


    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 15, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)

    Shabbat Teaching:  "Growth and Building, More Important than Winning"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 24:08


    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 15, 2026. (Youtube)

    Elul 2026 - The Four Haftarot - Class 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 79:45


    The Haftarot and Torah Readings to which they are appended for the High Holy Days present us with real life challenges... and then help us find resolution and a hopeful future. This class, the first of four by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, focuses on the readings for the first day of Rosh Hashanah. The class was conducted via Zoom on August 13, 2026.Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 50:29


    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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. (Zoom)

    Shabbat Teaching: "Moshe, Stuttering and Me"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 30:00


    Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi-Cantor Malachi Kanfer at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 8, 2026. Introduced by Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny. (Youtube/Zoom)Special Guest: Rabbi-Cantor Malachi Kanfer.

    Shabbat Sermon: "Goldilocks, and the Joyful Return"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2026 7:45


    Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 8, 2026. (Youtube)Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 51:17


    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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. (Zoom)

    Shabbat Teaching: "Esh Kodesh (Sacred Fire)"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 31:30


    Rabbi Chaim Singer Franke's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 1, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes.

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