Temple Beth Am 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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 1610
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
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 …
Shabbat Teaching: “Shiva B’Oktober—Israeli Poetry in the Wake of Oct. 7”
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 2, 2025.
(Youtube/Zoom)
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Shabbat Teaching: “Looking Outward. Looking Inward."
The heavy burden (and critical moral skill) of not assuming it is always someone else’s fault.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 2, 2025.
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Rashi Class: Exodus 12:22
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, …
Siddur Class #171 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Irving Greenberg - Part 2
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 29, 2025
Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Shabbat Teaching: "Devarim 1:1 - Why *These* Things?"
Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 26, 2025, introduced by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld.
(Youtube/Zoom)
Special Guest: Adrian Marcos.
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Shabbat Teaching: "Naming our Itinerary and Preparing our Destination"
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 26, 2025.
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Shabbat Sermon: "Building Holiness All Around You"
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 25, 2025.
(Zoom)
Rashi Class: Exodus 12:21
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, …
Siddur Class #170 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Irving Greenberg - Part 1
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 22, 2025
Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
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Shabbat Teaching: "The Age and Wisdom of the Daughters of Tzlofhad"
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 19, 2025.
(Youtube/Zoom)
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Shabbat Teaching: "The Blessing and Burden of Helping Others Reach Their Potential"
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 19, 2025.
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
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 …
Rashi Class: Exodus 12:20
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, …
Shabbat Sermon: "Forever Be A Blessing"
Bobby Nooromid's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 12, 2025, reflecting on the temple's recent trip to Eastern Europe.
(YouTube)
Special Guest: Bobby Nooromid.
Shabbat Sermon: "Turn It Into A Story"
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 11, 2025.
(Zoom)
Shabbat Teaching: Parshat Balak 5785
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 5, 2025.
(YouTube/Zoom)
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Shabbat Teaching: "You Don't Know What You've Got Til It's Gone - Miriam and the Tears They Didn't Shed"
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz is joined by Rabbi Deborah Silver, from IKAR, for today's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 5, 2025.
(YouTube)
Special Guest: Rabbi Deborah Silver.
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Shabbat Teaching: "The Torah of Torah"
Rabbi Ephraim Pelcovits' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 28, 2025. Introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz.
(Youtube)
Special Guest: Rabbi Ephraim Pelcovits.
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Antisemitism — The World's Oldest Conspiracy Theory - Session 17 - Hamas
In Rabbi Rembaum's continuing series, he explores the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). The learning is…