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 ...
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
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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 w…
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Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Judaism is About Love — Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life - Class 4
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Recently, a book with this title hit the bookstores. In the book it’s author, Rabbi Shai Held (a Conservative rabbi) tells us that, for too long, Judaism has been mistakenly characterized as a legalistic, judgmental faith tradition. In response Rav Held proceeds to draw upon a rich compendium of sources representing 3000 years of Jewish learning an…
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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, July 10, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 10:11. (Facebook/Zoom) Links: Study Text…
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Experiencing the Biblical Psalms — from Remorse to Rejoicing, from Hopelessness to Hope, from Doubt to Faith - Class 4
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The Psalms express and evoke profound and wide-ranging emotions and thoughts that are as real today as they were three thousand years ago. Together we will engage in an interactive in-depth reading of ten Psalms — poems in which the authors use language, structure, and themes to convey their expressions of profound feelings that run the gamut of em…
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Siddur Class #140 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 25 - Maimonides
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Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 9, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi. Links: Intro to Jewish Theology - Maimonides Source SheetBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Teaching: Parashat Chukat: "What Really Happened at the Rock."
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Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 6, 2024. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum. Links: Study TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Sermon: "Navigating Tension Within Community’"
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Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 6, 2024. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Judaism is About Love — Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life - Class 3
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Recently, a book with this title hit the bookstores. In the book it’s author, Rabbi Shai Held (a Conservative rabbi) tells us that, for too long, Judaism has been mistakenly characterized as a legalistic, judgmental faith tradition. In response Rav Held proceeds to draw upon a rich compendium of sources representing 3000 years of Jewish learning an…
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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, July 3, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 10:10. (Facebook/Zoom) Links: Study Text…
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Experiencing the Biblical Psalms — from Remorse to Rejoicing, from Hopelessness to Hope, from Doubt to Faith - Class 3
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The Psalms express and evoke profound and wide-ranging emotions and thoughts that are as real today as they were three thousand years ago. Together we will engage in an interactive in-depth reading of ten Psalms — poems in which the authors use language, structure, and themes to convey their expressions of profound feelings that run the gamut of em…
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Shabbat Teaching: "From Prejudice to Pride - LGBTQ Challenges and Advances in Israel "
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A Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 29, 2024, by Rabbi Mikie Goldstein, Director of Development for the Masorti Movement in Israel. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Mikie Golodstein.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 29, 2024, by Rabbi Mikie Goldstein, Director of Development for the Masorti Movement in Israel. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Mikie Golodstein.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Judaism is About Love — Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life - Class 2
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Recently, a book with this title hit the bookstores. In the book it’s author, Rabbi Shai Held (a Conservative rabbi) tells us that, for too long, Judaism has been mistakenly characterized as a legalistic, judgmental faith tradition. In response Rav Held proceeds to draw upon a rich compendium of sources representing 3000 years of Jewish learning an…
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Experiencing the Biblical Psalms — from Remorse to Rejoicing, from Hopelessness to Hope, from Doubt to Faith - Class 2
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The Psalms express and evoke profound and wide-ranging emotions and thoughts that are as real today as they were three thousand years ago. Together we will engage in an interactive in-depth reading of ten Psalms — poems in which the authors use language, structure, and themes to convey their expressions of profound feelings that run the gamut of em…
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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, June 26, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 10:8. (Facebook/Zoom) Links: Study Link…
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Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 22, 2024. (Youtube) Links: Study TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 22, 2024. (Youtube) Links: Study TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
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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 w…
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Judaism is About Love — Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life - Class 1
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Recently, a book with this title hit the bookstores. In the book it’s author, Rabbi Shai Held (a Conservative rabbi) tells us that, for too long, Judaism has been mistakenly characterized as a legalistic, judgmental faith tradition. In response Rav Held proceeds to draw upon a rich compendium of sources representing 3000 years of Jewish learning an…
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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, June 19, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 10:6. (Facebook/Zoom) Links: Study Text…
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Experiencing the Biblical Psalms — from Remorse to Rejoicing, from Hopelessness to Hope, from Doubt to Faith - Class 1
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The Psalms express and evoke profound and wide-ranging emotions and thoughts that are as real today as they were three thousand years ago. Together we will engage in an interactive in-depth reading of ten Psalms — poems in which the authors use language, structure, and themes to convey their expressions of profound feelings that run the gamut of em…
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Shabbat Teaching: Sotah Ritual “Understood?”
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Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 15, 2024. (Youtube) Links: StudyTextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Sermon: The Weinstock Teen Awards
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Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 15, 2024.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shavuot Yizkor Sermon: "Learning To Forget"
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Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 13, 2024. (Youtube)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shavuot Sermon: "נעשה ונשמע - Na'aseh V'nishma: Receiving The Torah"
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Rabbi Susan Laemmle's Shavuot Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 12, 2024. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Susan Laemmle.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Siddur Class #139: The Poem Akdamut on Shavuot
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Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - June 11, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi. Links: Akdamut TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Teaching: Parshat Naso, 5784--"To Be Or Not To be...Commanded"
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Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 8, 2024. (Youtube/Zoom) Links: Study TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Sermon: "On Anger. And Passion. And Jerusalem."
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Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 8, 2024. (Youtube)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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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, June 5, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 10:4. (Facebook/Zoom) Links: Study Text…
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Siddur Class #138 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 24 - Overview and Review
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Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - June 4, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Meaningful Discussions Based on THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE: "Prayer"
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Prayer is the string through which all of our spiritual (and material) experience comes together., based on Chapter 11 of the book THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE by Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinstaltz. THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE is a layperson's journey through the building blocks of Jewish philosophy exploring our purpose in this lifetime and how to ma…
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Shabbat Teaching: "Honoring our Teachers"
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Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 1, 2024. (Youtube/Zoom) Links: Study TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Sermon: “Do Not Be Jewish, Or Be Human, By Accident.”
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Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 1, 2024. (Youtube)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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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, May 29, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 10.1. (Facebook/Zoom)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Siddur Class #138 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 24 - The Afterlife
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Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 28, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi. Links: Intro To Jewish Theology - The Afterlife Source SheetBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Teaching: "Order of Our Time" – The IDF’s Objective: Restoring “Neighborhood” Deterrence
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Itzhak Levit, Chairman of the Givati Brigade Association's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 25, 2024, introduced by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld. (Youtube)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Sermon: "Go On Giving, And Also Go On Living"
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Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 25, 2024. (Youtube)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Siddur Class #137 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 23 - Reward And Punishment
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Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - May 21, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi. Links: Reward And Punishment Source SheetBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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