Temple Beth Am Podcasts

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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.

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    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 2

    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, May 13, 2026. (Zoom)

  2. 999

    Shabbat Sermon: "Individually Yours"

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 9, 2026. (Youtube)

  3. 998

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi

    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, May 6, 2026. (Zoom)

  4. 997

    Shabbat Teaching: "Behukotai"

    Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 2, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes.

  5. 996

    Shabbat Sermon: "Zman Simchateinu! Have Faith"

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 2, 2026. (Youtube)

  6. 995

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Esther 1:18

    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, April 29, 2026. (Zoom)

  7. 994

    Shabbat Teaching: "Emor: Perfection, Perception, Disability, and Ableism"

    Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 25, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos.

  8. 993

    Shabbat Sermon: "The Mission of Grandparents"

    Rabbi Elliot Dorff's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 25, 2026. (Youtube)Special Guest: Rabbi Elliot Dorff.

  9. 992

    Shabbat Teaching: Commentary on Parashat Kedoshim from Avodat Yisrael (The Maggid of Kozhnitz)

    Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes' Shabbat Teaching, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 18, 2026. (You Tube/Zoom)Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes.

  10. 991

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi

    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, April 15, 2026. (Zoom)

  11. 990

    Shabbat Teaching: "Moving from Oy to Joy"

    Shabbat Teaching with Scholar in Residence - Shalom Orzach, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 11, 2026. Shalom Orzach is a senior educational consultant and an acclaimed public speaker on contemporary Israel who brings extensive knowledge, humor and passion. He regularly writes on Israel and Jewish education in The Times of Israel and eJPhilanthropy. For the anniversary of October 7th, his book Telling Times, a weekly exploration of the Torah Portion in the context of its modern day echoes, was published. Introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (Youtube/Zoom)

  12. 989

    Shabbat Sermon: "Comfort of Silence"

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 11, 2026. (You Tube)

  13. 988

    Yizkor Sermon: "Honoring Our Cycle of Forgetting with Memories”

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 9, 2026. (Youtube)

  14. 987

    Passover Sermon: "Four Questions for the Last Days of Pesach"

    Library Minyan member Debbie Rich's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 8, 2026. (Youtube)Special Guest: Debbie Rich.

  15. 986

    Shabbat Teaching: Shemini 5786 Shabbat Afternoon

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 4, 2026. (You Tube/Zoom)

  16. 985

    Shabbat Sermon: "What Do We Do With Our Freedom"

    Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Sermon, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 4, 2026. (You Tube)Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank.

  17. 984

    Passover Sermon: “P’Tach Lo v’Lanu”

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 3, 2026. (Youtube)

  18. 983

    Passover Sermon: "Teiku—Three Ways to Enliven Tonight’s Seder"

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Passover Sermon, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 2, 2026. (You Tube)

  19. 982

    Siddur Class #193 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Harold Kushner - Part 2

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - March 31, 2026Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

  20. 981

    Shabbat Teaching: Shabbat HaGadol Learning

    Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 28, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes.

  21. 980

    Shabbat Sermon: "How Does It Feel, To Be a Jew, Today."

    Shabbat Sermon by guest speaker, Rabbi Noah Farkas, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 28, 2026. (You Tube)

  22. 979

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi

    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, March 25, 2026. (Zoom)

  23. 978

    Siddur Class #192 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Harold Kushner - Part 1

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - March 24, 2026Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

  24. 977

    Shabbat Teaching: Parsha Tzav - What The Divine Desires (Sacrifices & Us)

    Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 21, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos.

  25. 976

    Shabbat Sermon: “I Want You to Want To”

    Rabbi Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 21, 2026. (Youtube)

  26. 975

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Class 5

    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, March 18, 2026. (Zoom)

  27. 974

    Siddur Class #191 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Harold Schulweis - Part 2

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - March 17, 2026Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

  28. 973

    Shabbat Teaching: Vayikra 5786 Shabbat Afternoon Teaching

    Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 14, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)

  29. 972

    Shabbat Sermon: "What Are We Building?"

    Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 14, 2026. (Youtube)Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

  30. 971

    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorny

    Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorney 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-Cantor Chorney's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

  31. 970

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Class 4

    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, March 11, 2026. (Zoom)

  32. 969

    Siddur Class #190 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Harold Schulweis - Part 1

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - March 10, 2026/Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

  33. 968

    Shabbat Teaching: "Divine Inspiration"

    Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 7, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank.

  34. 967

    Shabbat Sermon: “A Parsha of Building Partnership"

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 7, 2026. (Youtube)

  35. 966

    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorny

    Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorney 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-Cantor Chorney's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

  36. 965

    Shabbat Teaching: Ad d’Lo Yada “Until it is Impossible to Know”

    Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 28, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes.

  37. 964

    Shabbat Sermon: “Zakhor and Shamor: Remember and Keep our People Dwelling in Holiness"

    Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 28, 2026. (Youtube)

  38. 963

    Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorny

    Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorney 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-Cantor Chorney's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

  39. 962

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Class 2

    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, February 25, 2026. (Zoom)

  40. 961

    Siddur Class #189 - The Modern Era - Milton Steinberg - Part 2

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - February 24, 2026Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

  41. 960

    Shabbat Teaching: Parsha Tetzaveh - The Stories Are in the Details (of Our Clothing)

    Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 21, 2026. (Zoom/Youtube)Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos.

  42. 959

    Shabbat Sermon: The Joy of Working Together

    Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 21, 2026. (Youtube)Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

  43. 958

    Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Class 1

    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, February 18, 2026. (Zoom)

  44. 957

    Shabbat Teaching: Reflections on TBAfrica Trip to Kenya and Uganda

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 14, 2026. (Youtube/Zoom)

  45. 956

    Shabbat Sermon: Prisoners and Angels, A Sabbatical Send-Off

    Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 14, 2026. (Youtube)

  46. 955

    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 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.

  47. 954

    Rashi Study: Shemot/Exodus: 12:50

    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, February 11, 2026, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.50. (Facebook/Zoom)

  48. 953

    Siddur Class #188 - The Modern Era - Milton Steinberg - Part 1

    Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - February 10, 2026Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

  49. 952

    Israel at a Crossroads

    A conversation with Omry Ben David, a Managing Partner at Viola Ventures, fueling early-stage startups on their journey to global success, wiith $1.5B under management and 20+ years in Israel’s tech scene. And Yuval Wollman, President at CyberProof and Managing Director at UST. CyberProof is a cybersecurity platform and services innovator helping enterprises use information technology to solve business problems, without fear of cyber-attacks. Omry Ben David and Yuval Wollman focused on potential solutions to the challenges facing Israel today. This program took place at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 9, 2026. (Zoom)Special Guests: Omry Ben David and Yuval Wollman.

  50. 951

    Israel at a Crossroads

    A conversation between Tomer Lotan, a visiting Senior Fellow at The Israel Democracy Institute, an independent center of research and action dedicated to strengthening the foundations of Israeli democracy, and Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, exploring the current political and social landscape, February 9, 2026, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles. (Zoom)Special Guest: Tomer Lotan.

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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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