Temple Beth Am Podcasts
1,095 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsTemple 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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Episodes
Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:27
April 10, 2024 15:30 - 59 minutes - 26.9 MBRashi 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, April 10, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:27. (Facebook/Zoom)
Meaningful Discussions Based on THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE: "My Soul Is On Fire"
April 09, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 19.2 MB"My Soul Is On Fire" - Where is our soul? What does it do? How does life look without it? based on Chapter 3 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 make the most of it. His nephew, Rabbi Chaim Sperlin, taught this class at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 8, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Sperlin.
Parenting Through The Parsha: Shmini
April 07, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.24 MBRabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Shabbat Teaching: "What Bread Has To Do With Tzara'at"
April 07, 2024 01:30 - 23 minutes - 11.4 MBRabbinic Intern Ben Sigal's Shabbat Teaching on April 6, 2024. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Ben Sigal.
Shabbat Sermon: “Method Acting & Miracles”
April 06, 2024 16:30 - 16 minutes - 7.4 MBX;s Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 6, 2024. (Youtube)
Passover Learning Series: The 5th Question: Welcoming Our Curiousity to the Seder
April 05, 2024 02:30 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBYour story and others’ stories of redemption are playing through in our current reality and we need to find a way to add voices to the narrative of questions, of symbolism, and of action. This episode was moderated by TBA Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal on Zoom, Monday, April 4, 2024. www.tbala.org Special Guest: Ben Sigal.
Siddur Class #135 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 22 - The Chosen People
April 02, 2024 19:00 - 43 minutes - 12.4 MBRabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - April 2, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Passover Learning Series: The 5th Seder Item: Adding Impossible Meat to Our Plate
April 02, 2024 02:30 - 57 minutes - 25.8 MBYour story and others’ stories of redemption are playing through in our current reality and we need to find a way to add voices to the narrative of questions, of symbolism, and of action. This episode was moderated by Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny, on Zoom, Thursday, April 1, 2024. www.tbala.org
Shabbat Teaching: "Something's Fishy: Shemini 5784"
March 31, 2024 01:00 - 40 minutes - 17.8 MBRabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 30, 2024. (YouTube/Zoom)
Shabbat Teaching: "Great Is Peace"
March 30, 2024 16:30 - 16 minutes - 7.55 MBRabbinic Intern Ben Sigal's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 30, 2024. (Youtube) Special Guest: Ben Sigal.
Passover Learning Series: The 5th Child: Passover and My American Identity – Similarities and Conflicts
March 29, 2024 02:30 - 58 minutes - 14.9 MBYour story and others’ stories of redemption are playing through in our current reality and we need to find a way to add voices to the narrative of questions, of symbolism, and of action. This episode was moderated by Rabbi Elliot Dorff on Zoom, Thursday, March 28, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Elliot Dorff.
Parenting Through The Parsha: TZAV
March 28, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 4.31 MBRabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 11
March 27, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 17.8 MBNew 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 c...
Siddur Class #137 - Intro To Jewish Theology - God's Complexity: Moses's Torah
March 27, 2024 00:00 - 35 minutes - 9.97 MBRabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - March 26, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Meaningful Discussions Based on THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE: "Is There Life Outside Our Universe"
March 26, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.1 MB"Is There Life Outside Our Universe" - A tour through SoulLand. (AKA “Disney for the soul”) based on Chapters 1 and 2 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 make the most of it. His nephew, Rabbi Chaim Sperlin, taught this class at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 25, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Cha...
Shabbat Teaching: "Remembering to Forget - Purim 2024 - Really?"
March 23, 2024 17:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBRabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 23, 2024. (Youtube)
Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 10
March 21, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 26.9 MBNew 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 c...
Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 49 For A House Of Mourning (Part 2)
March 20, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 20.7 MBThe 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 19, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.
Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:26
March 20, 2024 15:30 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBRashi 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 20, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:26. (Facebook/Zoom)
Siddur Class #136 - Intro To Jewish Theology - God's Complexity: Revelataion
March 20, 2024 00:00 - 46 minutes - 11.5 MBRabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - March 19, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Shabbat Sermon: "It Takes Everybody"
March 16, 2024 01:15 - 12 minutes - 5.29 MBRabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 15, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 9
March 15, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 19.7 MBNew 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 c...
Parenting Through The Parsha: Pekudei
March 15, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 4.14 MBRabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:24
March 13, 2024 15:45 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBRashi 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)
Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 49 For A House Of Mourning (Part 1)
March 13, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 21 MBThe 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.
Siddur Class #135 - Intro To Jewish Theology - God's Complexity: Multiple Manifestations
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes - 10.4 MBRabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - March 12, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Shabbat Teaching: Pekudai 5784 - Shabbat Afternoon
March 10, 2024 01:00 - 34 minutes - 15.2 MBRabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 9, 2024. (Youtube/Zoom)
Parenting Through The Parsha - Vayakhel
March 08, 2024 01:00 - 8 minutes - 3.88 MBRabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 8
March 08, 2024 00:00 - 56 minutes - 15.4 MBNew 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 c...
Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:23
March 06, 2024 16:30 - 57 minutes - 26 MBRashi 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)
Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 34 (Part 3)
March 06, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 24.6 MBThe 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.
Siddur Class #134 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 21
March 06, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes - 11.5 MBRabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - March 5, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Siddur Class #134 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 21 - God's Complxity: Multiple Manifestations
March 06, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes - 11.5 MBRabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - March 5, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Shabbat Teaching: Brachot of Gratitude and Wonder/ ברכות הנהנין
March 03, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes - 15 MBRabbinic Intern Nico Losorelli's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 2, 2024. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Nico Losorelli .
Shabbat Sermon: "Pah-neem El Pah-neem: Face To Face"
March 02, 2024 17:30 - 10 minutes - 4.86 MBRabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 2, 2024. (Youtube)
Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 7
February 29, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 25 MBNew 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 c...
Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 34 (Part 2)
February 28, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 20.6 MBThe 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.
Siddur Class #133 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 20
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 13.8 MBRabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - February 27, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Shabbat Teaching: "V'Shamru, Our Extra Soul, and Havdallah"
February 25, 2024 01:00 - 22 minutes - 11 MBRabbinic Intern Ben Sigal's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 24, 2024. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Ben Sigal.
Parenting Through The Parsha
February 23, 2024 18:00 - 8 minutes - 3.72 MBRabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Parenting Through The Parsha
February 23, 2024 18:00 - 8 minutes - 3.72 MBRabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 6
February 22, 2024 01:00 - 55 minutes - 13.6 MBNew 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 c...
Psalms That Pack a Wallop! - Psalm 34 (Part 1)
February 21, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 22.5 MBThe 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 20, 2024. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.
Siddur Class #132 - Intro To Jewish Theology - Part 19
February 21, 2024 17:00 - 43 minutes - 10.7 MBRabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - February 20, 2024 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rashi Class: Shemot/Exodus 9:18
February 21, 2024 16:30 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBRashi 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 21 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:18. (Facebook/Zoom)
Baruch Link Scholar in Residence Weekend - Sunday, February 18, 2024 - Author Yaniv Iczkovits
February 18, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBGuest Scholar & Author Yaniv Iczkovits "Words and Justice: Ethical Language and Action " Moderator: Michael Berenbaum, Director of the Sigi Ziering Institute Sunday February 18, 2024 at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles (Youtube) Special Guests: Rabbi Michael Berenbaum and Yaniv Iczkovits .
Shabbat Teaching: Parshat Tetzaveh / פרשת תצוה “Like Oil”
February 18, 2024 01:00 - 36 minutes - 16.4 MBRabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 17, 2024. (Youtube/Zoom)
Shabbat Sermon: "Reflections on TBA's Solidarity Mission to Israel"
February 17, 2024 17:30 - 21 minutes - 9.61 MBTBA's Vice President of Resource Development Michael Steuer's reflections on the synagogue's recent trip to Israel, February 17, 2024, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles. (Youtube) Special Guest: Michael Steuer.
Parenting Through The Parsha
February 16, 2024 21:00 - 5 minutes - 2.72 MBRabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Bible 101: Reading the Bible Through 21st Century Glasses - Class 5
February 15, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 19.1 MBNew 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 c...