Temple Beth Am Podcasts: Recent Episodes
Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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.
Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal's Shabbat Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 3, 2022.(Yotube/Zoom) Special Guest: Ben Sigal.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 3rd, 2022.(Youtube)
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 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, November 30, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:12. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - November 29, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chonry's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 26, 2022. (Youtube)
Rabbinic Intern Yael Aranoff's Shabbat Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 26, 2022. (Youtube) Special Guest: Yael Aranoff.
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, November 23, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:10. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - November 22, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 19, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal's Shabbat Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 19, 2022. (Youtube) Special Guest: Ben Sigal.
Rabbinic Intern Chayva Lehrman's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 18, 2022. (Zoom) Special Guest: Chayva Lehrman.
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.
Cantor Chorny offers this six-session course that teaches beginner and intermediate davenners how to lead Shabbat Shaharit. The class will offer insights into nusah, the structure of prayer, and how to lead well (regardless of musical ability). The class is offered in partnership between Temple Beth Am & the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies.
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, November 16, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:9. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - November 15, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Shabbat Learning with Rabbinic Intern Yael Aranoff at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 12, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Yael Aranoff.
Rabbi Gordon Bernat-Kunin's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 12, 2022. (Yotube) Special Guest: Rabbi Gordon Bernat-Kunin.
Israeli soldier Ron Weinreich from the organization “El Ami-El Atzmi” is the guest speaker. A triumph story of the spirit and the hidden powers within Israeli veterans. Special Guest: Ron Weinreich.
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.
Cantor Chorny offers this six-session course that teaches beginner and intermediate davenners how to lead Shabbat Shaharit. The class will offer insights into nusah, the structure of prayer, and how to lead well (regardless of musical ability). The class is offered in partnership between Temple Beth Am & the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies.
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, November 9, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:9. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - November 8, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Shabbat Learning with Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 5, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Ben Sigal.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 5, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
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, November 2, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:7. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbinic Intern Chayva Lehrman's Shabbat Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 29, 2022. (Zoom/Youtube) Special Guest: Chayva Lehrman.
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, October 26, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:5 (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 22, 2022. (Youtube)
Cantor Chorny offers this six-session course that teaches beginner and intermediate davenners how to lead Shabbat Shaharit. The class will offer insights into nusah, the structure of prayer, and how to lead well (regardless of musical ability). The class is offered in partnership between Temple Beth Am & the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 17, 2022. (Youtube)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 15, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermons at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 15, 2022. (Youtube)
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, October 12, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:4. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and Rabbi Matt Shaprio's Sukkot Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 11, 2022. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Elliot Dorf's Sukkot Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 10, 2022. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Elliot Dorff.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 8, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 8, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbinic Intern Chayva Lehrman's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 7, 2022. (Zoom) Special Guest: Chayva Lehrman.
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.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Yom Kippur Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 4, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Yom Kippur Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 4, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal's Shabbat Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 1, 2022. Special Guest: Ben Sigal.
Dr. Erica Rothblum's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 1, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Dr. Erica Rothblum.
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.
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 27, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 27, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 26, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 26, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 25, 2022. (Youtube)
Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes' Shabbat Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 24, 2022. A look at sources on Rosh Hashanah from Chayei Adam and Avodat Yisrael. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes.
Guest Darshanit, Naama Haviv, VP of Community Engagement, Mazon - A Jewish Response to Hunger. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Naama Haviv.
Rabbi Joel Rembaum leads a class reading and reflecting upon the mystical spirituality of a selection of classical poems embedded in the liturgy of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The text used is the Mahzor Lev Shalem, with its fine English translation and insightful commentary. This is the sixth class in the series conducted via Zoom on September 21. 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads a class on what goes into being a spotter at the Torah. This class took place at Temple Beth Am and via Zoom on September 20, 2022
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - September 20, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Go "back to the basics on Israel" with Rabbi Ephraim Pelcovits. It's a story we ALL know by heart. In this class we learn about the experiences of both Mizrachi immigrants to the state and of Palestinian Israeli citizens, to get a better understanding of what Israelis look like, where they come from, and how we can help build a more just tomorrow for all Israelis. Rabbi Pelcovits is the Regional Director of the New Israel Fund’s LA/Southern California Region. This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am and via Zoom on September 19, 2022.
"They are the days observed and attended by the highest percentage of Jews. Synagogues are full. Prayer books are in people’s hands and opened. And yet, numbers do not necessarily reflect knowledge. This is not a critique. Certainly not of you. If anything, it may be a critique on us, the clergy/teachers, who do an insufficient job while officiating at the High Holiday services of really explaining the truest origins and deepest meaning of these holidays. Clearly, in a single session, we will not get comprehensive. But I aim to go back in time, roll back the layers to uncover how the holidays came to be what they are. From Biblical texts to rabbinic/Talmudic texts to more modern observance. I hope for you to leave the class with a little more understanding of why our tradition presents us with these days, and what we should try to gain from them". -- Rabbi Adam Kligfeld. This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am and via the internet on September 18, 2022.
Rabbinic Intern Chayva Lehrman's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 17, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Chayva Lehrman.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 17, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
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.
Rabbi Joel Rembaum leads a class reading and reflecting upon the mystical spirituality of a selection of classical poems embedded in the liturgy of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The text used is the Mahzor Lev Shalem, with its fine English translation and insightful commentary. This is the fifth class in the series conducted via Zoom on September 14. 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.
Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal leads a brief Mussar text study to recenter ourselves ahead of the new year. This teaching took place via Zoom on September 13, 2022. Special Guest: Ben Sigal.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - September 13, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
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.
Henei ma tov umanaim Shevet achim gam yachad…How good and how pleasant it is for us to dwell together. In this interactive Zoom members join across all of TBA’s social circles, political persuasions, regular minyans, whatever silos, and meet up with friendly open-minded people who are working collaboratively to talk about what concerns us, and what we can do about it, together. This interactive program took place on September 8, 2021 and is hosted by One LA at TBA Core Team member Henry Morgen.
Temple Beth Am member and poet Suzanne Weiss Morgen joins Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny for a literary and spiritual journey through the poetry of grief and loss. They explore through the lens of some of Suzanne’s original poems and some of the powerful poetry within our high holy day liturgy. As we prepare to enter the season of awe and culminate with the Yiskor service on Yom Kippur, may we find language to help provide comfort and healing. This class took place at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on September 7, 2022.
Rabbi Joel Rembaum leads a class reading and reflecting upon the mystical spirituality of a selection of classical poems embedded in the liturgy of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The text used is the Mahzor Lev Shalem, with its fine English translation and insightful commentary. This is the fourth class in the series conducted via Zoom on September 7. 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads a class on what goes into being a spotter at the Torah. This class took place at Temple Beth Am and via Zoom on September 6, 2022
Elul is the month of reflection and preparation for Rosh HaShannah and Yom Kippur. Rabbi Mark Borovitz conducted this learning to help us enter the High Holidays with a sense of completeness for the year we are leaving and a plan/purpose for our year to come. The class was conducted at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on September 5, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Mark Borovitz.
Our tradition is full to the brim with prayers. We read them, sing them, study them, recite them - but do we ever think of praying as a skill? In this session we’ll go back to the basics of what it means to pray and explore together what some of our wise teachers - including our own souls - have to say about it. This class took place at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on September 4, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Deborah Silver.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 3, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
How “the judge in those times “ shaped the development of the Jewish tradition and created the Jewish culture of questioning and arguing. Rabbi Elliot Dorf's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 3, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Elliot Dorff.
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.
Rabbi Joel Rembaum leads a class reading and reflecting upon the mystical spirituality of a selection of classical poems embedded in the liturgy of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The text used is the Mahzor Lev Shalem, with its fine English translation and insightful commentary. This is the first class in the series conducted via Zoom on August 31. 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.
Annie Spar leads an interactive class in journaling as a practice to deepen the meaning of the High Holy Days. This class was conducted via Zoom on September 1, 2022.
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads a class on what goes into being a spotter at the Torah. This class took place at Temple Beth Am and via Zoom on Augusst 30, 2022.
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 24, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:3 (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - August 30, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, August 27, 2022, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Joel Rembaum leads a class reading and reflecting upon the mystical spirituality of a selection of classical poems embedded in the liturgy of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The text used is the Mahzor Lev Shalem, with its fine English translation and insightful commentary. This is the first class in the series conducted via Zoom on August 24. 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.
Rabbi Joel Rembaum leads a class reading and reflecting upon the mystical spirituality of a selection of classical poems embedded in the liturgy of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The text used is the Mahzor Lev Shalem, with its fine English translation and insightful commentary. This is the first class in the series conducted via Zoom on August 17. 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 20, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 20, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
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 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 17, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:2. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - August 16, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Jacki Honig's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 13, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Jacki Honig.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 13, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
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.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - August 9, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Nurnisa is a Principal of Harold McAlister High School . She's worked with LAUSD for more than 17 years after earning her Doctorate of Education from USC and an MA of Educational Leadership and Teaching Credential from Cal State University Northridge. Nurnisa came to the United States from Kashkar, the Xinjiang Autonomous region of China, in 1997. Much of her family still resides there although she is unable to be in contact with them. Following her address, Dr. Nurnisa Kurban engages in conversation with Serena Oberstein, Executive Director of Jewish World Watch. Introductions by Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny and Serena Oberstein. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Dr. Nurnisa Kurban.
Only those with wisdom and clarity of heart will be given the wisdom to walk with God. The rest will only build with knowledge, understanding, and experience. How are you building your/our future? Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 6, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 30, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on July 30, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
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 27, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:22. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - July 26, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Rebeca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 23, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 23, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
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 20, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:20. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - July 19, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 16, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 16, 2022. Some moments call for zealotry. But not all moments. And zealotry has its prices: among them, loneliness and descents into extremism. (Youtube/Zoom)
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 13, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:19.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 12, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on July 9, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 5, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
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.
Rabbis Matt Shapiro and Rebecca Schatz lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on July 1, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 2, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 2, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Matt Shapiro and Rebecca Schatz lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on June 24, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 25, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 25, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz.
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 22, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:16. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 18, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 18, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Matt Shapiro and Rebecca Schatz lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on June 17, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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 15, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:14. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - June 14, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 11, 2022.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 11, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
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 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 8, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:14. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - June 7, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 6, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rachel Green's Shavuot Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 6, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rachel Green.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny welcome Rabbis Noah Farkas, Michelle Missaghieh and Adam Greenwald at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 4, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
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 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 1, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:12. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbis Matt Shapiro and Rebecca Schatz lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on May 27, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 28, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 28, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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 25, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:9. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 24, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 21, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 21, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
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 18, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:8. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 17, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 14, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky.
Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 14, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
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 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 11, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:7. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Yonatan Rosner's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 7, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Yonatan Rosner.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chonry's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 7, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Guest teacher Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig leads a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on May 6, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
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.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate. This class was conducted on May 3 , 2022
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 4, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:6. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 30, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinksky's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 30, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky.
Rabbis Matt Shapiro and Rebecca Schatz lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on April 29, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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.
Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 23, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 23, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Passover Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 22, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
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 Tuesday, April 19, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:4. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Elliot Dorff's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 17, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Elliot Dorff.
Joel Grossman's Shabbat/Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 16, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Joel Grossman.
Temple Beth Am clergy lead a deep dive into a piece of our Haggadah and explore a theme from three different angles that you can take back to your seder. The discussion took place at Temple Beth Am Los Anageles and via Zoom on April 7, 2022 Special Guests: Rabbi Matt Shapiro and Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 9, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 9, 2022. (Youtube/ZOOM)
Rabbis Matt Shapiro and Rebecca Schatz lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on April 8, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
HalaRabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate. This class was conducted on April 5 , 2022
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 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 6, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 5:3.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - April 5, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbis Matt Shapiro and Rebecca Schatz lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on April 1, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 2, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
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.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a class discussing various ways to make the seder more meaningful. The discussion took place at Temple Beth Am Los Anageles on March 31, 2022
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz discusses Passover guidance from the Conservative Movement as well as leniencies due to the covid epidemic. The discussion took place via Zoom on March 29, 2022
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, March 30, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:31. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 26, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 26, 2022 - Reflections on the South, American History, and How Light Emerges From Darkness. (Youtbe/Zoom)
Rabbi Matt Shapiro and guest teacher Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on March 25, 2022. Special Guests: Rabbi Matt Shapiro and Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
Homelessness in LA – If Not Now, When? How many times can we walk by a person living on the street and feel hopeless and helpless? Why aren’t we seeing more progress? Are these issues so insurmountable that we just live with them? As we began our spiritual Passover preparations, this Zoom discussion centered around what Temple Beth Am’s One LA-IAF team learned about preserving local affordable housing, the intersection of mental illness and those experiencing homelessness, this crisis and what you can do about it. The discussion took place March 23, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
This is one of the classs in the Passover Prep Series from Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles. The class was conducted on line on March 22, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Elliot Dorff.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - March 22, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 19, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 19, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Matt Shapiro and guest teacher Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on March 18, 2022. Special Guests: Rabbi Matt Shapiro and Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
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, March 9, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:28. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - March 15, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 12, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and guest teacher Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on March 11, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky.
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.
Guest teachers Rabbis Adam Kligfeld and Hillary Chorny lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on March 4, 2022.
Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 5, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch.
Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 5, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate. This class was conducted on March 1, 2022
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on February 25, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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, March 2,, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:27. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - March 1, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 26, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 26, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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 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, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:26. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate. This class was conducted on February 22, 2022
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - February 22, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on February 11, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Matt Shapiro and Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in this week's parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on February 18, 2022. Special Guests: Rabbi Matt Shapiro and Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate. This class was conducted on February 8, 2022.
Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 19, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 19, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - February 15, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Rachel Blatt's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 12, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Rachel Blatt.
Rabbi Chaim Koritzinsky Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 11, 2022. (Youtube/Facebook) Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Koritzinsky.
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 9, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:25. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 5, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 5, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on February 4, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate. This class was conducted on February 1, 2022.
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 2, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:24. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - February 1, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 29, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 29, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on January 28, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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 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, January 26, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:23. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - January 25, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 22, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
With Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi Matt Shapiro, and special guests Osman Yildirim, the Pacific Institute, Jeffrey Abrams, Regional Director, the Anti-Defamation League, Los Angeles, and Reverend Jason Van Borssum, St. Mark the Evangelist Anglican Church in Waxahachie, Texas. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 22, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on January 21, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate. This class was conducted on January 18, 2022.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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, January 19, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:22. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - January 18, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 15, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 15, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on January 14, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Avi Havivi introduces a panel discussion on the latest status of the oil drilling site at Pico and Doheny in Los Angeles, including last month's oil spill there. The panelists are from Neighbors for a Safe Environment (NASE): Professor Michael Salman (UCLA), Rabbi Yonah Bookstein (Pico Shul), and Temple Beth Am member Teri Cohan Link. The panel discussion was part of the Green Team initiative at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles. For more information go to https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/green-team. The class was conducted via Zoom on Janury 13, 2022.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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, January 12, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:21. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate. This class was conducted on January 11, 2022.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - January 11, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 8, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on January 7, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate. This class was conducted on January 4, 2022.
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, January 5, 2022, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:20. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - January 4, 2022 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 1, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 1, 2022. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on December 30, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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, December 29, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:19. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate. This class was conducted on December 28 ,2021.
Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, Saturday, December 25, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch.
Joel Grossman's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 25, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Joel Grossman.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on December 24, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate. This class was conducted on December 21 ,2021.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on December 17, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Yeye Lobet is a journalist whose work has focused on climate, energy and environmental justice for two decades. She spent many years working in public radio, where she won national awards for investigative reporting. Now she mostly works in print/web. Recently she has been writing for a startup publication that covers the climate tech sector, called Canary Media, as well as for National Geographic, Inside Climate News and USA Today. Yeye recently completed a master of science degree in climate science at Johns Hopkins. Please feel free to ask her climate science questions. She focused on how buildings can have a lower impact on the climate and still keep people comfortable. She is the daughter of a Holocaust survivor. She and her partner raised their son in congregation IKAR after moving here from Seattle. The talk is part of the Green Team initiative at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles. For more information go to https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/green-team. The class was conducted via Facebook and Zoom on December 15, 2021.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 18, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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, December 15, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:18. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate. This class was conducted on December 14 ,2021.
Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin leads a class on the Conservative movement's responsum on sustainability. In a world facing the urgent challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, how should a Jew live? What does Jewish Law (Halakhah) teach and require in the matter of sustainability? Nina Beth Cardin is a community rabbi who works at the intersection of faith and sustainability. She makes her home in Baltimore MD where she founded and led the Baltimore Orchard Project, a food and land justice organization dedicated to building healthier connections between people, food, place and each other. She is founder and director of the Maryland Campaign for Environmental Human Rights, an initiative that is working toward a state constitutional provision that would protect all Marylanders’ rights to a healthful environment and ensure the pursuit of public health and environmental justice. She is currently on the Board of Waterkeepers Chesapeake, a coalition of independent programs working to maintain and restore the health of the waters – and the communities - of the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays. The class is part of the Green Team initiative at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles. For more information go to https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/green-team. The class was conducted via Facebook and Zoom on December 14, 2021. Rabbi Cardin is introduced by Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 11, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on December 10, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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, December 8, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:18. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a weekly Zoom class diving into Jewish Law surrounding Kashrut and Shabbat (to begin with) through the original and traditional sources. No prior knowledge, interest or expertise needed. Just interest in learning, in questioning, in potential for excitement and flexibility to see law vs. custom when appropriate. This class was conducted on December 7,2021.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - December 7, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 4, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 4, 2021. (Youtube/Facebook)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth. This discussion was conducted via Zoom at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on December 3, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Matt Shapiro fills in for Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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 Shapiro's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility. (Zoom/Facebook) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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, December 1, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:16. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - November 30, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 27, 2021. (Facebook/Zoom)
Shabbat Sermon delivered by Eva Pretsky on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah at Temple Beth Am, Los Angles, November 27, 2021. (Facebook/Zoom) Special Guest: Eva Pretsky.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth. This discussion was conducted via Zoom at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on November 26, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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, November 24, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:15. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - November 23, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch's Shabbat Teaching and Poetry Learning at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 20, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 20, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rav Ahud Sela talks about his new book "Seeing Angels In The Shadow Of Death". The book is the story of his journey from illness to health, from darkness to light. At the age of twenty-two, Rav Sela was confronted by death in the form of cancer, and then again at age thirty-three in the form of heart disease. Those events helped clarify for him what direction his life should take, but only with the help of other people. It is his hope that the book brings healing and light to all who read it. Rav Sela is the rabbi of Temple Ramat Zion in Northridge, CA. He was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and has a master's degree in bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania. Ahud is married to Alisha, and they are the proud parents of Yael, Gavi, and Eitan. The conversation took place via Zoom on November 18, 2021. Rav Sela is introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth. This discussion was conducted via Zoom at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on November 19, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Is religious environmentalism new-age, post-modern and, essentially, incompatible with traditional Judaism? Or is it, rather, retro, a return to Biblical ideals, a re-wedding of the earth on which we live and the religion we all strive to observe on that land? In this biweekly course, we will do a close reading of central texts within Rav Kook’s own introduction of his seminal work שבת הארץ/Shabbat Ha’aretz, the very translation of which title will be an early focus of our study! Rav Kook (Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, 1865-1935) was the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of the Jewish community of pre-state Palestine. He was a mystic, scholar and communal leader who had the temperament and interest in straddling the two modern Jewish communities growing in the land of Israel: the piously observant Jew and the new secular “Israeli.” His words continue to confound, illuminate and inspire us nearly 100 years after his death, and he has much to teach us about our relationship to this one, precious world that is our home. The class is part of the Green Team initiative at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles. For more information go to https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/green-team. The class was conducted via Facebook and Zoom on November 18, 2021.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Zoom/Facebook)
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, November 17, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:14. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - November 16, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloc lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth. This discussion was conducted via Zoom on November 12, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch.
Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinksy's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 13, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky.
The class, taught by Melissa Hoffman, is part of the Green Team initiative at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles (https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/green-team). Melissa Hoffman is Director of the Jewish Initiative For Animals (JIFA), a leading sustainable food and animal welfare initiative. In her role, she consults with Jewish organizations and communities across the country to develop and implement ethical food practices, as well as curriculum and programs that foster compassion for all living beings through the lens of Jewish values. Prior to working with JIFA at Farm Forward, she earned her M.S. in Animals and Public Policy from Tufts University in North Grafton, Massachusetts. The class was conducted via Zoom on November 11, 2021 and is introduced by Rabbi Avi Havivi.
How can the poignant fiction of The Handmaid’s Tale illuminate our understanding of relationships in the Torah? Rabbi Schatz engages in deep conversation about the connection to Bilha and Zilpa. This class was conducted on Zoom on November 9, 2021
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Zoom/Facebook)
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, November 3, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:14. (Zoom/Facebook)
The class, taught by Rabbi Elliot Dorff, is part of the Green Team initiative at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles. For more information go to https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/green-team. The class was conducted via Zoom on November 9, 2021. Special Guests: Rabbi Avi Havivi and Rabbi Elliot Dorff.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - November 9, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 6, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 6, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching/Meditation at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 6, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on November 5, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
Is religious environmentalism new-age, post-modern and, essentially, incompatible with traditional Judaism? Or is it, rather, retro, a return to Biblical ideals, a re-wedding of the earth on which we live and the religion we all strive to observe on that land? In this biweekly course, we will do a close reading of central texts within Rav Kook’s own introduction of his seminal work שבת הארץ/Shabbat Ha’aretz, the very translation of which title will be an early focus of our study! Rav Kook (Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, 1865-1935) was the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of the Jewish community of pre-state Palestine. He was a mystic, scholar and communal leader who had the temperament and interest in straddling the two modern Jewish communities growing in the land of Israel: the piously observant Jew and the new secular “Israeli.” His words continue to confound, illuminate and inspire us nearly 100 years after his death, and he has much to teach us about our relationship to this one, precious world that is our home. The class is part of the Green Team initiative at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles. For more information go to https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/green-team. The class was conducted via Facebook and Zoom on November 4, 2021.
Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 30, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 30, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on October 29, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
How can the poignant fiction of The Handmaid’s Tale illuminate our understanding of relationships in the Torah? Rabbi Schatz engages in deep conversation about the connection to Hagar. This class was conducted on Zoom on October 26, 2021
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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, October 20, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:11. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 23, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 23, 2021. "Studying text and history without sufficient reverence and context leads to a nation with no heroes, rather than with complicated ones. It leads to a Torah swiss-cheesed by the scenes, laws and characters we remove as we cannot countenance the dissonance with our 21st Century society." --Rabbi Adam Kligfeld (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Matt Shapiro fills in for Rabbi Adam Kligfled and offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 22, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Is religious environmentalism new-age, post-modern and, essentially, incompatible with traditional Judaism? Or is it, rather, retro, a return to Biblical ideals, a re-wedding of the earth on which we live and the religion we all strive to observe on that land? In this biweekly course, we will do a close reading of central texts within Rav Kook’s own introduction of his seminal work שבת הארץ/Shabbat Ha’aretz, the very translation of which title will be an early focus of our study! Rav Kook (Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, 1865-1935) was the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of the Jewish community of pre-state Palestine. He was a mystic, scholar and communal leader who had the temperament and interest in straddling the two modern Jewish communities growing in the land of Israel: the piously observant Jew and the new secular “Israeli.” His words continue to confound, illuminate and inspire us nearly 100 years after his death, and he has much to teach us about our relationship to this one, precious world that is our home. The class is part of the Green Team initiative at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles. For more information go to https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/green-team. The class was conducted via Facebook and Zoom on October 21, 2021.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick are joined by Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky in a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 15. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on October 20. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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, October 20, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:10. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - October 19, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Saturday, October 16, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 16, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 15, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick are joined by Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky in a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 14. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on October 13. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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, October 13, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:10. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - October 12, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Saturday, October 9, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 8, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Is religious environmentalism new-age, post-modern and, essentially, incompatible with traditional Judaism? Or is it, rather, retro, a return to Biblical ideals, a re-wedding of the earth on which we live and the religion we all strive to observe on that land? In this biweekly course, we will do a close reading of central texts within Rav Kook’s own introduction of his seminal work שבת הארץ/Shabbat Ha’aretz, the very translation of which title will be an early focus of our study! Rav Kook (Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, 1865-1935) was the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of the Jewish community of pre-state Palestine. He was a mystic, scholar and communal leader who had the temperament and interest in straddling the two modern Jewish communities growing in the land of Israel: the piously observant Jew and the new secular “Israeli.” His words continue to confound, illuminate and inspire us nearly 100 years after his death, and he has much to teach us about our relationship to this one, precious world that is our home. The class is part of the Green Team initiative at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles. For more information go to https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/green-team. The class was conducted via Facebook and Zoom on October 7, 2021.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Zoom/Facebook)
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, October 6, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:8. (Facebook/Zoom)
Looking at the text of the Bible and traditional commentaries, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum looks at the Shemitah law in Leviticus and shows how it is linked to both The Garden of Eden story in Genesis as well as the prophet Isaiah's vision of Paradise at the end of time. The class is part of the Green Team initiative at Temple Beth Am. For more information go to https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/green-team. The class was conducted via Zoom on October 5, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - October 5, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of a single verse from the weekly parasha and how it relates to mental and spiritual growth. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 1, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chonry's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 2, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 2, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny fills in for Rabbi Adam Kligfled and offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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 Chorny's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Yiskor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 27, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on September 24, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 25, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 25, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Sukkot Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 21, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 18, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on September 17, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny fills in for Rabbi Adam Kligfled and offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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 Chorny's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Yom Kippur Yiskor sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, September 16, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Kol Nidre sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, September 15, 2021. For more information on saving our planet, go to the Beth Am Green Team page at https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/green-team.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - September 14, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 11, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny, and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz 's remembrance of 9/11. (Youtube/Zoom)
Dr. Erica Rothblum's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 11, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Dr. Erica Rothblum.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on September 10, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Rosh Hashanah sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. (YOUTUBE/ZOOM)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Rosh Hashanah sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfled's Rosh Hashanah sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Erev Rosh Hashanah sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Monday, September 6, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 4, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Today's guest speaker is Selwyn Gerber at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 4, 2021. (YOUTUBE/ZOOM)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on September 3, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Join Rabbi Adam Kligfeld for both a survey of, and a partial deep dive into, the seminal work on Repentance/Teshuvah authored by Maimonides/the Rambam. As we confront his Hilkhot Teshuvah/Laws of Repentance, we will understand the Torah’s and the rabbis’ expectations of us during this heavy and important season of return. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Youtube/Zoom)
Our inherited tradition is ripe with rituals, some ancient and many that are ever-evolving. Over the course of Elul, we’ll unpack the science of ritual design and learn what really makes a ritual click. Join Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny as she explores the perspectives of contemporary ritual thinkers and we have a blast imagining what rituals are, can be, and should be. You’ll emerge from this course with at least one new profound personal ritual. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (Zoom)
Rabbis Elliot Dorff and Matt Shapiro discuss case studies to explore how we can apply the tools for building mental and spiritual health in practical, thoughtful, and integrative ways. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz who introduces Rabbis Dorff and Shapiro. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 30. 2021. Special Guests: Rabbi Elliot Dorff and Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rick Muller and Larry Herman discuss and chant the haftarah for the second day of Rosh Hashanah (Jeremiah 31:2-20). This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz who introduces Rick and Larry. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 29. 2021.
Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 28, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on August 27, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Youtube/Zoom)
Join Rabbi Adam Kligfeld for both a survey of, and a partial deep dive into, the seminal work on Repentance/Teshuvah authored by Maimonides/the Rambam. As we confront his Hilkhot Teshuvah/Laws of Repentance, we will understand the Torah’s and the rabbis’ expectations of us during this heavy and important season of return. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (Zoom)
Often during High Holiday services, the attention is all on the musical and dramatic Musaf Amidah. But what about your personal standing prayer? In this session, Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky looks at what we each are praying for before the service leader takes the stage. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky.
As we make our way to a new normal and pray the pandemic wains more quickly the One LA Cars Team discusses the issues that are pressing on your mind for you and your family? One LA is eager to hear your personal stories so we can better direct our work to making Los Angeles a better place for all of us. It's work is directed by the members of our member institutions. We will also share both what we are and plan to be doing in the coming months. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. The discussion took place via Zoom on August 25, 2021.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick are joined by Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky in a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 13. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on August 25. 2021. Special Guests: Rabbi Josh Pernick and Rabbinic Resident David Kaplinsky.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Zoom)
Our inherited tradition is ripe with rituals, some ancient and many that are ever-evolving. Over the course of Elul, we’ll unpack the science of ritual design and learn what really makes a ritual click. Join Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny as she explores the perspectives of contemporary ritual thinkers and we have a blast imagining what rituals are, can be, and should be. You’ll emerge from this course with at least one new profound personal ritual. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (ZOOM)
Rabbi Matt Shapiro leads an exploration of what our tradition offers as a framework for spiritual health with a view to developing practical tools for building spiritual health for ourselves. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. The class was conduced via Zoom on August 23, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Parshat Ki Tavo contains a long list of blessings that God will bestow upon the Israelites, and an even longer list of curses that will befall them in case they turn away from God. One blessing –or curse – relates to “coming and going.” As we approach the end of 5781 and the coming of 5782, Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch explores various sources discussing the meaning of באך and צאתך. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Julia Knobloch.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz is joined this week by Rabbinic Rsident Jacki Honig in a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on August 20, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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.
Join Rabbi Adam Kligfeld for both a survey of, and a partial deep dive into, the seminal work on Repentance/Teshuvah authored by Maimonides/the Rambam. As we confront his Hilkhot Teshuvah/Laws of Repentance, we will understand the Torah’s and the rabbis’ expectations of us during this heavy and important season of return. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (Zoom)
This season is full of tough work and introspection. With so many opportunities to count our shortcomings, how do we also remember to treat ourselves with kindness, compassion, and love? Join Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig as we study Jewish sources on self-compassion, learn some techniques for self-love, then put them into action together as a group and with practices to take through the rest of Elul! This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 12. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on August 18. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rabbi Avi Havivi explores the ancient Sabbatical year and how its rules provided the opportunity for our biblical ancestors to heal their land, their society,and themselves. In the class Rabbi Havivi compare and contrasts the Torah's three passages on the subject. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz who introduces Rabbi Havivi. The class is also part of the Temple Beth Am Green Team Series (https://www.tbala.org/get-involved/green-team). It was conduced via Zoom on August 18, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Zoom)
Our inherited tradition is ripe with rituals, some ancient and many that are ever-evolving. Over the course of Elul, we’ll unpack the science of ritual design and learn what really makes a ritual click. Join Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny as she explores the perspectives of contemporary ritual thinkers and we have a blast imagining what rituals are, can be, and should be. You’ll emerge from this course with at least one new profound personal ritual. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - August 17, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores a framework for what spirituality is within our tradition and how it's centrally located as a Jewish concept that impacts our well-being. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz who introduces Rabbi Shapiro. The class was conduced via Zoom on August 16, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Ever thought about joining a Chevra Kadisha? Larry Herman, Jennifer Low and Rabbi Schatz share reasons why this important mitzvah could enhance your life, your commitment as a member of the community and your individual connection to the Jewish soul. This is not a session to learn the laws, customs or practices around Tahara or Shmira, rather to hear stories and ask questions about why this mitzvah is being introduced to the Temple Beth Am community and the reasons people should join us! This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and conduced via Zoom on August 15, 2021.
Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig 's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, Saturday, August 14, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Resident Jacki Honig.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 14, 2021 beginning with Deuteronomy Chapter 17 Verse 14. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on August 13, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny fills in for Rabbi Adam Kligfled and offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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 Chorny's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.
Join Rabbi Adam Kligfeld for both a survey of, and a partial deep dive into, the seminal work on Repentance/Teshuvah authored by Maimonides/the Rambam. As we confront his Hilkhot Teshuvah/Laws of Repentance, we will understand the Torah’s and the rabbis’ expectations of us during this heavy and important season of return. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (Zoom)
In this class, Rabbi Aryeh Cohen discusses one of the pressing issues faced by our society today and the implciations for our community. Temple Beth Am occupies a large amount of real estate whose public face is welcoming to members and daveners (smiles and welcomes) and could be intimidating and unwelcoming (gates and security) to our unhoused neighbors. Is this a problem? Is it our Jewish problem? What can we do about it? This class is part of Temple Beth Am's 2021 Elul Learning Series: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Assistant Rabbi Rebecca Schatz who introduces Rabbi Cohen. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 11, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Aryeh Cohen.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 11. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on August 11. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rabbi Matt Shapiro fills in for Rabbi Adam Kligfled and offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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 Shapiro's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility. (Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - August 10, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Our inherited tradition is ripe with rituals, some ancient and many that are ever-evolving. Over the course of Elul, we’ll unpack the science of ritual design and learn what really makes a ritual click. Join Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny as she explores the perspectives of contemporary ritual thinkers and we have a blast imagining what rituals are, can be, and should be. You’ll emerge from this course with at least one new profound personal ritual. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's Elul Learning Series 2021: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Associate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (Zoom)
As we navigate this challenging time in which so many of us are grappling with questions around mental health and well-being, join Rabbi Elliot Dorff for a nuanced and meaningful exploration of what our tradition teaches about maintaining and supporting mental health. This class is part of Temple Beth Am's 2021 Elul Learning Series: (Re)Building our Home. The series includes classes on Shmita, Chevra Kadisha, Mental and Spiritual Health, Ritual Innovation, Combating Homelessness in our City, Torah learning, 20/30s Relationship Building and more. The series was organized by Beth Am Assistant Rabbi Rebecca Schatz who introduces Rabbi Dorff. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 9, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Elliot Dorff.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on August 6, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 7, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny fills in for Rabbi Adam Kligfled and offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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 Chorny's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 10. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on August 4. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rabbi Matt Shapiro 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 Shapiro's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility. (Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - August 3, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacbob's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, Saturday, July 31, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, Saturday, July 31, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on July 30, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny fills in for Rabbi Adam Kligfled and offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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 Chorny's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Dan Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 9. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on July 28. 2021.
Rabbi Matt Shapiro 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 Shapiro's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility. (Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - July 27, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, Saturday, July 24, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbinic Intern Josh Jacob's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on July 24, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on July 23, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Jason Goldstein lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 8. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on July 21. 2021.
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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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 July 21, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:8. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - July 20, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz 's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on July 17, 2021. (Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on July 16, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 7. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on July 14. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - July 13, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Cantor Chorny sits down with Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America to explore life in that flagship institution and beyond, as it swirls in the wake of pandemic. Shuly Rubin Schwartz, Irving Lehrman Research Professor of American Jewish History, a groundbreaking scholar of American Jewish history, and a visionary institutional leader, is the eighth chancellor of The Jewish Theological Seminary. She is the first woman to serve in this role since JTS was founded in 1886. Chancellor Schwartz is devoted to building on JTS’s unique strengths as a Jewish institution of higher learning that trains future leaders through deep study—with both head and heart—of Jewish texts, ideas, and history. In JTS’s thriving community, students develop the creative ability to imbue others with the intellectual, cultural, and religious sustenance that our tradition offers, and they enrich every community of which they are a part. Previously, Dr. Schwartz played a central role in shaping and strengthening JTS’s academic programs, while teaching and mentoring countless students. From 1993 to 2018, she served as dean of the Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies, JTS’s undergraduate dual-degree program with Columbia University and Barnard College. In 2010, she was also named dean of the Gershon Kekst Graduate School. In 2018, she assumed the provostship, while continuing as dean of the Kekst School. Chancellor Schwartz was one of the first women on the JTS faculty and played an instrumental role in introducing Jewish gender studies into the curriculum. As a scholar, she brings to light previously overlooked contributions of women to Jewish life and culture over the centuries and continually expands our understanding of American Judaism. Among her publications is the award-winning book, The Rabbi’s Wife, a penetrating examination of the role of rabbis’ wives in the development of American Jewish life.
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on July 10, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on July 10, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz leads a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on July 9, 2021.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 6. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on July 7. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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 July 7, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:6. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - July 6, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on July 3, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on July 3, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on July 2, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz is joined this week by Rabbi Dan Pernick to lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 5. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on June 30. 2021.
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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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 June 30, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:4. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - June 29, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 26, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 26, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
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.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on June 25, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 4. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on June 23. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - June 22, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 19, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbinic Intern Josh Jacobs' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 19, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz discusses the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on June 18, 2021.
Guest host Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny 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 Chorny's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3, episodes 2 and 3. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on June 16. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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 June 16, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:3. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - June 15, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 12, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 12, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermons from Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 12, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz discusses the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on June 11, 2021.
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.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 3 episode 1. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on Jusne 9. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - June 8, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Intern Joshuah Jacobs' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 5, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon from Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 5, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro discuss the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles on June 4, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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 June 2, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 4:2 (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - June 1,, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi/Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 29, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis' Hillary Chrony, Adam Kligfeld, and Rebeca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 29, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on May 28, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 15. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on May 26. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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 May 26, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:22. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - May 25,, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 22, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon from Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, Friday, May 21, 2021. (Youtube)
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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on May 21, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 14. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on May 19. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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 May 19, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:22. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 18, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbinic Intern Joshuah Jacobs' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 15, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 15, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
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.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on May 14, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 13. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on May 12. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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 May 12, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:20. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - May 11,, 2021 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 8, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 8, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on May 7, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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.
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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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 May 5, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:19. (Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - May 4, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 1, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs.
Harmonized Shacharit, sung by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hilliary Chorny, and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi David Inber's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 1, 2021. Special guest Rabbi David Ingber is the Founder and Senior Rabbi at Romemu, NYC, a community he founded in 2008. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi David Ingber.
Enriched P’sukei D’zimra, sung by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorny and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, with words of Torah from Rabbi David Ingber of Romemu in New York city. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi David Ingber.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on April 30, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 12. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on April 28. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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 April 28, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:18. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - April 27, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 24, 2021. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 24, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 24, 2021. (Livesream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on April 23, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 11. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on April 21. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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 April 21, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:17. (Facebook/Zoom)
Shabbath Teaching with guest host Larry Herman at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 17, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Larry Herman.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz 's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 17, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on April 16, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 10. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on April 14. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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 April 14, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:16. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles in the main sanctuary and via Zoom - April 6, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Hillary Chorny's Shabbath Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 10, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz 's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 10, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on April 9, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 9. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on April 7. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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 April 7, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:15. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles -April 6, 2021 in the main sanctuary and via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Yiskor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles on April 4, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbath Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 3, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbi Gordon Bernat-Kunin's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles on April 3, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Gordon Bernat-Kunin.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz is joined by Rabbinic students Brett Kopin and Jacki Honig to lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. Rabbi Shapiro is on vacation this week. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on April 2 2021.
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.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz leads a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). This podcast is a general discussion of questions raised so far in the "Srugim" series. Pernick is taking the week off for Pesach. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on March 31. 2021.
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 March 31, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:15. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Michael Berenbaum's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 29, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Michael Berenbaum.
Rabbi Matt Shapiro 's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 28, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz 's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 27, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on March 26 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Kligfeld shares/teaches some oldies-but-goodies, some schticky-and-catchy, some poignant-and-sweet and some Hasidic-and-memorable Pesah tunes, representing many different parts of Rabbi Kligfeld’s familial musical repertoire! This class took place via Zoom on March 24, 2021
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 8. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on March 24. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - March 23, 2021 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Avi Havivi leads a study of the biblical book Song of Songs (Shir HaShirim) exploring midrashic, mystical, and contemporary interpretations of this surprisingly sexy and romantic classic. Each of the four class sessions will be independent of the others, so feel free to listen to one or to all four. This session was conducted at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on March 22, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 20, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny and Rabbi Rebecca Schat'z Shabbat Teachings at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 20, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on March 19 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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.
Rabbis from B’nai David Judea and IKAR join Temple Beth Am rabbis sharing interesting angles of Passover learning to use for your Seder. The podcast includes 3 sessions: * Magid for Passover in 2021 with Rav Yosef Kanefsky (B’nai David Judea), Rabbi Sharon Brous (IKAR) and Rabbi Adam Kligfeld (Temple Beth Am) * Arbah Banim: The 4 Children Speaking Torah with Rabbanit Alissa Thomas Newborn (B’nai David Judea) and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz (Temple Beth Am) * B'nei H orin: The Aches and Joys of Freedom with Rabbi David Kasher (IKAR) and Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny (Temple Beth Am) These sessions took place via Zoom on March 18, 2021.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 7. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on March 17. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
From parody to poetry, from Trope to Tal, Cantor Chorny takes you on a tour of Passover music and liturgy as it’s evolved from medieval manuscripts to A Cappella viral videos.
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 March 17, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:14. (Zoom/Facebook)
How do you make your kitchen kosher for Passover? It is not as complicated as you think! Rabbi Elliot Dorff describes some of the basic rules and answers questions. This class, moderated by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, took place at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on March 16, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Elliot Dorff.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - March 16, 2021 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Avi Havivi leads a study of the biblical book Song of Songs (Shir HaShirim) exploring midrashic, mystical, and contemporary interpretations of this surprisingly sexy and romantic classic. Each of the four class sessions will be independent of the others, so feel free to listen to one or to all four. This session was conducted at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on March 15, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
In this wide ranging conversation, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny talks with Rabba Melissa Scholten-Gutierrez, an engaging Jewish educator, dynamic programmer, and passionate community builder. Rabba Melissa works to ensure that our Jewish communal organizations are more intentional - more intentionally Jewish, more intentionally diverse, more intentionally equitable. Rabba Melissa currently serves as the Manager of the Jewish Camp Initiative at the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta and the Clergy Advisory Chair for MACoM (Metro Atlanta Community Mikvah). She was also amongst the first cohort of women in the Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta’s ACT: Agents of Change Training fellowship and is now a trustee of the fund. (Rabba Melissa is also involved in a number of other local, regional, and national projects.) Rabba Melissa received semikha (rabbinic ordination) from Yeshivat Maharat in 2018 and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Illinois in 2006. She has also learned intensively at Nishmat and Pardes in Jerusalem and worked for JEWISHcolorado, JCC Manhattan, Hillel International, and Global Day of Jewish Learning.
Hama’alot was launched as an occasional, intentional, harmonic, creative, and spiritual Shabbat morning service at TBA. It has turned into its own “brand,” as if sprinkling Hama’alot fairy dust on a service, or on anything, makes it richer, more soulful, more soothing, and more meaningful. Join the whole TBA family for this weekday Rosh Hodesh Hama’alot. (Hama’alodesh?). The experience is based on the lineup of prayers one says on a weekday, and on Rosh Hodesh (the new Jewish month), but it is less anchored to that “lineup” than our Shabbat morning version of Hama’alot is. It's more akin to the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur versions we have done: inspired by the themes, liturgy, and music of the season, but also stretchy, inventive, and utterly new. Come sing with us as we celebrate the new month of Nissan. (Facebook/Zoom) Special Guest: Cantor Michelle Stone.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 13, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 13, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on March 12 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 6. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on March 10. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
From parody to poetry, from Trope to Tal, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny takes you on a tour of Passover music and liturgy as it’s evolved from medieval manuscripts to A Cappella viral videos.
Guest host Rabbi - Cantor Hillary Chorny 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 Chorny's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Joel Rembaum in conversation with Rabbi Hillary Chorny shares his insights into the history of the Haggadah and the Pesah seder. Learn about the evolution of traditions both ancient and contemporary as our rabbi emeritus gives an entertaining tour through the upcoming holiday. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 3, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:12. (Livestream/Zoom)
Dr. Erica Rothblum, Rabbi Schatz, and her parents: Moreh Dale and Tracy, explore creative seder ideas. They model, discuss, brainstorm, and provide practical takeaways for a fun and innovative seder. Special Guest: Dr. Erica Rothblum.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - March 9, 2021 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Avi Havivi leads a study of the biblical book Song of Songs (Shir HaShirim) exploring midrashic, mystical, and contemporary interpretations of this surprisingly sexy and romantic classic. Each of the four class sessions will be independent of the others, so feel free to listen to one or to all four. This session was conducted at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on March 8, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Most of us think of slavery as something that happened in Biblical Times, or in the Pre-Civil War South, or in place likes contemporary Darfur. But there are cases of slavery happening right here in Los Angeles. This interactive event focuses on modern-day slavery and redemption. Our program includes speakers from HIAS, One LA, and the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST), who update us on the global and domestic challenges fueling modern-day slavery and share some personal experiences. Participants explore these issues more deeply with an interactive discussion and an immersive experience. This event is organized by TBA's Refugee Task Force and One LA team, in coordination with Joe Goldman of HIAS is one of our speakers. HIAS (founded as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society in 1881) works around the world to protect refugees who have been forced to flee their homelands because of who they are, including ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities. The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) is a Los Angeles–based nonprofit organization that is working to put an end to modern slavery and human trafficking through comprehensive, life-transforming services to survivors and a platform to advocate for groundbreaking policies and legislation.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 6, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 6, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on March 5 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 5. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on March 3. 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
From parody to poetry, from Trope to Tal, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny takes you on a tour of Passover music and liturgy as it’s evolved from medieval manuscripts to A Cappella viral videos.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz discusses "Shopping for Passover," something that can be challenging, or expensive, or limiting. In 2020, there were leniencies put in place for shopping during the pandemic to be easier, more affordable, less of a headache, AND STILL kosher. Hear tips and find best practices to make shopping for Passover a breeze!
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - March 2, 2021 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Avi Havivi leads a study of the biblical book Song of Songs (Shir HaShirim) exploring midrashic, mystical, and contemporary interpretations of this surprisingly sexy and romantic classic. Each of the four class sessions will be independent of the others, so feel free to listen to one or to all four. Rabbi Havivi is introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. This session was conducted at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on March 1, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
In this wide ranging conversation, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny talks with Senator Joe Lieberman an American politician, lobbyist and attorney who served as a United States Senator from Connecticut from 1989 to 2013. A former member of the Democratic Party, he was its nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 2000 election. Senator Lieberman describes himself as an "observant" Jew. Since the death in 1967 of his grandmother, a deeply religious immigrant, he found renewed interest in religious observance. Senator Lieberman refers to himself as "observant", as opposed to Orthodox, because he doesn't follow the strict Orthodox code and doesn't want to offend the Orthodox. He and his wife keep a kosher home and observe Shabbat.
Rabbinic Intern Josh Jacobs' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 27, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 27, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
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.
In this special Purim edition, Elon Spar plays the role of Rabbi Shapiro and Rebecca Menes plays the role of Rabbi Schatz. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on February 26 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld leads a study of the Fast of Esther, a fast from dawn until dusk on Purim eve. This class was conducted via Zoom and Facebook on February 24, 2021.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 4. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on February 24, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 24, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:12. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - February 23, 2021 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
In this wide ranging conversation, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny talks with Abigail Pogrebin, the author of three books including the most recent, “My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew,” which was a finalist for a National Jewish Book Award. She is also the author of “Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish,” for which she interviewed everyone from Ruth Bader Ginsberg to Steven Spielberg about their Jewish identity — a book that was adapted for the Off-Broadway stage. A former producer for 60 Minutes, Abby anchors her own interview series at the JCC in Manhattan (she’s interviewed Sec. of State Madeline Albright, Malcolm Gladwell, Nora Ephron, Roxane Gay, Jonathan Safran Foer, and many others) and also moderates conversations for The Streicker Center, Shalom Hartman Institute, and UJA Federation. She is the Immediate Past President of Central Synagogue in New York City, whose senior rabbi, Angela Buchdahl, is the first Asian-American to be ordained in America.
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 20, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 20, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
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.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on February 19 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 3. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on February 17, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 17, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:11. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - February 16, 2021 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 13, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 13, 2021. (Livesream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on February 12 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 2. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on February 10, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 10, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:10. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - February 9, 2021 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
In this wide ranging conversation, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny talks with Chava Mirel an internationally touring singer, guitarist, composer, recording artist, spiritual leader and activist. Performing in Folk, World Music, Jazz and other genres, Chava imbues her music with the universal themes of hope, caring, connection, inclusion, and womens and environmental issues. An award-winning Jewish music composer, Chava provides outstanding artist-in-residence services at congregations from coast to coast. She has been featured on the Plenary Stage at Union of Reform Judaism Biennial Convention, and her compositions have been included in compilations and songbooks throughout the Jewish world. She is a recent alumnus of Hadar Institute’s Rising Song Fellowship, and her voice has been featured on multiple recordings by other Jewish musical artists that have gained popularity across denominations.
Rabbi Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 6, 2021.
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 6, 2021. (Livesream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on February 5, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on season 2 episode 1. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on February 3, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 3, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:8 (Facebook/Zoom)
Join Cantor Chorny for an exploration of the special trope system used to chant the scrolls that we read on festivals and fasts. This class was conducted via Zoom on February 2, 2021
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - February 2, 2021 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 30, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny, and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 30, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on January 29, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 15, the final episode of the first season. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on January 27, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 26, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:6 (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - January 26, 2021 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
In this wide ranging conversation, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny talks with Jodi Berman, Associate Executive Director at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, a large Reform synagogue in Los Angeles, where she has served for 6 and a half years. Jodi Berman is a consultant, professional trainer, and development coach and has presented and delivered keynote addresses at multiple leadership conferences. She is a certified trainer of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and other leadership growth tools and has conducted leadership training and Board development for multiple groups around the United States including private companies, Federations, synagogues, non profit agencies, schools and camps, and partners with many of these organizations with regard to their leadership and development needs.
Rabbinic Intern Josh Jacob's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 23, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs.
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 23, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on January 22, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 14. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on January 20, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome. This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on Jamuary 19, 2021.
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 19, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:5. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - January 19, 2021 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
In this wide ranging conversation, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny talks with Sara Shapiro-Plevan. Sara Shapiro-Plevan is all about relationships. Her essential focus: understanding the way relationships influence our ability to improve our practice, understand our work, and engage effectively with others as we build sustainable networks, communities and workplaces. She is the co-founder of the Gender Equity in Hiring in the Jewish Community Project (GEiHP), which works to transform the endemic culture of gender bias that continues to keep women from senior staff positions within Jewish organizations. The GEiHP supports organizations as they ensure that their systems, processes and hiring practices reflect the Jewish values of equity and fairness. By strengthening organizations’ awareness of gender bias and helping them to respond, the GEiHP hopes to see more women rise to positions of leadership. Sara is also the founder of Rimonim Consulting, where she consults primarily with Jewish organizations, schools, congregations, and foundations to develop a networked, collaborative culture. She believes powerfully in our human capacity for dialogue and partnership, and in that vein, works to support shifts from hierarchical structures to relational, flatter, networked relationships. Sara will complete her doctorate in education from the Davidson School of The Jewish Theological Seminary in 2021, and her research aims to enable individuals, teams and communities to understand how they best work in relationship so that they might begin to shift their capacity to work in productive, connected ways to realize their--and their communities'--hopes and dreams.
Rabbi Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 16, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 16, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on January 15, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 13. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on January 13, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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 Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 13, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:3. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - January 12, 2021 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
In this wide ranging conversation Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny talks with Joey Weisenberg. A virtuosic multi-instrumental musician, singer, and composer, Joey has devoted himself to opening up the sounds of people singing together in community. The founder and director of Hadar’s Rising Song Institute, which aims to cultivate the grassroots musical-spiritual creativity of the Jewish people, Joey works to educate and train communities around the world to unlock their musical-spiritual potential and make music a vibrant, joy-filled force in Jewish life. Joey is the author of Building Singing Communities, a practical guide to bringing people together in song, as well as The Torah of Music, a treasury of Jewish teachings and insights about the spiritual nature of music, which received the National Jewish Book Award in 2017. A devoted student and teacher of ancient and traditional Jewish melodies, Joey also composes new nigunim that have moved and inspired Jews around the world. He has released seven albums with the Hadar Ensemble, most recently Nigunim Vol. VII: Songs of Ascent (2019).
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Afternoon Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 9, 2021 (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 9, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
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.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on January 8, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 12. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on January 6, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 6, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:2 (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - January 5, 2021 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Afternoon Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 2, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 2, 2021. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles for release on January 1, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 11. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on December 30, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 30, 2020, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:2 (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Afternoon Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 26, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 26, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles for release on December 25, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 10. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on December 23, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - December 22, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 19, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on December 18, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
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. This meditation took place via Zoom on December 18, 2020
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 9. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on December 16, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 16, 2020, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:1. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - December 15, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
In this conversation with Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny, Rabbi Adam Greenwald talks about life as non-pulpit clergy in Los Angeles, reflecting on this past year’s journey in spirituality, parenting, and leading a global introduction to Judaism network. He reflects on the dearth of spontaneity in this environment, and the ache that we all have to be missed when we’re not present. We wonder together: what does it even mean to pray these days without the true presence of community to surround you? Rabbi Adam Greenwald is Vice President for Jewish Engagement at American Jewish University, where he oversees the Maas Center for Jewish Journeys and the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program. He also serves as a Lecturer in Rabbinics at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. Rabbi Greenwald is the editor of On One Foot an introduction to Judaism textbook in wide use across the United States. In 2016, he received the Covenant Foundation's Pomegranate Prize in Jewish Education. Rabbi Greenwald is married to Anne Hromadka, a curator and arts educator, and they are the proud parents of Gracie.
A Shabbath Teaching with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz from Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 12, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 12, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 12, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom)
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. This meditation took place via Zoom on December 11, 2020
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and special guest Adam Kligfeld lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on December 11, 2020.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 8. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on December 9, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 9, 2020, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 2:25 (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome. This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on December 8, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - December 8, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Sit down with author, writer, and Torah-spreader Sal Litvak as Rabbi Cantor Chorny enters her first “Are You Coming Back?” conversation with a congregant. Learn how Sal sees each of the multi-faceted connections with the Jewish community having transformed under COVID, from tiny neighborhood prayer gatherings to spiritual connections in his own family. This wide-ranging conversations covers everything from golf to guns to Gemara, all on the way to the final question - Are you coming back? Sal Litvak is an author, filmmaker, and spiritual leader. He was born in Santiago, Chile and moved to New York at age five. Sal graduated from Harvard College, NYU Law, and UCLA Film. His first movie, the raucous and inspiring When Do We Eat?, became a cult hit and Passover tradition. His next film, the historical epic Saving Lincoln, explored the 16th president’s crisis of faith as he leads the nation through its darkest hours. The film pioneered a new visual style called CineCollage that places actors within a world crafted from authentic period photography. Sal created both films with his wife and writing partner, Nina Davidovich Litvak. A pair of miracles propelled Sal on his faith journey, leading him to become the Accidental Talmudist. He and Nina share daily posts on Jewish wisdom, history, and humor with over one million followers in 70 countries.
Rabbi-Cantor HIllary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 5, 2020. (Livestream/ZOOM)
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 5, 2020. (Livestream/ZOOM) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's special Hama’alot Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 5, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on December 4, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 7. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on December 2, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on December 2, 2020, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 2:24 (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome. This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on December 1, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - December 1, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Chorny sits down with Carrie Bornstein to explore life in quarantine and what’s coming next. They explore some of the trickier questions of life in Jewish community at this juncture, like: What was going right in Jewish community, and wrong, before this all began? How can we care for our kids’ mental health during this challenging era? And what will need to be rebuilt when all this is over and we can gather again? Carrie Bornstein is Executive Director at Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh and Education Center outside of Boston, Massachusetts. She first joined as a volunteer Mikveh Guide and, since 2012, has transitioned the organization from a robust start-up to a sustainable grown-up, also spearheading the creation of its Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network. Carrie spent many summers at URJ Eisner Camp and was named one of the 18 most influential young adults in Boston by Combined Jewish Philanthropies in 2013. A cum laude graduate of Skidmore College, Carrie received her M.A. in Social Work from Boston University with a focus on Macro Practice, participated in the first cohort of DeLeT (Day School Leadership through Teaching) at Brandeis and spent a year at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. Carrie practices improv in her spare time and lives in Sharon with her husband, Jamie, and their three children.
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 28, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 28, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on November 27, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi-Cantor Hilliary Chorny fills in for Rabbi Adam Kligfled and offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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 Chorny's voice and direction guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome. This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on November 24, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - November 24. 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Hillary Chorny asks Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer to share his take on synagogue life in the pandemic and beyond. What have you always loved about shul (and therefore miss)? What have you discovered about shul during COVID, and spiritual practice (or lack thereof), and what are your religious and communal bright lights in this time? What you think are the new horizons in general when it comes to the burgeoning radical equity of synagogue life in an era when a Jew in Portland, Oregon and a Jew on 5th Ave. in NY can practically, but not quite, have the same Jewish experiences? Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer is the President of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. He is a leading thinker and author on the meaning of Israel to American Jews, on Jewish history and Jewish memory, and on questions of leadership and change in American Jewish life. He is the host of Hartman’s Identity/Crisis podcast which can be found at identitycrisispod.com. He is also the author of Shuva: The Future of the Jewish Past, which offers new thinking to contemporary Jews on navigating the tensions between history and memory; and the co-editor of The New Jewish Canon, a collection of the most significant Jewish ideas and debates of the past two generations. This episode was recorded on October 29, 2020 and it is the first in a series of weekly conversations with Jewish thought-leaders across the country.
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 21, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 21, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on November 20, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Meditation and Mindfulness offers short bursts of meditation, infused with the imagery, wisdom and rhythms of the Jewish calendar and verses from Torah. Most of these meditations are done in a sitting positions, whereas some are done standing. No experience is necessary. Just find yourself in a comfortable position, press play, listen to his voice and instructions, and invite yourself into the serenity and tranquility that meditation can bring you. This meditation is led by guest host Rabbi Cantory Hillary Chorny. The session took place online on November 20, 2020. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 6. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on November 18, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Join Rabbi Kligfeld for short bursts of meditation, infused with the imagery, wisdom and rhythms of the Jewish calendar and verses from Torah. Most of these meditations are done in a sitting positions, whereas some are done standing. No experience is necessary. Just find yourself in a comfortable position, press play, listen to his voice and instructions, and invite yourself into the serenity and tranquility that meditation can bring you. (Rabbi/Cantor Hillary Chorny substitutes for Rabbi Kligfled. This recording took place on November 18, 2020.) (Youtube/Zoom)
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 18, 2020, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 2:23 (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome. This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on November 17, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - November 17. 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 14, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs.
Larry Herman and Rick Muller join Rabbi Rebecca Schatz with an extended discussion of this week's Haftorah: Chayei Sara at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 14, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 14, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on November 13, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 5. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on November 11, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome. This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on November 10, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - November 10. 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Intern Josh Jacob's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 7, 2020. Livestream/Zoom Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 7, 2020. Livestream/Zoom
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 7, 2020. The podcast opens with Rabbi Kligfeld's Special Prayer For Our Country. Livestream/Zoom
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on November 6, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 4. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on November 4, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on November 4, 2020, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 2:21 (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome. This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on November 3,, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - November 3, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 31, 2020. Livestream/Zoom Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Prayer For Our Country at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 31, 2020. Livestream/Zoom
Rabbinic Interns Rachel Cohn and Josh Jacobs' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 31, 2020. Livestream/Zoom Special Guests: Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs and Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbi/Cantor Hilliary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 31, 2020. Livestream/Zoom
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 30, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 3. This discussion was conducted via Zoom on October 28, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 28, 2020, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 2:20. (Zoom)
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome. This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 27, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - October 27, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro moderate a conversation with members of our community who identify as Jews of Color for an open, honest, and important exploration of how we can create and sustain a welcoming, inclusive, and mindful community.” Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 24, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi/Cantor Hilliary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon/Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 24, 2020.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 23, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 2. This discussion was conducted via Zoom on October 21, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 21, 2020, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 2:19. (Zoom)
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome. This class was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 20, 2020.
Rabbinic Intern Josh Jacobs' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 17, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon/Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 17, 2020.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 17, 2020.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Matt Shapiro lead a discussion of the most interesting stories, verses and themes in the weekly parasha. This discussion was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 16, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbis Rebecca Schatz and Josh Pernick lead a discussion of important issues raised in the hit Israeli TV series "Srugim" (available on Amazon Prime) and their relationship to halakha (Jewish Law). Each podcast in this series will address an issue raised in a specific episode of "Srugim". This podcast is based on episode 1. This discussion was conducted via Zoom on October 14, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Josh Pernick.
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. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 14, 2020, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 2:19 (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny leads an adventure through the siddur focused on structure, themes and music of the Jewish prayer experience. All Hebrew levels welcome. This class is an introduction to the overall course and the weekday morning service. It was conducted at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on October 13, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - October 13, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbinic Intern Josh Jacobs' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 10, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Yizkor-Shmini Atzeret-Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 10, 2020.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
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. (Youtube/Zoom)
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 4, 2020, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 2:15
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - October 6, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Sukkot-Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 3, 2020.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon-Teaching from Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, On October 3, 2020.
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 30, 2020, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 2:14-15 (Zoom)
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - September 29, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Yom Kippur: Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 28, 2020.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Kol Nidre Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 27, 2020.
Q&A with Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, clergy members Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny, and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, September 29, 2020.
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 26, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Dr. Erica Rothblum's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 26, 2020. Dr. Rothblum is the Head of School, Pressman Academy, at Temple Beth Am. Special Guest: Dr. Erica Rothblum.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - September 22, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 20, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom)
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Rosh Hashanah - Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 19, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Erev Rosh Hashanah - Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 18, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom)
A distinguished panel comes together in sacred conversation about race and racism in our society, and our obligation to confront it, understand it, and ameliorate it. Guided by a deep love of community and commitment to improve ourselves and our society, we as Jews and Christians, White and Black, are embarking on a series of sacred (for now virtual) conversations. Our traditions mandate us to engage deeply with difficult subjects. We invite listeners to join us with an open mind, an open heart, vulnerability and curiosity for an ongoing discussion about interfaith and interracial relations, racism, and what we, as Angelenos, are going to do about it. The event featured a moderated conversation among our panelists, an opportunity for small-group conversations in breakout rooms, and uplifting music. Welcome and Benediction: Rabbi Adam Kligfeld (Temple Beth Am), Pastor James Collins (Exousia Evangelical Outreach Ministries). Panel Moderator: Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny (Temple Beth Am) Panel: Pastor Ananias Rose Sr. (Hallelujah Gospel Service, Naval Support Activity), Rabbi Sarah Bassin (Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills), Elder Charles Blake II (West Los Angeles Church of God in Christ), Rabbi dr. Aryeh Cohen (American Jewish University, Bend the Arc: Jewish Action), Sheila Thomas (Holy Name of Jesus Church, One LA) Gamal Palmer (Jewish Federation), Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard (USC, Word of Encouragement Community Church). The event took place via Zoom on September 10, 2020.
Holocaust Museums were almost invariably created by survivors and are now the institutional heir of Holocaust Memory. Michael Berenbaum, who has created Museums in the United States and abroad conducts a panel discussion addressing the changing mission of Holocaust Museums, essentially how does a 20th century event that happened to the Jewish people impact the 21st century world and reach audiences from all races, religions and countries, many born into the 21st century world. It is an ongoing discussion as to how to remain faithful to the past and yet speak to our present and future. Panelists include: Elizabeth Gelman, Executive Director of the Florida Holocaust Museum, Beth Kean, CEO of the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, and Richard Hirschhaut, Founding Director of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. The panel discussion took place via Zoom on April 21, 2020 and is introduced by Lia Mandelbum, Director of Programming and Engagement at Temple Beth Am. Special Guest: Rabbi Michael Berenbaum.
Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 12, 2020. (Livestream/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Joshua Jacobs.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 12, 2020. (Zoom/Youtube)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 12, 2020.
Rabbi David Wolpe leads a class on understanding our future apart from prophecy. How much is our Jewish future given to us and how much can we create it - especially in this time of pandemic. Named one of the 500 Most Influential People in Los Angeles in 2016 and again in 2017, Most Influential Rabbi in America by Newsweek and one of the 50 Most Influential Jews in the World by The Jerusalem Post, David Wolpe is the Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. This class took place via Zoom on September 11, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld explores rabbinic material surrounding Yom Kippur in tractate Yoma from Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 11, 2020. (Zoom)
Rabbi Josh Warshawsky leads an online session of music and the spiritual content of the High Holy Days. Embedded within each piece of music are stories, deep secrets, and intricate connections between Hebrew words and themes. Rabbi Warshawsky helps us deepen our understanding of the wisdom of the Jewish tradition, and enables us to sing with a newfound understanding of the words we bring into the world. This class took place on September 10, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld leads a discussion on apologizing and asking for forgiveness, things which can allow us to move past old mistakes. What is the impact of granting - or withholding - forgiveness? The traditions of the new year are built upon the belief that asking for and receiving forgiveness allows us to leave old mistakes behind us. But how does the act of granting forgiveness change us as human beings? Sara Wolkenfeld is the Chief Learning Officer at Sefaria, an online database and interface for Jewish texts. She is also a fellow at the David Hartman Center at the Hartman Institute of North America. This class took place via Zoom on September 10, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Shoshana Cohen leads a discussion on Rosh Hashana, the day in which Jews coronate God as king, acknowledge God as all powerful creator and in which we celebrate our submission to Divine will at the Akeidah. What does it mean for us today to stand before this kind of God? What other messages, encoded in the liturgy can we turn to as we seek a relationship with the Divine that includes intimacy and love, not only fear and submission? Rabbi Shoshana Cohen teaches Midrash, Talmud and Gender Studies at the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem. This class took place via Zoom on September 9, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on text and lively conversation focused on an 11th century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 9, 2020, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 2:14. (Zoom/Facebook)
Dr. Ron Wolfson leads a class based on his best-selling book “The Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven”. What they are so you can prepare your answers this year? The High Holidays are our yearly opportunity to engage in what the Rabbis called: cheshbon ha-nefesh - “spiritual accounting.” They imagined when we get to the Pearly Gates, we will be asked questions about how we lived our lives on earth. The cool thing is we get to know them now. Dr. Ron Wolfson is the Fingerhut Professor of Education at American Jewish University and president of the Kripke Institute. This class took place via Zoom on September 8, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - September 8, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Dr. Joshua Kulp leads a stimulating class on a difficult subject. The Angel of Death is not merely a haunting presence in scary movies. This character appears in some rabbinic stories as well, where the rabbis take a somewhat surprising view of how this character is to be encountered. While the class might be a bit grim, how often do you get to sing Blue Oyster Cult with a Rosh Yeshiva? Dr. Kulp is co-founder and Rosh Yeshiva of the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem where he has taught Talmud and halakhah for the last 20 years. He also coordinates the Mishnah Yomit project through the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. This class took place via Zoom on September 7, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Aderet Drucker leads a session of text study, discussion, and guided meditation. The class is designed to foster a space for both thoughtful introspection as well as intentional goal setting as we strive to be as awake as possible to our lives and to our needs during this time of transition. Rabbi Drucker is an innovative spiritual leader, inspired educator, social entrepreneur, and relationship-based community organizer. After receiving her rabbinic ordination and a concentration in pastoral care from the Jewish Theological Seminary, Rabbi Aderet served as senior rabbi for a congregation in Northern California. Upon moving to Maryland, she served as the Campus Rabbi for Maryland Hillel at the University of Maryland, where she was also part of UMD’s Interfaith Campus Chaplaincy and a co-founder of UMD’s first Interfaith Student Fellowship. This class took place via Zoom on September 6, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Master calligrapher Joanne Fink, founder of Zenspiration, teaches a class that focuses on exploring and synthesizing two important spiritual practices: the ancient Japanese practice of Enso circles, and the contemporary practice of preparing for the new year by choosing a focus word. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the process and create their own unique Prayer-Space decoration. Joanne Fink is introeduced by Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner. This class took place via Zoom on September 6, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 5, 2020. (Zoom/Youtube)
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 5, 2020.
Rabbi Ephraim Pelcovits leads a discussion on The Unetaneh Tokef prayer in a time of pandemic. Some years, we need the High Holidays to make us pause, to confront our actions, to repair our relationships, and to face our mortality. This year, in the midst of a global pandemic and political and societal turmoil, many of us have already been forced to acknowledge the fragility of our lives and the lives of our loved ones. The Unetaneh Tokef prayer, is designed to make us confront our fragility, but just as importantly to call us to action. How can each of us intervene to ameliorate the profound brokenness of the world? This foundational High Holiday text, recited on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, suggests three routes for us to forge ahead in 5781: Tshuva, reconciliation; T'filah, prayer; and Tzedakah, dedicating our resources to build a more just world. Rabbi Ephraim Pelcovits is Director of the New Israel Fund's LA-Southern California Region. This class took place via Zoom on September 4, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld explores rabbinic material surrounding Yom Kippur in tractate Yoma from Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 4, 2020. (Zoom/Facebook)
Rabbi Josh Warshawsky leads an online discussion of music and the spiritual content of the High Holy Days. Embedded within each piece of music are stories, deep secrets, and intricate connections between Hebrew words and themes. Rabbi Warshawsky helps us deepen our understanding of the wisdom of the Jewish tradition, and enables us to sing with a newfound understanding of the words we bring into the world. This class took place on September 3, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Benjy Maor (Munitz) raises a serious of important questions in this discussion on Zoom. How do we make sense of the world today as we move forward from Elul into Tishre and the New Year? Can we find all the answers rationally, or is it all simply a matter of faith? Can we learn anything from Israel, where we/they are so used to having crises all the time (almost all the time…)? Rabbi Maor, a former Los Angelean, is now Director of Development & Israel Diaspora Relations at the Leo Baeck Education Center in Haifa, the oldest Reform Jewish institution in Israel, founded in 1938. This discussion took place on September 3, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Dr. James Jacobson Maisels explores wisdom sources from our tradition and concrete practices. In this class he helps us understand how we can open our hearts more fully to forgiveness whether we are forgiving others, ourselves, or asking for forgiveness from others. Rabbi Dr. James Jacobson Maisels is the Founder and CEO of Or Halev a Center for Jewish Spirituality and Meditation. Ordained by Rav Daniel Landes, with a doctorate in Jewish Studies from the University of Chicago, Rav James lectures internationally on Jewish Spiritual practices. He also teaches at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, Haifa University & Yeshivat Hadar. The class was conducted via Zoom on September 3, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
Rabbi Matt Shapiro and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz of Temple Beth Am lead a discussion on how to cope with the coivid crisis and maintain mental health. The discussion was conducted via Zoom on September 2, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Enter the High Holy Days this year with a newfound mastery of the special prayer book at the heart of the season. Pencils in hand, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny takes students on a guided tour of the structure, core texts & music that make up the thickest, richest prayer book on your shelf. This class was conducted via Zoom on September 2, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Dr. Sarah Bunin Benor explains how "Hebrew infusion" helps to build community. At most American Jewish summer camps, the primarily English environment is infused with Hebrew signs, songs, and mixed Hebrew-English sentences, like “Madrichim [counselors], please bring your chanichim [campers] to the teatron [theater] immediately after Birkat Hamazon [Grace After Meals].” In this discussion, Dr. Genor draws from her most recent book. "Hebrew Infusion: Language and Community at American Jewish Summer Camps". Sarah Bunin Benor is Professor of Contemporary Jewish Studies at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, where she teaches mostly masters students in the Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management and undergraduates at the University of Southern California. This class took place via Zoom on September 1, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - September 1, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaim leads a class reflecting on sacred texts of our Jewish heritage, a class designed to help you learn how deeply embedded in Jewish heritage is the principle of Divine Compassion. The session will hopefully cause each student to ask: How deeply is Rahamim embedded in my Neshamah? This class took place via Zoom on August 31, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles. Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.
Rabbi Aaron Schonbrun explores how we might find our way back to a posture of gemilut hasadim, caring and compassion, as individuals and as a society during this High Holy Days season. As we approach this New Year during such uncertain, unusual, and challenging times, it is easy to get caught up in the negativity. From a global pandemic to a divisive political climate, many of us spend at least some portion of most days feeling angry, bitter, or frightened. Yet ours is a tradition that invites us to cultivate life of chesed, of kindness, caring, and compassionate – – both within ourselves and towards one another. As we approach the Days of Awe, this season of reflection and renewal, we are fortunate that the stories, texts, and lessons, of this season have much to teach us about how to cultivate such a life. Rabbi Aaron Schonbrun is the first spiritual leader of Congregation Torat El, a Conservative synagogue in Oakhurst, New Jersey. This class took place via Zoom on August 30, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 29, 2020. (Conducted via YOUTUBE and ZOOM) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Rachel Cohn.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz and Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon/Discussion at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 29, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 29, 2020.
Leeav Sofer, Artistic Director & Co-Founder of Urban Voices Project, leads a Zoom workshop designed to empower individuals to bring music and art into their lives - both for self-care and for the care of others. The session is equally intended for those with or without a background in music and art. Leeav Sofer explores how the theme of finding one's own voice doubles as a means to unleash the voice of the oppressed. Urban Voices Project creates supportive community spaces with music to bridge vulnerable individuals to a sense of purpose and improved health. UVP engages men, women and families across the greater Los Angeles area with music workshops in partnership with social, civic and healthcare organizations. This workship, hosted by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, took place on August 28, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld explores rabbinic material surrounding Yom Kippur in tractate Yoma from Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 28, 2020.
Rabbi Josh Warshawsky leads an online discussion of music and the spiritual content of the High Holy Days. Embedded within each piece of music are stories, deep secrets, and intricate connections between Hebrew words and themes. Rabbi Warshawsky helps us deepen our understanding of the wisdom of the Jewish tradition, and enables us to sing with a newfound understanding of the words we bring into the world. This class took place on August 27, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
The path to meaningful and lasting teshuvah is often unnoticeably obscured by the role power plays in our lives. Based on Talmudic stories and a book by Dachar Keltner entitled The Power Paradox, Rabbi Menashe seeks to identify and lower the hurdles to a Tishrei filled with renewal and lifelong teshuvah. Rabbi Menashe is Executive Director of Camp Ramah in California. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 27, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Enter the High Holy Days this year with a newfound mastery of the special prayer book at the heart of the season. Pencils in hand, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny takes students on a guided tour of the structure, core texts & music that make up the thickest, richest prayer book on your shelf. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 26, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Daniel Greyber leads a disucssion of what religion can and can't teach us about acts of hesed. He draws on a story from the Talmud and a poem by Yehuda Amichai to help us undersand how we can give what is most needed and continue the important work of the High Holy Days season. Daniel Greyber is the rabbi of Beth El Synagogue in Durham, North Carolina. A gold medalist and Captain of the U.S. Swimming Team at the 1993 World Maccabiah Games, Rabbi Greyber holds a Masters in Speech and Communications Studies from Northwestern University and was ordained in 2002 at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies of American Jewish University where received the Henry Fisher Award for outstanding achievement in Jewish Studies. In July 2011, he became the rabbi of Beth El Synagogue, a Conservative and Orthodox synagogue in Durham North Carolina that welcomes many intermarried and gay and lesbian families. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 26, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 26, 2020.
Rabbi Ruth Gan Kagan leads a discussion of a fascinating and brave Besht teaching about Chesed. Who is in need of Chesed in this world? Who are the ones who should be acting from within this Middah and why? Rabbi Ruth Gan Kagan was born in Jerusalem. She grew up in a Zionist Orthodox family and is a descendent of a long line of Lithuanian Rabbis on her mother's side. She studied law at the Hebrew University but decided not to work in the field – instead she immersed herself in Torah studies at the Hartman and Pardes Institutes in Jerusalem. Rabbi Kagan is founder and spiritual leader of Nava Tehila in Jerusalem. A dynamic and innovative teacher of Torah, Ruth teaches Kabbala and Hassidut in Israel, internationally and online, and is a co-author, with Rabbi Zalman Shachter-Shalomi of the Hebrew book Jewish Renewal - Integrating Heart and World. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 25, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - August 25, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Richard Camras of Shomrei Torah Synagogue in Los Angeles leads a discussion on Cheshbon Nefesh an accounting of the soul. The month of Elul invites us to prepare ourselves spiritually for the upcoming Days of Awe. To make the most of this spiritual work, this class focuses on the many ways we can observe how we act or don’t with proper humility as defined by the wisdom of Jewish tradition. Rabbi Camras has been rabbi at Shomrei Torah Synagogue in the San Fernando Valley since 1999. His passion and focus has been in the area of Jewish education through Torah study. Rabbi Camras serves as President of the Pacific Southwest Regional Rabbinical Assembly. He served for three years as the Chair of the West Valley Rabbinic Task Force at the Valley Alliance Federation and is a lecturer of Practical Rabbinics at the Zeigler School of Rabbinic Studies. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 23, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 22, 2020.
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 22, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Mark Borovitz leads a discussion on teshuva and spiritual preparation for the High Holy Days. Rabbi Borovitz is the founding Rabbi of Beit T’Shuvah, a nonprofit, non-sectarian, Jewish addiction treatment center and synagogue community in Los Angeles. Officially ordained in 2000 at the University of Judaism with a Master’s in Rabbinic Literature, Rabbi Borovitz combines his knowledge of Torah and street smarts to shape his calling: helping recovering addicts find their way in the world. Spiritual Leader, Author, Senior Rabbi, CEO, ex-con, recovering alcoholic, and overall anomaly, he is able to reach both the addict and the congregant, and de-stigmatize this life threatening disease. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 21, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with the 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. (Facebook/Zoom)
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld explores rabbinic material surrounding Yom Kippur in tractate Yoma from Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 21, 2020.
Rabbi Josh Warshawsky leads an online discussion of music and the spiritual content of the High Holy Days. Embedded within each piece of music are stories, deep secrets, and intricate connections between Hebrew words and themes. Rabbi Warshawsky helps us deepen our understanding of the wisdom of the Jewish tradition, and enables us to sing with a newfound understanding of the words we bring into the world. This class, introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, took place on August 20, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Zoe Klein leads an online discussion about the importance of curiousity and it's place in Jewish spiritual growth. Albert Einstein said, “One cannot help but be in awe when one contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality.” Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel said, “Our goal should be to live life in radical amazement…To be spiritual is to be amazed.” In this discussion Rabbi Klein explores the soul-trait of Curiosity and having a Beginner’s Mind. Zoë Klein serves as the spiritual leader of Temple Isaiah in Los Angeles. After graduating from Brandeis University with a B.A. in Psychology, she pursued the rabbinate out of a passion for ancient texts, mythology, liturgy and poetry. She received ordination from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in 1998. This discussion was conducted via Zoom on August 19, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
An online class featuring music and mediation with Cantor Phil Baron of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, California hosted by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. Cantor Baron is the son of a violinist and the grandson of a Vilna rabbi. He is is currently part of the clergy cohort of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, an on-going project to study and embody the sacred teachings of the Chassidic masters, with an emphasis on meditation, prayer and mindful living. This discussion was conducted via Zoom on August 19, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 12, 2020.
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.
Enter the High Holy Days this year with a newfound mastery of the special prayer book at the heart of the season. Pencils in hand, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny takes students on a guided tour of the structure, core texts & music that make up the thickest, richest prayer book on your shelf. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 19, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
The book of Jonah, traditionally read on Yom Kippur afternoon, has one of the most unsympathetic prophets in the Bible. In this class, Dr. Rachel Rosenthal offers an alternative reading of Jonah to help us consider how the ways we view the flaws of others can either hinder or aid our own process of repentance. Dr. Rachel Rosenthal holds a PhD in Rabbinic Literature at the Jewish Theological Seminary, where she serves as an adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Talmud and was voted List College Professor of the Year in 2018. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 18, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - August 18, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Barry Dov Katz leads a wide-ranging exploration of the nature and role of humility in our lives. He considers the king’s qualities in Parshat Shoftim, Charles Dickens’ character Uriah Heep, and, of course, our own life experience. Rabbi Katz is the rabbi of the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, New York. The discussion took place via Zoom on August 17, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
A discussion via Zoom led by Rabbi Joshua Hoffman of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, California on August 16, 2020. The session was part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles. part of Temple Beth Am's Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program.
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 15, 2020.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 15, 2020.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 15, 2020.
An hour of music and intention setting with Rabbi Noah Aronson focused on love and chased. Noah crafts an experience that aims at bringing more love and light into the world with his unique music, meditation, movement and mindfulness practices. This hour was conducted via Zoom on August 14, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld explores rabbinic material surrounding Yom Kippur in tractate Yoma from Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 14, 2020.
This is a discussion via Zoom led by Rabbi Abby Stein, an American transgender author, activist, blogger, model, speaker, and rabbi. She is the first openly transgender woman raised in a Hasidic community, and is a direct descendant of Hasidic Judaism's founder the Baal Shem Tov. In 2015, she founded the first support group nationwide for trans people of Orthodox background. She says the conversation around LGBTQ Jews in our communities (as well as other community members who are part of minority identities within our communities) has usually revolved around tolerating the "other," accepting those that are "different." It's time we move past that. Tolerance is for lactose, not people. People we celebrate. Judaism has so much to teach us on this - how do we ensure that we create communities soaked in love and celebration for those who need it most? The discussion took place August 13, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 12, 2020.
Enter the High Holy Days this year with a newfound mastery of the special prayer book at the heart of the season. Pencils in hand, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny takes students on a guided tour of the structure, core texts & music that make up the thickest, richest prayer book on your shelf. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 12, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Elliot Dorff leads a discussion on the nuanced ways in which Jewish law tells us what we should not say, and what we should. The Al Het prayer lists more sins of speech than of any other area of life -- food for reflection before the High Holy Days. The discussion was conducted on August 11, 2020 via Zoom as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles. Special Guest: Rabbi Elliot Dorff.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - August 11, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Dara Frimmer, Senior Rabbi of Temple Isaiah Los Angeles, leads a discussion on ometz lev. In Hebrew, courage is ometz lev which literally means “heart-strength.” Psalm 27 which is recited throughout the High Holy Day season ends with the words, “Be strong and strengthen your heart.” Rabbi Frimmer's discussion explores the bravery it takes to allow one’s heart to be vulnerable and the inner strength we need to meet whatever challenges come our way. The discussion was conducted on Zoom Auguat 10, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 8, 2020. Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on August 8, 2020.
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron, Senior Rabbi of Temple Emmanuel in Beverly Hills leads a spiritual discussion about how we can use the High Holy Day season for being in the present moment through our own “accounting for our souls” Heshbon haNefesh. Are you still in March? Are you already in 2021? Let’s come back to the present.. The discussion took place August 7, 2020 via Zoom as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
A discussion with with Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn, Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. They are from 3 different Jewish denominations, different cultures, different customs and rituals that are meaningful and troubling for them. They speak of their connection to Hannah’s story, which is read as the Haftarah on Rosh HaShana, and the general practices of these Holy Days that we love or wish to change. The discussion took place on August 6, 2020 via Zoom as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Ed Feinstein discusses the most extraordinary spiritual personalities the Jewish people ever produced were the Biblical prophets. Their words are eternal, most especially in moments of collective crisis. Rabbi Feinstein is senior rabbi of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, California. He serves on the faculty of the Ziegler Rabbinical School of the American Jewish University, the Wexner Heritage Program, the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and lectures widely across the United States. This event took place on August 5, 2020 via Zoom as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Enter the High Holy Days this year with a newfound mastery of the special prayer book at the heart of the season. Pencils in hand, Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny takes students on a guided tour of the structure, core texts & music that make up the thickest, richest prayer book on your shelf. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 5, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - August 4, 2020 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Abigail Pogrebin explores an Elul practice that grabs us by the throat and asks us whether we’re living a life we’re proud of. Hosted by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom on August 4, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program.
Israel Story founders, Mishy Harman and Yochai Maital in conversation with Rabbi Rebecca Schatz about their 8-year journey to capture the 'Israeli Story'. They will talk about the role of storytelling in the process of doing Tshuvah - How stories can be a powerful coping mechanism, a way for people to sort out issues they are struggling with, and making sense of their personal and collective history. The conversation via Zoom on August 3, 2020 was accompanied by audio clips and sneak previews into yet unpublished Israel Story episodes and was part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on July 29, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - July 28, 2020 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - July 21, 2020 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on July 15, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - July 14, 2020 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on July 08, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - July 7, 2020 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Saturday, July 4, 2020 Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on July 01, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - June 30, 2020 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 17, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am - June 16, 2020 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 10, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - June 9, 2020 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 6, 2020 - "Sacred Eavesdropping."
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on June 03, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - June 2, 2020 Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 27, 2020.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - May 26, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles on May 23, 2020 - "Counting an Empty Chair at Sunrise."
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 23, 2020 - "Sotah: You Reap What You Sow."
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 20, 2020.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Sabbath Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on May 16, 2020 - "Taking Others, Seriously and Carefully."
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Sabbath Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles on May 16, 2020 - "When Nuance is Your Superpower."
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - May 12, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - May 05, 2020 via Zoom. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 25, 2020 - "Seeing the Himalayas: Keeping Lashon Hara Out of Shul."
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles on April 16, 2020" - Yizkor is Everywhere."
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 16, 2020 - “Living Judaism with a Strong Hand."
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 15, 2020 - "To Reach an Apex, You Must Embrace the Nadir."
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 11, 2020 - "The Omer: The Time of Just Enough Hop."
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 11, 2020 - "Talking Helps."
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 10, 2020 - "Perceived Endings, New Beginnings."
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 10, 2020 - "Are We Listening to the Warnings?"
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 9, 2020 - "What We're Bringing to Seder."
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 1, 2020.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 25, 2020.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 18, 2020.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabai Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 11, 2020.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbath Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 7, 2020.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 4, 2020.
Rashi Class conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 26, 2020.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 22, 2020.
Rabbinic Intern Natan Freller Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 15, 2020.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 8, 2020.
Temple Beth AmShabbat Shmot Drash Text Study: January 25, 2020 Triennial Haftarah, Part 2Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
Temple Beth AmShabbat Shmot Drash Text Study: January 18, 2020Triennial Haftarah, Part 1: What is it? Why would we do it? Are there reputable sources to make this change?Rabbi Rebecca Schatz
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Yom Kippur-Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 9, 2019.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Kol Nidre Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 8, 2019.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Kol Nidre Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 8, 2019.
Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on October 1, 2019.
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 30, 2019.
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on September 30, 2019.