Temple Beth Am in Los Angeles celebrates traditional and innovative Judaism and inspires lifelong learning in a warm, embracing community. With creative approaches to traditional prayer, a welcoming ethos that nourishes the soul, and a commitment to rigorous study of our tradition, Temple Beth Am has been a flagship institution of Conservative Judaism since its founding in 1934. These podcasts share our sermons, classes and other activities. Our goal is to reach out and enhance the learning ...
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Temple Beth Am Los Angeles Podcasts

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Shavuot/Yizkor Sermon: Life is Short. Life is Long."
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18:09Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shavuot/Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 3, 2025. (Youtube)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Guest speaker Mathis Chazanov's Shavuot Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 2, 2025. (Youtube) Special Guest: Mathis Chazanov.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shavuot Tikkun Plenary Session - "Being a Jew Right Now - and How We Got Here"
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47:13Shavuot Tikkun Plenary session with Sarah Hurwitz, in Hevruta with Tom Fields-Meyer, in discussion of her new book: “As a Jew: Reclaiming our Story from Those who Blame, Shame and Try to Erase Us,” at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 1, 2025. Introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz. (Youtube) Special Guests: Sarah Hurwitz and Tom Fields-Meyer.…
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Shabbat Teaching: Pirkei Avot Chapter 6: The Additional Perek (Beraitot or Kinyan Torah)
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30:03Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 31, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Aviva Frank. Links: Study TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Sermon: "Wandering In/With Wilderness”
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11:25Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 31, 2025. (Youtube)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:17. (Facebook/Zoom) Links: Study Text…
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Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos - Second Series - Class 5
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56:09This is the fifth class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 7 verses 1 to 9. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies …
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Siddur Class #168 - The Modern Era - Rav Kook - Part 1
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40:43Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 27, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi. Links: Rav Kook On Prayer Source Sheet 1By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Teaching: Omer "Learning Through Pirkei Avot"
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41:14Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 24, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom) Links: Study TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Ayla Feuerstein's Bat Mitzvah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 24, 2025. (Youtube) Special Guest: Ayla Feuerstein.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorny
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21:21Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorney offers up short bursts of meditation infused with imagery, wisdom, and the rhythms of our Jewish calendar, including selected verses from the Torah. Many of these meditations are performed in sitting positions; some standing. Simply find yourself a comfortable space and let Rabbi-Cantor Chorney's voice and direction guid…
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Antisemitism — The World's Oldest Conspiracy Theory - Session 13 - Martin Luther - Part 2
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1:12:30In Rabbi Rembaum's continuing series, he explores the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). The learning is text based and emphasizes interactive discussion. There is some lecturing, primarily to provide historical background. The sessions are organized chro…
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Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos - Second Series - Class 4
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1:15:07This is the fourth class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 6 verses 9 and following. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his p…
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Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:16. (Facebook/Zoom) Links: Study Text…
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Shabbat Teaching: Behar-Behukkotai Seudah 5785
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35:26Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 17, 2025. (Youtube) Links: Study TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Sermon: "The Past, Present, and Future of Shabbat."
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12:43Rabbi Gordon Bernat-Kunin's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am's Library Minyan, May 17, 2025. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Gordon Bernat-Kunin.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Sermon: “Choosing. Including The Choice To Not Have A Choice.”
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16:32Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 17, 2025. (Youtube)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
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20:02Rabbi Adam Kligfeld offers up short bursts of meditation infused with imagery, wisdom, and the rhythms of our Jewish calendar, including selected verses from the Torah. Many of these meditations are performed in sitting positions; some standing. Simply find yourself a comfortable space and let Rabbi Kligfeld's voice and direction guide you into a w…
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Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos - Second Series - Class 3
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1:05:49This is the third class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 6. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Isr…
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Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:15. (Facebook/Zoom) Links: Study Text…
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Siddur Class #167 - The Modern Era - Mordecai Kaplan And The Reconstructionist Siddur - Part 2
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28:41Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 13, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi. Links: Selections From The Reconstructionist SiddurBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Rabbi-Dr. Michael Berenbaum's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 10, 2025. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Michael Berenbaum. Links: Shabbat Teaching: Pirkei Avot 1By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Sermon: "A Life of Holy Partnership: Love is Love."
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11:08Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 10, 2025. (Youtube)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Antisemitism — The World's Oldest Conspiracy Theory - Session 12 - Martin Luther
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1:19:31In Rabbi Rembaum's continuing series, he explores the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). The learning is text based and emphasizes interactive discussion. There is some lecturing, primarily to provide historical background. The sessions are organized chro…
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Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos - Second Series - Class 2
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1:12:44This is the second class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 5 staring at verse 18. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prop…
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Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:15. (Facebook/Zoom) Links: Study Text…
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Siddur Class #166 - The Modern Era - Mordecai Kaplan And The Reconstructionist Siddur
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44:27Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 6, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi. Links: From The Reconstructionist SiddurBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Teaching: Shabbat Afternoon Acharei Mot-Kedoshim 5785
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28:33Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 3, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom) Links: Study TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Sermon: "Living in our Liminal Spaces”
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11:10Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 3, 2025. (Youtube)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi-Cantor Hilary Chorny
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22:19Rabbi-Cantor Hilary 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-Cantor Chorny's voice and direction guide …
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Antisemitism — The World's Oldest Conspiracy Theory - Session 11
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Let Justice Well Up Like Water — the Book of Amos - Second Series - Class 1
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1:07:21This is the first class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 5. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Isr…
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Shabbat Teaching: "Spiritual Dermatology"
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25:17Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 26, 2025. (Youtube) Special Guest: Aviva Frank. Links: Study TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Sermon: "Crossing Boundaries—Leaping Toward Ecstasy”
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18:47Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 26, 2025. (Youtube)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:14. (Facebook/Zoom) Links: Study Text…
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Siddur Class #165 - The Modern Era - Mordecai Kaplan
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32:54Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom -April 22, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi. Links: Mordecai Kaplan Source SheetBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Passover-Yizkor Sermon: "I’ll Carry You In My Bones"
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21:12Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Passover-Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 20, 2025. (Youtube)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Passover/Shabbat Teaching: "Ashkenazim and Kitniyot"
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31:56Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Passover/Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 19, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom) Links: Study TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat/Passover Teaching: "A Holiday of Nostalgia"
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17:09Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat/Passover Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 19, 2025. (Youtube) Links: Study TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 14, 2025. (Youtube) Special Guest: Aviva Frank.By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Passover Sermon: "Despite It All, Choose Life"
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17:53Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 13, 2025. (Youtube)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Teaching: Siyyum on Tractate Beitzah / סיום על מסכת ביצה
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37:29Rabbi Adam Kligfield's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 12, 2025. (Youtube) Links: Study TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Rashi Class, a weekly exploration of Torah featuring a deep dive on the text and lively conversation focused on an 11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:13. (Facebook/Zoom) Links: Study Text…
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Siddur Class #164- Hasidism -- The Piaseczner Rebbe
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33:27Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom -April 8, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi. Links: The Piaseczner Rebbe Source SheetBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Shabbat Teaching: "Nir Tamid & Aish Tamid"
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18:25Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 5, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Aviva Frank. Links: Study TextBy Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 5, 2025. (Youtube)By Temple Beth Am Los Angeles
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