Temple Beth Am Podcasts

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

Episodes

Shabbat Teaching: Vayyigash 5786 Shabbat PM

December 20, 2025 • 30 mins

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 20, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom)

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Shabbat Sermon: “Many Dreams, One Dream”

December 20, 2025 • 15 mins

Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 20, 2025. (Youtube) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

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Shabbat Teaching: Mikketz Shabbat PM 5786

December 13, 2025 • 32 mins

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 13, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom)

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Shabbat Sermon: "Lowering the Light: A Judaism Within Reach"

December 13, 2025 • 16 mins

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 13, 2025. (Youtube)

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Siddur Class #183 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Joseph Soleveitchik - Part 5

December 9, 2025 • 32 mins

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - December 9, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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Shabbat Teaching: V'tein tal u'matar Seudat Shlishit, December 6th

December 6, 2025 • 21 mins

Rabbinic Intern Aviva Frank's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 6, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom)

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Shabbat Sermon: "Wrestling with Our Selves"

December 6, 2025 • 15 mins

Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 6, 2025. (Youtbue) Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

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Rashi Study: Shemot/Exodus 12.40

December 3, 2025 • 59 mins

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 3, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.40. (Facebook/Zoom)

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Siddur Class #182 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Joseph Soleveitchik - Part 4

December 2, 2025 • 33 mins

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - December 2, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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Shabbat Teaching: "Jacob, Esau, Fear and Freud" - in Memory of Dr. Michael Kligfeld z"l

November 29, 2025 • 41 mins

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 29, 2025. (Youtbue/Zoom)

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Shabbat Sermon: “Stranger Things: Extraordinary Distractions"

November 29, 2025 • 17 mins

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 29, 2025. (Youtbue)

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Siddur Class #181 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Joseph Soleveitchik - Part 3

November 25, 2025 • 37 mins

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - November 25, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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Shabbat Teaching: "Planting Seeds Of the Divine: Torah Commentaries to Cultivate Your Spiritual Practice."

November 22, 2025 • 31 mins

Shabbat Teaching with Scholar-In-Residence, Yiscah Smith, in discussion with Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 22, 2025. "Thought Leader - Spiritual Activist - Educator at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem & Applied Jewish Spirituality Online - Addressing the Spiritual Practice of Encountering the Divine Presence Within and Beyond." Learn more at https://www.yiscahsmith.com/ (Youtube/Z...

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Shabbat Sermon: "How Do We Harmonize Our Physicality With Our Spirituality?"

November 22, 2025 • 14 mins

Scholar-In-Residence Yischa Smith's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 22, 2025. "Thought Leader - Spiritual Activist - Educator at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem & Applied Jewish Spirituality Online - Addressing the Spiritual Practice of Encountering the Divine Presence Within and Beyond." Learn more at https://www.yiscahsmith.com/ (Youtube) Special Guest: Yiscah Smith.

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Rashi Study: Shemot/Exdodus 12.39

November 19, 2025 • 57 mins

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 19, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.39. (Facebook/Zoom)

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Siddur Class #180 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Joseph Soleveitchik - Part 2

November 18, 2025 • 37 mins

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - November 18, 2025. Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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Shabbat Teaching: "Toldot - Losing the Birthright of Torah"

November 15, 2025 • 30 mins

Shabbat Teaching with Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos at Temple Beth Am, November 15, 2025. (Youtube/Zoom) Special Guest: Rabbinic Intern Adrian Marcos.

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Shabbat Sermon: "Camels—A Love Story.”

November 15, 2025 • 18 mins

Shabbat Sermon with Rabbi Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, November 15, 2025. (Zoom)

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Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

November 14, 2025 • 21 mins

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.

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Rashi Study: Shemot/Exdodus 12.37

November 12, 2025 • 61 mins

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 12, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12.37. (Facebook/Zoom)

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Shabbat Teaching: Mikketz Shabbat PM 5786

Shabbat Sermon: "Lowering the Light: A Judaism Within Reach"

Siddur Class #183 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Joseph Soleveitchik - Part 5

Shabbat Teaching: V'tein tal u'matar Seudat Shlishit, December 6th

Shabbat Sermon: "Wrestling with Our Selves"

Rashi Study: Shemot/Exodus 12.40

Siddur Class #182 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Joseph Soleveitchik - Part 4

Shabbat Teaching: "Jacob, Esau, Fear and Freud" - in Memory of Dr. Michael Kligfeld z"l

Shabbat Sermon: “Stranger Things: Extraordinary Distractions"

Siddur Class #181 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Joseph Soleveitchik - Part 3

Shabbat Teaching: "Planting Seeds Of the Divine: Torah Commentaries to Cultivate Your Spiritual Practice."

Shabbat Sermon: "How Do We Harmonize Our Physicality With Our Spirituality?"

Rashi Study: Shemot/Exdodus 12.39

Siddur Class #180 - The Modern Era - Rabbi Joseph Soleveitchik - Part 2

Shabbat Teaching: "Toldot - Losing the Birthright of Torah"

Shabbat Sermon: "Camels—A Love Story.”

Meditation and Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld

Rashi Study: Shemot/Exdodus 12.37

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Shabbat Teaching: Vayyigash 5786 Shabbat PM

Shabbat Sermon: “Many Dreams, One Dream”