Temple Beth Am Podcasts

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 27, 2024.

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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.

Bob Braun's Passover Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 24, 2024.

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Special Guest: Bob Braun.

Singing, quiet mindfulness, and study surrounding the themes and the music of Passover with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 23, 2024.

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Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 20, 2024.

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Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 20, 2024.

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Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.

Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

Your story and others’ stories of redemption are playing through in our current reality and we need to find a way to add voices to the narrative of questions, of symbolism, and of action.

This episode was moderated by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, on Zoom, on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

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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 17, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:31.

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Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - April 16, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

"Is Bacon Holy" - what makes something holy? Can it ever become “unholy”? Are things created holy or do they become holy? based on Chapter 4 of the book THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE by Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinstaltz.

THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE is a layperson's journey through the building blocks of Jewish philosophy exploring our purpose in this lifetime and how to make the most of it.

His nephew, Rabbi Chaim Sperlin, taught this class at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 15, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Sperlin.

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Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 13, 2024.

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Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 13, 2024.

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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 10, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:27.

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"My Soul Is On Fire" - Where is our soul? What does it do? How does life look without it? based on Chapter 3 of the book THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE by Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinstaltz.

THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE is a layperson's journey through the building blocks of Jewish philosophy exploring our purpose in this lifetime and how to make the most of it.

His nephew, Rabbi Chaim Sperlin, taught this class at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on April 8, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Sperlin.

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Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.

Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal's Shabbat Teaching on April 6, 2024.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Special Guest: Ben Sigal.

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X;s Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, April 6, 2024.

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Your story and others’ stories of redemption are playing through in our current reality and we need to find a way to add voices to the narrative of questions, of symbolism, and of action.

This episode was moderated by TBA Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal on Zoom, Monday, April 4, 2024.

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Special Guest: Ben Sigal.

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - April 2, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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Your story and others’ stories of redemption are playing through in our current reality and we need to find a way to add voices to the narrative of questions, of symbolism, and of action.

This episode was moderated by Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny, on Zoom, Thursday, April 1, 2024.

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Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 30, 2024.

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Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 30, 2024.

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Special Guest: Ben Sigal.

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Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.

Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

Your story and others’ stories of redemption are playing through in our current reality and we need to find a way to add voices to the narrative of questions, of symbolism, and of action.

This episode was moderated by Rabbi Elliot Dorff on Zoom, Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Elliot Dorff.

New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on March 27, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - March 26, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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"Is There Life Outside Our Universe" - A tour through SoulLand. (AKA “Disney for the soul”) based on Chapters 1 and 2 of the book THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE by Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinstaltz.

THE THIRTEEN PETALLED ROSE is a layperson's journey through the building blocks of Jewish philosophy exploring our purpose in this lifetime and how to make the most of it.

His nephew, Rabbi Chaim Sperlin, taught this class at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 25, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Sperlin.

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 23, 2024.

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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.

New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on March 20, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on March 19, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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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, March 20, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:26.

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Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - March 19, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 15, 2024.

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.

New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on March 13, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.

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 13, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:24.

(Facebook/Zoom)

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The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on March 12, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - March 12, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 9, 2024.

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Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.

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.

New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on March 6, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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 6, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:23.

(Facebook/Zoom)

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The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on March 5, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - March 5, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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Rabbinic Intern Nico Losorelli's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 2, 2024.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Special Guest: Nico Losorelli .

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Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 2, 2024.

(Youtube)

Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.

Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on February 28, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted via Zoom on February 27, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - February 27, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 24, 2024.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Special Guest: Ben Sigal.

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Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.

Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on February 21, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted via Zoom on February 20, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - February 20, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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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, February 21 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:18.

(Facebook/Zoom)

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Guest Scholar & Author Yaniv Iczkovits

"Words and Justice: Ethical Language and Action "

Moderator: Michael Berenbaum, Director of the Sigi Ziering Institute

Sunday February 18, 2024 at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles

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Special Guests: Rabbi Michael Berenbaum and Yaniv Iczkovits .

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 17, 2024.

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TBA's Vice President of Resource Development Michael Steuer's reflections on the synagogue's recent trip to Israel, February 17, 2024, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles.

(Youtube)

Special Guest: Michael Steuer.

Rabbi Matt Shapiro explores this week's Torah reading through the lens of Parenting.

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.

New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on February 14, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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 14, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:16.

(Facebook/Zoom)

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The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted via Zoom on February 13, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 10, 2024.

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Shabbat Sermon by Samson Nderitu, Rabbinical student from Uganda, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 10, 2024.

(Youtube)

Special Guest: Samson Nderitu.

New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on February 7, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted via Zoom on February 6, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching on February 3, 2024.

(Youtube/Zoom)

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New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on January 31, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted via Zoom on January 30, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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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, January 31, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:14.

(Facebook/Zoom)

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Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - January 30, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 27, 2024.

(Youtube/Zoom)

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Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 27, 2024.

(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.

New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted via Zoom on January 24, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted via Zoom on January 23, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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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, January 24, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:12.

(Facebook/Zoom)

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The Psalms of the Hebrew Bible express many emotions: Praise of God and cries of “Where are you God?;” joy and sorrow; hopefulness and hopelessness; faith and doubt. In this series of eight classes, Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum leads a discussion to interpret the profound expressions of the great poets of the Hebrew Bible. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted via Zoom on January 16, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - January 23, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi Samuel Rosenbaum, Assistant Dean at Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, Los Angeles, at Temple Beth Am, January 20, 2024.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Special Guest: Rabbi Samuel Rosenbaum.

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.

New methods of analyzing archaeological finds, new understanding of the nuances of ancient Semitic languages, new comprehension of the texture and structure of Biblical texts, etc., have given today’s Bible scholars opportunities to unlock fresh meanings that are embedded in the Tanakh. In this series of classes, Rabbi Joel Rembaum explores these 21st century insights and explains how they deepen our grasp of the teachings of our ancient sacred literature. Have a Bible handy.

This class was conducted on Zoom on January 17, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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 17, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:9.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 13, 2024.

(Youtube)

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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, January 10, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:8.

(Facebook/Zoom)

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Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 6, 2024.

(Youtube/Zoom)

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Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, January 6, 2024.

(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, January 3, 2024, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 9:5.

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Rabbi Rebecca Schtaz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 30, 2023.

(Youtube/Zoom)

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Rabbi Adam Kligfeld and Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, December 30, 2023.

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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.