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The Haftarot and Torah Readings to which they are appended for the High Holy Days present us with real life challenges... and then help us find resolution and a hopeful future. This class, the fourth in the series taught by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, continues a focus on the readings for Yom Kippur.

The class was conducted via Zoom on September 3, 2026.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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, September 2, 2026, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 13:5.

(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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Monday, August 31, 2026.

(Zoom)

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 29, 2026.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 29, 2026.

(Youtube)

The Haftarot and Torah Readings to which they are appended for the High Holy Days present us with real life challenges... and then help us find resolution and a hopeful future. This class, the third in the series taught by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, focuses on the readings for Yom Kippur.

The class was conducted via Zoom on August 27, 2026.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Monday, August 24, 2026.

(Zoom)

Rabbinic Intern Leora Pearl's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 22, 2026, introduced by Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Special Guest: Leora Pearl.

"A Kashmiri Muslim Dried Fruit Salesman; A Bahai Patient in Springfield, MA; A Jewish (Hi)story of Mauritius: The Tales of Meaning and Meandering From a Rabbinic Sabbatical"

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Lunch & Learn at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 22, 2026.

(Zoom)

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 22, 2026.

(Youtube)

The Haftarot and Torah Readings to which they are appended for the High Holy Days present us with real life challenges... and then help us find resolution and a hopeful future. This class, the second of four taught by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, focuses on the readings for the second day of Rosh Hashanah: the Akeda in Bereshit and Jeremiah Chapter 31.

The class was conducted via Zoom on August 20, 2026.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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 19, 2026, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 13:1.

(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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Monday, August 17, 2026.

(Zoom)

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 15, 2026.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 15, 2026.

(Youtube)

The Haftarot and Torah Readings to which they are appended for the High Holy Days present us with real life challenges... and then help us find resolution and a hopeful future. This class, the first of four by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, focuses on the readings for the first day of Rosh Hashanah.

The class was conducted via Zoom on August 13, 2026.

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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

(Zoom)

Shabbat Teaching with Rabbi-Cantor Malachi Kanfer at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 8, 2026.

Introduced by Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Special Guest: Rabbi-Cantor Malachi Kanfer.

Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 8, 2026.

(Youtube)

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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

(Zoom)

Rabbi Chaim Singer Franke's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 1, 2026.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Singer-Frankes.

Library Minyan member Henry Morgen's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 1, 2026.

(Youtube)

Special Guest: Henry Morgen.

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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

(Zoom)

Shabbat Teaching with Dr. Sarah Benor, Ph.D., Jewish Language Project Director, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 25, 2026, introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz.

(We hope to have a copy of the study text posted soon.)

(Youtube/Zoom)

Special Guest: Sarah Benor Ph.D..

Guest Speaker Jeremy Ornstein's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 25, 2026, introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz.

Jeremy is a close friend of the bride and groom-to-be, Noa Kligfeld and Ethan Less.

(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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

(Zoom)

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 21, 2026.

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 18, 2026.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 18, 2026.

(Youtube)

Rabbi-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 guide you into a world of serenity and tranquility.

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 14, 2026.

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 11, 2026.

(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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

(Zoom)

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - July 7, 2026.

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 4, 2026.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny and guest (IKAR) Rabbi Deborah Silver's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, July 4, 2026.

(Youtube)

Special Guest: Rabbi Deborah Silver.

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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

(Zoom)

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - June 30, 2026.

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 27, 2026.

(Zoom/Youtube)

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 27, 2026.

(Youtube)

Rabbi-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 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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

(Zoom)

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - June 23, 2026.

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Rabbi Tal Sessler's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 20, 2026, introduced by Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny.

We will examine the existential sagacity of Korach’s children in particular, and the pioneers of monotheism in general.

(Zoom/Youtube)

Special Guest: Rabbi Sal Tessler.

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 20, 2026.

(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 Rebecca Schatz at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

(Zoom)

Rabbi Ephraim Pelcovits' Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, June 13, 2026, introduced by Rabbi Rebecca Schatz.

In this session, we'll explore Korach's challenge to the leadership of Moses and Aaron, examine what some classical commentators understood to be the flaws in his rebellion, and ask what this biblical story might teach us about dissent, protest, and freedom of assembly in a democratic society.

(Zoom/Youtube)

Special Guest: Rabbi Ephraim Pelcovits.