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 4, 2023, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:13.

(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.

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

Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - May 21, 2024

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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)

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on February 27, 2021.

(Livestream/Zoom)

“Unique Jewish Experiences” - Living meaningfully and honestly is a great accomplishment. What do Mitzvot add to just being a “good person”, based on Chapter 10 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 May 20, 2024.

Special Guest: Rabbi Chaim Sperlin.

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)

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.

RabbI Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 18, 2024.

NOTE: Program is joined in progress due to technical issues.

(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 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-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 18, 2024.

(Youtube)

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.

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 Intern Rachel Cohn's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on January 30, 2021.

(Livestream/Zoom)

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)