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.
Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
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
Siddur Class #207 - Neo-Hasidic - Rabbi Arthur Green - Part 1
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - October 27, 2026
Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Links:
Rabbi Arthur Green Source Sheet 1Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 4 Verse 6
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, October 26, 2026.
(Zoom)
Links:
Study TextShabbat Teaching: VAYERA
Rabbinic Intern Leora Pearl's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 24, 2026.
(Youtube/Zoom)
Special Guest: Leora Pearl.
Links:
Study Text - Torah Portion Study Text- Haftarah PortionShabbat Sermon: “Seeing and Hearing You Before the Journey”
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 24, 2026.
(Youtube)
Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 4 Verse 3
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, October 12, 2026.
(Zoom)
Links:
Study TextShabbat Teaching: Torah Study: Parashat Lech Lecha
Rabbinic Intern Jessica Giordano's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 17, 2026.
(Youtube/Zoom)
Special Guest: Jessica Giordano.
Links:
Study TextShabbat Sermon: "How Do We Build?"
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 17, 2026.
(Youtube)
Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Siddur Class #206 - Renewal - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Part 13
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - October 13, 2026
Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Links:
Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi Source Sheet 7Rashi Study: Shemot/Exodus 13:10
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, October 14, 2026, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 13:10.
(Zoom/Facebook)
Links:
Study TextShabbat Teaching: "Reminders of Our Mistakes"
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 10, 2026.
(Youtube/Zoom)
Links:
Study TextShabbat Sermon: "The Goodest and the Goddest We Can Be”
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 10, 2026.
(Youtube)
Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
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 Study: Shemot/Exodus 13:8
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, October 7, 2026, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 13:8.
(Zoom/Facebook)
Links:
Study TextSiddur Class #205 - Renewal - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Part 12
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - October 6, 2026
Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Links:
Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi Source Sheet 8Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 4 Verse 1
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, October 5, 2026.
(Zoom)
Links:
Study TextShemini Atzeret/Yizkor Sermon: "Lanyard of Love"
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, October 10, 2026.
(Youtube)
Rashi Study: Shemot/Exodus 13:7
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 30, 2026, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 13:
(Zoom/Facebook)
Links:
Study TextRashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 14
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, September 28, 2026.
(Zoom)
Links:
Study Text Rabbi Schatz's Kol Nidre DrashSukkot Sermon: "Rush to Build Your Yom Kippur Self on Sukkot"
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Sukkot Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 27, 2026.
(Youtube)
Shabbat Teaching: "Lulav and Etrog Seudah Shlishit 2026"
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 26, 2026
(Youtube/Zoom)
Links:
Study TextSukkot/Shabbat Sermon: “Temporarily Permanent"
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Sukkot/Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 26, 2026.
(Youtube)
Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
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 Study: Shemot/Exodus 13:5
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 23, 2026, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 13:5.
(Zoom/Facebook)
Links:
Study TextSiddur Class #204 - Renewal - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Part 11
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - September 22, 2026
Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Links:
Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi Source Sheet 7Yom Kippur Yizkor Sermon: ‘Should’ is Only the Beginning
Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Yom Kippur Yizkor Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 20, 2026.
(Youtube)
Yom Kippur Sermon: "Every Love Story Has a Yizkor: Grief and the Years Between"
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Yom Kippur Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 21, 2026.
(Youtube)
Kol Nidre Sermon: "Yom K’Purim: Starting a Day of Joy"
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Kol Nidre Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 20, 2026.
(Youtube)
Kol Nidre Sermon: "Decay—A Jewish Spiritual Response"
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Kol Nidre Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 20, 2026.
(Youtube)
Shabbat Teaching: "Feeling Regret and Finding Comfort - Teshuvah"
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 19, 2026.
(Youtube/Zoom)
Links:
Study TextShabbat Sermon: "The Honest Portrait: What We Prune & What We Cultivate"
Dr. Erica Rothblum's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 19, 2026.
(Youtube)
Special Guest: Dr. Erica Rothblum.
Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
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.
Siddur Class #203 - Renewal - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Part 10
Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - September 15, 2026
Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.
Links:
Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi Source Sheet 7Rashi Study: Megillat Esther with Rashi - Chapter 3 Verse 12
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, September 14, 2026.
(Zoom)
Links:
Study TextRosh Hashanah Sermon: "Kiven Libo: Show up, Look in"
Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 13, 2026.
(Youtube)
Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "Reclaiming the עם/Am/People"
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 12, 2026.
(Youtube)
Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "Finding Courage Together"
Rabbi Matt Shapiro's Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 12, 2026.
(Youtube)
Special Guest: Rabbi Matt Shapiro.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon: "The Time Is Short. Do The Work"
Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 11, 2026.
(Youtube)
Elul 2026 - The Four Haftarot - Class 5
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 final oone in the series taught by Rabbi Joel Rembaum, focuses on the readings for Yom Kippur Mincha.
The class was conducted via Zoom on September 10, 2026.
Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.
Mindfulness with Rabbi Adam Kligfeld
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.
