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 March 3, 2021, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 3:12.

(Livestream/Zoom)

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• Study Text

Dr. Erica Rothblum, Rabbi Schatz, and her parents: Moreh Dale and Tracy, explore creative seder ideas. They model, discuss, brainstorm, and provide practical takeaways for a fun and innovative seder.

Special Guest: Dr. Erica Rothblum.

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• How to....Build a Creative Seder Spring 2021 By Dr. Erica Rothblum, Rabbi Rebecca Schatz, Moreh Dale Schatz, Tracy Schatz

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles - March 9, 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.

This session was conducted at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on March 8, 2021.

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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• Shir HaShirim Handout - Chapters 1-2

Most of us think of slavery as something that happened in Biblical Times, or in the Pre-Civil War South, or in place likes contemporary Darfur. But there are cases of slavery happening right here in Los Angeles. This interactive event focuses on modern-day slavery and redemption. Our program includes speakers from HIAS, One LA, and the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST), who update us on the global and domestic challenges fueling modern-day slavery and share some personal experiences. Participants explore these issues more deeply with an interactive discussion and an immersive experience.

This event is organized by TBA's Refugee Task Force and One LA team, in coordination with Joe Goldman of HIAS is one of our speakers. HIAS (founded as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society in 1881) works around the world to protect refugees who have been forced to flee their homelands because of who they are, including ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities. The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) is a Los Angeles–based nonprofit organization that is working to put an end to modern slavery and human trafficking through comprehensive, life-transforming services to survivors and a platform to advocate for groundbreaking policies and legislation.

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• Ten Plagues Of Modern Slavery

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 6, 2021.

(Livestream/Zoom)

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• Parsha Vayakhel: Study Text

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on March 6, 2021.

(Livestream/Zoom)

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• KI Tisa: Study Text: Strangers In Waiting

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.

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• Study Text