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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• Study Text

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.

Links:

• Psalm 34 Text

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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• Intro To Jewish Theology - God's Complxity: Multiple Manifestations Source Sheet

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

(Youtube/Zoom)

Special Guest: Rabbi Nico Losorelli .

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• Study Text

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.

Links:

• Joshua 24:1 Text

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.

Links:

• Psalm 34 Text

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

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Links:

• Source Sheet - God’s Complexity: Justice and Mercy