In this class, Rabbi Joshua Cahan delves into the question: what story is the Haggadah telling? The Haggadah is a liturgy text whose focus is actually praise of God for the Redemption from Egypt rather than the complex human drama. In this class, Rabbi Cahan takes a quick tour through Maggid to see how that lens helps us to track its structure. He ends with a few thoughts about how we might find meaning in the act of 'declaring God's wonders'.

Rabbi Cahan compiled and edited the Yedid Nefesh bencher and is introducing the new Yedid Nefesh Haggadah this Spring. He spent 13 years teaching high school Talmud and Tefilah in New York and 8 summers running the Beit Midrash program at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. He holds Rabbinic Ordination and a Ph.D. in Talmud from the Jewish Theological Seminary.

This session took place in person at Temple Beth Am and via Zoom on March 8, 2023. Rabbi Cahan is introduced by Rabbi Cantor Hillary Chorny.

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• Sippur and Haggadah Source Sheet

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 8, 2023, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 7:2.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Shabbat Learning with Rabbinic Intern Yael Aranoff, March 4, 2023, at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Special Guest: Yael Aranoff.

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• Study Text

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, March 4, 2023.

(Youtube)

Links:

• Study Text

11th-century French commentary, conducted by Rabbi Adam Kligfeld at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 7:1.

(Facebok/Zoom)

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• Study Text

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles and via Zoom - February 28, 2023

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Rabbinic Intern Ben Sigal's Shabbat Learning with Rabbinic Inter Ben Sigal at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 25, 2023.

(Youtube/Zoom)

Special Guest: Ben Sigal.

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• Study Text

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, February 25, 2023.

(Youtube)

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, February 22, 2023, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 6:29.

(Facebook/Zoom)

Links:

• Study Text