Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 13, 2025.

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

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• Selections From The Reconstructionist Siddur

Rabbi-Dr. Michael Berenbaum's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 10, 2025.

(Youtube)

Special Guest: Rabbi Michael Berenbaum.

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• Shabbat Teaching: Pirkei Avot 1

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 10, 2025.

(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.

In Rabbi Rembaum's continuing series, he explores the rise and evolution of antisemitism, defined simply as “hatred toward Jews” (IHRA — International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance). The learning is text based and emphasizes interactive discussion. There is some lecturing, primarily to provide historical background. The sessions are organized chronologically: 1. Greek and Roman sources through the lens of Josephus Flavius, 2. Christian and Muslim writings through the 16th century, and 3. the rise and evolution of secular antisemitism from the 19th through the 21st centuries.

This session took place via Zoom on May 7, 2025.

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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• Antisemitism - Martin Luther Source Sheet

This is the second class in the second series studying the Book of the prophet Amos. This session focuses on Amos Chapter 5 staring at verse 18. Amos was active in the mid-eighth century BCE (ca. 750 BCE). He lived in the kingdom of Judah, in a town called Tekoa, some ten miles south of Jerusalem. Although he was from the Southern Kingdom, his prophecies focused on Israel, the Northern Kingdom. Unlike many of the other prophets, his primary charges against Israel dealt with injustice and immorality. Paganism, for Amos, was a secondary issue. Amos was a master of rhetorical argument, and his powerful use of metaphors is classical.

The class took place via Zoom on May 6, 2025

Special Guest: Rabbi Emeritus Joel Rembaum.

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• Amos Text

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, May 7, 2025, this week beginning with Shemot/Exodus 12:15.

(Facebook/Zoom)

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• Study Text

Rabbi Avi Havivi's siddur class at Temple Beth Am Los Angeles via Zoom - May 6, 2025.

Special Guest: Rabbi Avi Havivi.

Links:

• From The Reconstructionist Siddur

Rabbi-Cantor Hillary Chorny's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 3, 2025.

(Youtube/Zoom)

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• Study Text

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, May 3, 2025.

(Youtube)