Kehillat Israel Podcasts

Beshalach II: Coping With Fear

January 29th, 2021 | 58 mins 35 secs

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 14:15-16:10 - January 29, 2021

Texting: The Jewish Way with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld - Session 1

January 27th, 2021 | 1 hr 23 mins

The topic for this session: Hillel vs. Shammai.

The study of Torah is to be a lifelong enterprise. We do it not just to master the text or to learn how to perform the rituals of Judaism. Studying the texts is to help us encounter the challenges and opportunities of life. Hence texting (that is studying) is the Jewish way to live life to its fullest. In this class we will study and discuss some stories and texts from the Talmud as a way to explore issues both personal and societal in contemporary life.

This session was conducted via Zoom on January 27, 2021. Rabbi Strassfeld is introduced was Amy Bernstein, Senior Rabbi of Kehillat Israel.

Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World - What the Talmud Can Teach us Today - Class 4

January 26th, 2021 | 52 mins 16 secs

Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben discusses some fascinating ideas and conversations among the ancient rabbis gleaned from the pages of the Talmud. Written over 1500 years ago, the conversations continue to provide direction, inspiration and wisdom to illuminate the challenges we face in the 21st century. They include living through a world-wide pandemic, wrestling with issues of social equalitu, the role of women, inequality in the disposition of justice , and finding meaning and purpose in our lives.

This class took place via Zoom on January 26, 2021.

Bo II: Hardening The Heart

January 22nd, 2021 | 58 mins 38 secs

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 11:4-12:28 - January 22, 2021

Vaera II: The Plagues - Science, Faith and Fear

January 15th, 2021 | 53 mins 3 secs

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Exodus 7:8-8:15 - January 15, 2021

Shemot II: Moses Encounters God In The Burning Bush

January 8th, 2021 | 1 hr 10 mins

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 3:1-4:17 - January 8, 2021

Vayechi II: Unlocking Our Jewish Memory

January 1st, 2021 | 57 mins 21 secs

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 49:1-26 - January 1, 2021

Miketz II: The Joseph Story Unfolds

December 18th, 2020 | 55 mins 4 secs

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 41:53-43:15 - December 18, 2020.

Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World - What the Talmud Can Teach us Today About Hanukkah

December 15th, 2020 | 43 mins 36 secs

"The Mystery of Why We Light Hanukkah Candles Left to Right and Less to More". Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben discusses some fascinating ideas and conversations among the ancient rabbis gleaned from the pages of the Talmud. Written over 1500 years ago, the conversations continue to provide direction, inspiration and wisdom to illuminate the challenges we face in the 21st century. They include living through a world-wide pandemic, wrestling with issues of social equalitu, the role of women, inequality in the disposition of justice , and finding meaning and purpose in our lives.

This class took place via Zoom on December 15, 2020

Vayeshev II: Tamar Takes Control...In Private

December 11th, 2020 | 47 mins 10 secs

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 38:1-30 - December 11, 2020.

Hanukkah For Grownups

December 10th, 2020 | 1 hr 16 mins

Rabbi Amy Bernstein explores the spiritual meaning of Hanukkah as well as its historical roots.

This session took place via Zoom on December 9, 2020, the first night of Hanukkah.

Vayishlach II: Sexuality, Degradation and Revenge

December 4th, 2020 | 52 mins 59 secs

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 34:1-35:15 - December 4, 2020.

Vayetzei II: Does The "Truth" Of Jewish Origins Matter?

November 27th, 2020 | 1 hr 5 mins

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 30:14-31:16 - November 27, 2020.

Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World - What the Talmud Can Teach us Today - Class 2

November 24th, 2020 | 59 mins 3 secs