
Senior Rabbi Amy Bernstein
Co-Host of Kehillat Israel Podcasts
Rabbi Bernstein is Senior Rabbi of Kehillat Israel. Prior to serving at KI she was the Rabbi of Temple Israel in Duluth, Minnesota. She graduated from the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College which awarded her an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree, in 2022, for her 25 years of rabbinic service.
An Atlanta native, Rabbi Bernstein holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Cultural Anthropology from Northwestern University, where she also earned a certificate in Women’s Studies. She is an alumna of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality two year rabbinic intensive, is a Senior Rabbinic Fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, and is Past President of the Southern California Board of Rabbis. In 2023, Rabbi Bernstein was awarded the prestigious Woman of the Year Award by Assemblymember Jaqui Irwin's office.
Rabbi Bernstein is passionate about bringing the deep wisdom of the Jewish tradition to meet the challenges and opportunities of the current moment. She is a warm and engaging presence known for her energy, insight, humor, and compassion.
Senior Rabbi Amy Bernstein has hosted 567 Episodes.
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Terumah III: Building A Place For God Among/Within Us
February 4th, 2022 | 57 mins 5 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 26:31-27:19 - February 4, 2022
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Mishpatim III: First Do, Then Hear
January 28th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 23:20-24:18 - January 28, 2022
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1 Topic, 2 Rabbis, 3 Plus Opinions - The Letter of the Law vs. The Spirit of the Law
January 26th, 2022 | 59 mins 4 secs
Rabbis Amy Bernstein and Daniel Sher engage in a spirited discussion of a major issue facing liberal Jews: on what should Jewish practice be based... if anything? Among the subjects they touch on, based on their personal experiences, are Kashrut, tefillin, weaing a yamuke, tallit and circumcision.
This disucssion took place via Zoom on January 26, 2022.
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Yitro: Was Sinai An Initiation Rite?
January 21st, 2022 | 59 mins 29 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 18:1-20:23 - January 21, 2022
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Beshalach III: The Slow And Difficult Weaning Of The Israelites
January 14th, 2022 | 53 mins 25 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 14:26-17:16 - January 14, 2022
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Bo III - The Exodus And Jewish Identity
January 7th, 2022 | 57 mins 18 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 12:29-13:16 - January 7, 2022
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Shemot III: Once Again A Woman Rescues Moses
December 24th, 2021 | 1 hr 3 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 4:18-6:1 - December 24, 2021
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Vayechi III: Joseph Affirms His Higher Purpose
December 17th, 2021 | 59 mins 27 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 49:27-50:26 - December 17, 2021
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Vayigash III: Was Joseph A Righteous Man... Or A Despot?
December 10th, 2021 | 55 mins 25 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 46:28-47:27 - December 10, 2021
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Miketz III: Joseph - A Complex Man Of Many Colors
December 3rd, 2021 | 55 mins 49 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 43:16-44:17 - December 3, 2021
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Chanukah for Grown Ups 2021
November 29th, 2021 | 1 hr 19 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein explores the adult, modern meanings of Chanukah through a series of texts from the Talmud to contemporary commentaries.
This class was conducted in person and via Zoom on the first night of Chanukah, November 28, 2021
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Vayeshev III: The Power Of Falling Down And Getting Up
November 26th, 2021 | 54 mins 58 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 39:1-40:20 - November 26, 2021
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Vayishlach III: What's In A Name?
November 19th, 2021 | 50 mins 43 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 35:1-32:3 - November 19, 2021
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Vayetzei III: Women, Monotheism and Ritual
November 12th, 2021 | 52 mins 27 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 31:17-32:3 - November 12, 2021
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Toldot III: Blessing and Disfunction
November 5th, 2021 | 44 mins 54 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 27:28-28:9 - November 5, 2021
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Chaye Sarah III: What Was Isaac Doing In The Field?
October 29th, 2021 | 57 mins 30 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 24:53-25:18 - October 29, 2021