
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 571 Episodes.
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Parashat Mishpatim I
February 24th, 2017 | 58 mins 49 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class, guest teacher Rabbi Nick Renner - Exodus 21:1-37 - February 24, 2017
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Parashat Yitro - At the Foot of Sinai
February 17th, 2017 | 1 hr 4 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 18:1-20:23 - February 17, 2017
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Parashat Beshallach I - The Challenge of Salvation
February 10th, 2017 | 1 hr 8 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 13:17-15:26 - February 10, 2017
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Parashat Bo I
February 3rd, 2017 | 1 hr 2 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 10:1-11:3 - February 3, 2017
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Parashat Vaera I - Seeking The Name of God
January 27th, 2017 | 1 hr 2 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 6:2-7:7 - January 27, 2017
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Parashat Shemot I - The Birth of Civil Disobeidience
January 20th, 2017 | 1 hr 18 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 1:1-2:25 - January 20, 2017
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Parashat Veyechi I
January 13th, 2017 | 1 hr 3 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 47:28-48:22 - January 13, 2017
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Parashat Vayashev I
December 23rd, 2016 | 1 hr 11 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis -37:1-34 - Dec. 23, 2016
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Parashat Vayishlach 1
December 16th, 2016 | 1 hr 11 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 32:4-33:20 - Dec. 16, 2016
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The Ethical Wisdom of the Sages - Pirkay Avot Class 2
December 9th, 2016 | 1 hr 24 mins
Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben's class on ethical wisdom in the Jewish tradition - Class 2 - December 5, 2016
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Parashat Vayetze I
December 9th, 2016 | 1 hr 13 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 28:10-30:13 - Dec. 9, 2016
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Parashat Toldot I
December 2nd, 2016 | 1 hr 6 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 25:19-26:22 - Dec. 2, 2016
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Parashat Chaye Sarah I
November 25th, 2016 | 59 mins 43 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 23:1-24:9
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Parashat Lech Lecha and the Election
November 11th, 2016 | 1 hr 6 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 12:1-13:18 - November 11, 2016
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Parashat Bereshit I
October 28th, 2016 | 1 hr 15 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 1:1-2:3 - October 28, 2016
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Sukkot - Ecclesiastes
October 24th, 2016 | 1 hr 6 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Ecclesiastes - October 21, 2016