
Senior Rabbi Amy Bernstein
Co-Host of Kehillat Israel Podcasts
Rabbi Amy Bernstein is the Senior Rabbi of Kehillat Israel in Pacific Palisades, CA. 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 556 Episodes.
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Foundations For A Successful Judaism: Environmental Ethics
April 11th, 2024 | 1 hr 15 mins
In the latest class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein leads a study of texts dealing with the various, sometimes conflicting, ideas of Jewish identity . The curriculum for the series was developed by the Hartman Institute.
This event took place in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on April 10, 2024.
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Shemini: God Is Israel's Mikveh and Hope
April 5th, 2024 | 1 hr 7 mins
abbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 10:4 - April 5, 2024.
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Foundations For A Thoughtful Judaism - Coping With Limited Resources And Unlimited Needs
April 4th, 2024 | 1 hr 17 mins
In the latest class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein leads a study of texts dealing with the various, sometimes conflicting, ideas of Jewish identity . The curriculum for the series was developed by the Hartman Institute.
This event took place in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on April 3, 2024.
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Tzav: A Perpetual Fire
March 29th, 2024 | 58 mins 49 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 6:1 - March 29, 2024.
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Foundations For A Thoughtful Judaism - Torah For A Time Of War
March 28th, 2024 | 1 hr 10 mins
In the ninth class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein leads a study of Yehuda Kurtzer's essay: "Torah For A Time Of War: A Moral Map For An Impossible Present". Yehuda Kurtzer is President of the Shalom Harman Institute.
This event took place in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on March 27, 2024.
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Vayikra: Receiving The Call
March 24th, 2024 | 1 hr 1 min
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 1:1 - March 22, 2024.
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Foundations For A Thoughtful Judaism - Covenent Ethics
March 21st, 2024 | 1 hr 12 mins
In the eighth class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein leads a study of texts dealing with the various, sometimes conflicting, ideas of Jewish identity . The curriculum for the series was developed by the Hartman Institute.
This event took place in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on March 20, 2024.
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Pekudei: Proof Of Forgiveness
March 15th, 2024 | 52 mins 30 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 38:21 - March 15, 2024.
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Foundations For A Thoughtful Judaism - Creation Ethics
March 15th, 2024 | 1 hr 13 mins
In the seventh class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein leads a study of texts dealing with the various, sometimes conflicting, ideas of Jewish identity . The curriculum for the series was developed by the Hartman Institute.
This event took place in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on March 13, 2024.
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Vayakhel: Art, Wisdom and Holy Inspiration
March 8th, 2024 | 59 mins 18 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 35:1 - March 8, 2024.
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Ki Tisa: When To Hold On And When To Move On
March 1st, 2024 | 1 hr 15 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 32:1 - March 1, 2024.
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Tetzaveh: The Power of Silence
February 23rd, 2024 | 55 mins 53 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Exodus/Shemot 28:1 - February 23, 2024.
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Yitro: Soaring Towards God On Eagle's Wings
February 2nd, 2024 | 47 mins 27 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot - 19:1 - February 2, 2024.
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Beshallach: Trust, Belief and Truth
January 26th, 2024 | 59 mins 7 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot - 14:5 - January 26, 2024.
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Bo: Renewal Is In Our Hands
January 19th, 2024 | 49 mins 54 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot - 10:1 - January 19, 2024.
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Vaera: Despair, Cynicism and Hope
January 12th, 2024 | 56 mins 48 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot - 5:1 - January 12, 2024.