Senior Rabbi Amy Bernstein
Co-Host of Kehillat Israel Podcasts
Rabbi Bernstein became our Senior Rabbi in July 2014, after serving four years as Associate Rabbi. An Atlanta native, Rabbi Bernstein has 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 also an alumna of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia. Her rabbinic training included one year as a visiting graduate student at Ben Gurion University of the Negev in Israel.
Before coming to KI, Rabbi Bernstein was the rabbi of Temple Israel in Duluth, Minnesota for 14 years. As the only rabbi for several hours in either direction, she represented the Jewish community in the Greater Northland region. She served two terms as president of the Arrowhead Interfaith Council and six years on the Board of Trustees of the College of St. Scholastica, where she was also on the founding board of the Oreck/Alpern Inter-religious Forum. She was a scholar-in-residence for the Jewish Chautauqua Society and lectured widely throughout the Northland.
Outside of her rabbinical work, Rabbi Bernstein performs as a member of Three Altos, a vocal trio.
Rabbi Bernstein is President of the Board of Rabbis of Southern California.
Rabbi Bernstein makes her home in Pacific Palisades with her partner, Judy Griffith, her daughter, Eliana, and their rescue Chihuahua, Olivia.
Senior Rabbi Amy Bernstein has hosted 542 Episodes.
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Parashat Chukat III
June 15th, 2013 | 1 hr 12 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Numbers 23:39-25:9 - June 14, 2013
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The Family Guide To Mental Health Care
May 26th, 2013 | 58 mins 43 secs
Dr. Lloyd Sederer, M.D. speaking at Kehillat Israel Limmud Shabbat - May 24, 2013
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Parashat Beha'aloteha III
May 24th, 2013 | 59 mins 34 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Numbers 10:35-12:16 - May 24, 2013
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Parashat Naso III
May 17th, 2013 | 1 hr 9 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Numbers 6:22-6:27 - The Priestly Blessing - May 17, 2013
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Overview of Bamidbar
May 10th, 2013 | 49 mins 5 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Overview of Bamidbar (Numbers) - May 10, 2013
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Parashat Emor III
April 26th, 2013 | 57 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Leviticus 23:23-24:23 - April 26, 2013
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Kedoshim III
April 19th, 2013 | 59 mins 5 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Leviticus 19:26-19:37 - April 19, 2013
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A Journey of Hope: Faith, Spirituality and Tolerance
April 17th, 2013 | 1 hr 7 mins
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish speaking at Kehillat Israel as part of Los Angeles Civil Discourse Week - April 17, 2013
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Parashat Metzorah III
April 12th, 2013 | 54 mins 22 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Leviticus 15:1-15:33 - April 12, 2013
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Shemini III
April 5th, 2013 | 1 hr 28 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Leviticus 11:1-11:47 - April 5, 2013
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Pesach 2013
March 22nd, 2013 | 55 mins 2 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Pesach 2013 - March 22, 2013 - Guest teacher: Rabbi Dan Aronson
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Parashat Ki Tisa III
March 1st, 2013 | 56 mins 50 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Exodus 33:12-34:35 - March 1, 2013
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Parashat Tetzaveh III
February 22nd, 2013 | 58 mins 32 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Exodus 29:19-30:10 - February 22, 2013
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Parshat Terumah III
February 19th, 2013 | 41 mins 57 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Exodus 26:31-27:19 - February 15, 2013
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Parshat Mishpatim III
February 17th, 2013 | 52 mins 37 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Exodus 23:20-24-18 - February 8, 2013
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Parashat Yitro III
February 17th, 2013 | 1 hr 5 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Exodus 19:1-20:23 - February 2, 2013