
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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Parashat Vaera II
February 17th, 2013 | 56 mins 22 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Exodus 7:8-8:15- January 11, 2013
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Parashat Shemot III
February 17th, 2013 | 58 mins 6 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Exodus 4:18-6:1 - January 4, 2013
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Parashat Vayechi III
February 17th, 2013 | 52 mins 53 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class:Genesis 49:27-49:30 - December 28, 2012
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Parashat Miketz III
February 17th, 2013 | 55 mins 19 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Genesis 46:16-44:17 – December 14, 2012
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Parashat Vayashev III
February 17th, 2013 | 1 hr 7 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Genesis 39:1-40:23 – December 7, 2012
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Parashat Vayetzei III
February 17th, 2013 | 59 mins 45 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Genesis 31:17-32-3 - November 30, 2012
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Rabbi Bernstein's Yom Kippur Sermon - 2012
February 17th, 2013 | 20 mins 22 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein talks about change, tradition and community.
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Rabbi Bernstein's Kol Nidre Sermon - 2012
February 17th, 2013 | 13 mins 55 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein talks about shame, self-forgiveness and atonement.
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Rabbi Bernstein's Rosh Hashanah Sermon - 2012
February 17th, 2013 | 18 mins 42 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein talks about prayer, community and hope.
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Real Housewives of the Bible - Part 1 - Eve
February 17th, 2013 | 1 hr 34 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein teaches the real stories of the women of the Bible who are rich and complex characters
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Real Housewives of the Bible - Part 2 - Sarah
February 17th, 2013 | 55 mins 50 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein teaches the real stories of the women of the Bible who are rich and complex characters
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Real Housewives of the Bible - Part 3 - Hagar
February 17th, 2013 | 1 hr 12 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein teaches the real stories of the women of the Bible who are rich and complex characters