
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 557 Episodes.
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KI Tetze III: What You Have Is Not Yours!
September 9th, 2022 | 51 mins 38 secs
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 24:14-25:19 - September 9,, 2022
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Why Do We Do That? - High Holy Days
September 8th, 2022 | 1 hr 35 secs
Rabbi Bernstein takes an informative and entertaining look at why Jews do what they do. This class explores the significance of various High Holy Days practices.
The class was conducted at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on September 8 2022.
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Shoftim III: But What Does It Mean For Us Today?
September 2nd, 2022 | 1 hr 3 secs
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 19:14-21:9 - September 2,, 2022
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Reeh III: Reconstructing The Past
August 26th, 2022 | 57 mins 36 secs
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 - August 26, 2022
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Ekev III: Personal And Communal Choice
August 19th, 2022 | 48 mins 48 secs
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 10:12-11:25 - August 19, 2022
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Vaetchanan III: The 10 Commandments And The Shema
August 12th, 2022 | 55 mins 56 secs
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 5:1-7:11 - August 12, 2022
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Shelach III
June 24th, 2022 | 52 mins 1 sec
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class t Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Numbers 15:8-41 - June 24, 2022
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Beha'alotecha III: Cravings
June 17th, 2022 | 1 hr 3 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Numbers 10:35-12:16 - June 17, 2022
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Why Do We Do That? - Tallit
June 17th, 2022 | 1 hr 3 mins
Rabbi Bernstein takes an informative and entertaining look at why Jews do what they do. This class explores the significance of wearing a tallit.
The class was conducted at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on June 15 2022.
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Behar III: Change Is Possible!
May 20th, 2022 | 49 mins 17 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 25:29-26:2 - May 20, 2022.
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Emor III: Occasions Sacred And Not
May 13th, 2022 | 52 mins 2 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 23:23-24:23 - May 13, 2022
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Kedoshim III: The Holiness Challenge
May 6th, 2022 | 54 mins 13 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 19:15-20:27 - May 6, 2022
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Acharei Mot III: Yasher Koach!
April 29th, 2022 | 52 mins 28 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 17:1-18:30 - April 29. 2022
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Why Do We Do That? - Class 2 - Havdalah
April 27th, 2022 | 52 mins 37 secs
Rabbi Bernstein takes an informative and entertaining look at why Jews do what they do. This class covers Havdalah customs including lighting a special candle and smelling spices.
The class was conducted at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on April 28, 2022.
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Metzora III: Finding Hidden Sparks Of Holiness
April 8th, 2022 | 56 mins 13 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 14:33-15:33 - April 8. 2022
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Tazria III: The Power In Seeing Others
April 1st, 2022 | 54 mins 36 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 13:29-59 - April 1. 2022