
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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Why Do We Do That? - Class 1 - Shabbat
March 30th, 2022 | 56 mins 41 secs
Rabbi Bernstein takes an informative and entertaining look at why Jews do what they do. This class covers Shabbat customs including lighting candles, making Kiddush and blessing Challah.
The class was conducted at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on March 30, 2022.
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Shemini III: Kashrut And Justice
March 25th, 2022 | 48 mins 53 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 11:1-47 - March 25. 2022
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Tzav III: Consumption And The Sacred
March 18th, 2022 | 54 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 8:1-36 - March 18. 2022
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Vayikra III: Guilt and Purification
March 11th, 2022 | 1 hr 32 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 4:27-5:26 - March 11, 2022
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Pekudei III: The Mishkan vs. The Golden Calf
March 3rd, 2022 | 54 mins 10 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 39:22-40:38 - March 4, 2022
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KI Tisa III: Can We See God? Should We?
February 18th, 2022 | 52 mins 12 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 33:12-34:35 - February 18, 2022
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Terumah III: Building A Place For God Among/Within Us
February 4th, 2022 | 57 mins 5 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 26:31-27:19 - February 4, 2022
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Mishpatim III: First Do, Then Hear
January 28th, 2022 | 1 hr 1 min
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 23:20-24:18 - January 28, 2022
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1 Topic, 2 Rabbis, 3 Plus Opinions - The Letter of the Law vs. The Spirit of the Law
January 26th, 2022 | 59 mins 4 secs
Rabbis Amy Bernstein and Daniel Sher engage in a spirited discussion of a major issue facing liberal Jews: on what should Jewish practice be based... if anything? Among the subjects they touch on, based on their personal experiences, are Kashrut, tefillin, weaing a yamuke, tallit and circumcision.
This disucssion took place via Zoom on January 26, 2022.
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Yitro: Was Sinai An Initiation Rite?
January 21st, 2022 | 59 mins 29 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 18:1-20:23 - January 21, 2022
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Beshalach III: The Slow And Difficult Weaning Of The Israelites
January 14th, 2022 | 53 mins 25 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 14:26-17:16 - January 14, 2022
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Bo III - The Exodus And Jewish Identity
January 7th, 2022 | 57 mins 18 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 12:29-13:16 - January 7, 2022
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Shemot III: Once Again A Woman Rescues Moses
December 24th, 2021 | 1 hr 3 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 4:18-6:1 - December 24, 2021
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Vayechi III: Joseph Affirms His Higher Purpose
December 17th, 2021 | 59 mins 27 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 49:27-50:26 - December 17, 2021
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Vayigash III: Was Joseph A Righteous Man... Or A Despot?
December 10th, 2021 | 55 mins 25 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 46:28-47:27 - December 10, 2021
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Miketz III: Joseph - A Complex Man Of Many Colors
December 3rd, 2021 | 55 mins 49 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 43:16-44:17 - December 3, 2021