Kehillat Israel Podcasts
Torah study, sermons and seminars on Jewish topics presented at Kehillat Israel, the largest Reconstructionist congregation in the world.
About the show
Recordings of the weekly Friday morning Torah study class at Kehillat Israel in Pacific Palisades, California as well as other events at K.I. including sermons, classes and public events.
Kehillat Israel is an inclusive Jewish synagogue community, which honors diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds. Grounded in Jewish cultural and religious tradition, and guided by the core Reconstructionist principle to value both the wisdom of the past and the need for evolving belief and practice, KI seeks through prayer, learning and Tikkun Olam to create a sacred space in which its members of all ages may find meaning, purpose and joy.
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Episodes
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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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The 70 Names of God - Class 4 - Leading A Life Of Godliness
January 10th, 2022 | 51 mins 32 secs
The Talmud famously claims there are 70 names of God. Join Rabbi Reuben in the final sessions exploring what these many names mean and how they reveal the personal qualities that Jewish tradition held as inspiration for our daily lives.
Rabbi Reuben dedicated this teaching to the memory of Bob Saget, a long-time, cherished member of the KI community. The class was conducted via Zoom on January 10, 2021, a day after Bob Saget's passing.
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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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The 70 Names of God - Class 3 - God's Names And Ours
December 13th, 2021 | 53 mins 39 secs
The Talmud famously claims there are 70 names of God. Join Rabbi Reuben in the third of four sessions exploring what these many names mean and how they reveal the personal qualities that Jewish tradition held as inspiration for our daily lives.
This class was conducted from the KI Sanctuary via Zoom on December 13, 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
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Chanukah for Grown Ups 2021
November 29th, 2021 | 1 hr 19 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein explores the adult, modern meanings of Chanukah through a series of texts from the Talmud to contemporary commentaries.
This class was conducted in person and via Zoom on the first night of Chanukah, November 28, 2021
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Vayeshev III: The Power Of Falling Down And Getting Up
November 26th, 2021 | 54 mins 58 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 39:1-40:20 - November 26, 2021
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Vayishlach III: What's In A Name?
November 19th, 2021 | 50 mins 43 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 35:1-32:3 - November 19, 2021
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The 70 Names of God - Class 2 - Going Deeper
November 15th, 2021 | 54 mins 28 secs
The Talmud famously claims there are 70 names of God. Join Rabbi Reuben in the second of four sessions exploring what these many names mean and how they reveal the personal qualities that Jewish tradition held as inspiration for our daily lives.
This class was conducted from the KI Sanctuary via Zoom on November 15, 2021
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Vayetzei III: Women, Monotheism and Ritual
November 12th, 2021 | 52 mins 27 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 31:17-32:3 - November 12, 2021
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Toldot III: Blessing and Disfunction
November 5th, 2021 | 44 mins 54 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 27:28-28:9 - November 5, 2021
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Chaye Sarah III: What Was Isaac Doing In The Field?
October 29th, 2021 | 57 mins 30 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 24:53-25:18 - October 29, 2021