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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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
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The 70 Names of God - Class 1: Why So Many Names?
October 25th, 2021 | 55 mins 35 secs
The Talmud famously claims there are 70 names of God. Join Rabbi Reuben in the first 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 October 26, 2021
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Vayera III: Sarah and Hagar Assert Themselves
October 22nd, 2021 | 48 mins 13 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 21:1-22:24 - October 22, 2021
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Lech Lecha III: Sarai, Hagar And An Imperfect Avram
October 15th, 2021 | 54 mins 28 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 16:1-17:27 - October 15, 2021
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Noach III: Should We Be Reaching For The Sky?
October 8th, 2021 | 49 mins 7 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 11:1-32 - October 8, 2021
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Bereshit III: Was The Flood Our Fault?
October 1st, 2021 | 1 hr 1 min
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 5:1-6:8 - October 1, 2021