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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Beshalach II: Coping With Fear
January 29th, 2021 | 58 mins 35 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 14:15-16:10 - January 29, 2021
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Texting: The Jewish Way with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld - Session 1
January 27th, 2021 | 1 hr 23 mins
The topic for this session: Hillel vs. Shammai.
The study of Torah is to be a lifelong enterprise. We do it not just to master the text or to learn how to perform the rituals of Judaism. Studying the texts is to help us encounter the challenges and opportunities of life. Hence texting (that is studying) is the Jewish way to live life to its fullest. In this class we will study and discuss some stories and texts from the Talmud as a way to explore issues both personal and societal in contemporary life.
This session was conducted via Zoom on January 27, 2021. Rabbi Strassfeld is introduced was Amy Bernstein, Senior Rabbi of Kehillat Israel.
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Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World - What the Talmud Can Teach us Today - Class 4
January 26th, 2021 | 52 mins 16 secs
Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben discusses some fascinating ideas and conversations among the ancient rabbis gleaned from the pages of the Talmud. Written over 1500 years ago, the conversations continue to provide direction, inspiration and wisdom to illuminate the challenges we face in the 21st century. They include living through a world-wide pandemic, wrestling with issues of social equalitu, the role of women, inequality in the disposition of justice , and finding meaning and purpose in our lives.
This class took place via Zoom on January 26, 2021.
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Bo II: Hardening The Heart
January 22nd, 2021 | 58 mins 38 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 11:4-12:28 - January 22, 2021
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Vaera II: The Plagues - Science, Faith and Fear
January 15th, 2021 | 53 mins 3 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Exodus 7:8-8:15 - January 15, 2021
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Shemot II: Moses Encounters God In The Burning Bush
January 8th, 2021 | 1 hr 10 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 3:1-4:17 - January 8, 2021
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Vayechi II: Unlocking Our Jewish Memory
January 1st, 2021 | 57 mins 21 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 49:1-26 - January 1, 2021
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Miketz II: The Joseph Story Unfolds
December 18th, 2020 | 55 mins 4 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 41:53-43:15 - December 18, 2020.
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Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World - What the Talmud Can Teach us Today About Hanukkah
December 15th, 2020 | 43 mins 36 secs
"The Mystery of Why We Light Hanukkah Candles Left to Right and Less to More". Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben discusses some fascinating ideas and conversations among the ancient rabbis gleaned from the pages of the Talmud. Written over 1500 years ago, the conversations continue to provide direction, inspiration and wisdom to illuminate the challenges we face in the 21st century. They include living through a world-wide pandemic, wrestling with issues of social equalitu, the role of women, inequality in the disposition of justice , and finding meaning and purpose in our lives.
This class took place via Zoom on December 15, 2020
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Vayeshev II: Tamar Takes Control...In Private
December 11th, 2020 | 47 mins 10 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 38:1-30 - December 11, 2020.
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Hanukkah For Grownups
December 10th, 2020 | 1 hr 16 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein explores the spiritual meaning of Hanukkah as well as its historical roots.
This session took place via Zoom on December 9, 2020, the first night of Hanukkah.
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Vayishlach II: Sexuality, Degradation and Revenge
December 4th, 2020 | 52 mins 59 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 34:1-35:15 - December 4, 2020.
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Vayetzei II: Does The "Truth" Of Jewish Origins Matter?
November 27th, 2020 | 1 hr 5 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 30:14-31:16 - November 27, 2020.
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Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World - What the Talmud Can Teach us Today - Class 2
November 24th, 2020 | 59 mins 3 secs
Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben discusses some fascinating ideas and conversations among the ancient rabbis gleaned from the pages of the Talmud. Written over 1500 years ago, the conversations continue to provide direction, inspiration and wisdom to illuminate the challenges we face in the 21st century. They include living through a world-wide pandemic, wrestling with issues of social equalitu, the role of women, inequality in the disposition of justice , and finding meaning and purpose in our lives.
This class took place via Zoom on November 24, 2020.
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Toldot II: Rivka Takes Control
November 20th, 2020 | 1 hr 5 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 27:1-46 - November 20, 2020.
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Chaye Sarah II: Rivka The Strong
November 13th, 2020 | 53 mins 39 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 24:1-24:52 - November 13, 2020.