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

  • 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.

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    Vaera II: It's About Power, Not Sex

    November 6th, 2020  |  1 hr 5 mins

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 19:1-20:18 - November 6, 2020.

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    Lech-Lecha II: God and Avram Cut A Covenant

    October 30th, 2020  |  52 mins 50 secs

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 14:1-15:21 - October 30, 2020.

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    Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World - What the Talmud Can Teach us Today - Class 1

    October 26th, 2020  |  1 hr 9 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.

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    Noach II: The Rainbow Covenant With All Humanity

    October 23rd, 2020  |  55 mins 24 secs

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 8:15-10:32 - October 23, 2020.

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    Bereshit II: A Fresh Look at Eve, Adam, Eden, Life and Death

    October 16th, 2020  |  1 hr 14 mins

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 2:4-4:26 - October 16, 2020.