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

  • Pinchas III 2019

    July 27th, 2019  |  1 hr 5 mins

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Numbers 28:16-30:1 - July 26, 2019

  • Balak 2019: Prophesy vs. Magic

    July 19th, 2019  |  1 hr 1 min

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Numbers 22:1-25:9 - July 19, 2019

  • Chukat 2019: Violence vs. Peace

    July 12th, 2019  |  58 mins 3 secs

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Numbers 20:1-29 - July 12, 2019

  • Korach 2019: Rebellion and Leadership

    July 5th, 2019  |  57 mins 44 secs

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Numbers 16:1-18:32 - July 5, 2019

  • Beha'alotecha III 2019

    June 21st, 2019  |  59 mins 19 secs

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 11:1-12:16 - June 21, 2019

  • Naso III 2019: Serving Others, Serving God

    June 14th, 2019  |  1 hr 38 secs

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 7:1-89 - June 14, 2019

  • Jewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 7

    June 13th, 2019  |  1 hr 26 mins

    This is the seventh and final class in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.

  • Bamidbar III 2019: Human Dignity and The Power of Counting

    June 7th, 2019  |  1 hr 5 mins

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 3:14-4:20 - June 7, 2019

  • Bechukotai 2019: Blessings and Curses

    May 31st, 2019  |  1 hr 3 mins

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Leviticus 26:3-27:34 - May 31, 2019

  • Jewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 6

    May 30th, 2019  |  1 hr 14 mins

    This is the sixth in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.

  • Behar 2019: The Jubilee Year - Challenging Norms

    May 24th, 2019  |  59 mins 16 secs

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 25:1-28 - May 24, 2019

  • Jewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 5

    May 23rd, 2019  |  1 hr 26 mins

    This is the fifth in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.

  • Jewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 4

    May 23rd, 2019  |  1 hr 17 mins

    This is the fourth in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.

  • Emor 2019: Probing The Meaning of the Yearly Holidays

    May 17th, 2019  |  1 hr 5 mins

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 23:3-38 - May 17, 2019

  • Acharei Mot 2019

    May 3rd, 2019  |  52 mins 57 secs

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Leviticus 16:1-18:30 - May 3, 2019

  • Jewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 3

    April 25th, 2019  |  1 hr 5 mins

    This is the third in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.