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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Behar I
May 12th, 2023 | 47 mins 57 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Levitucus/Vayikra 25:1 - May 12, 2023
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The Meaning Behind Our Prayers - Class 4: The Amidah
May 11th, 2023 | 48 mins 39 secs
This is the fourth in a series of classes Rabbi Daniel Sher taught about the literal and spiritual meanings of Jewish prayer.
The class was conducted in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on May 10, 2023.
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Emor: What's Up With Biblical Shavuot?
May 5th, 2023 | 1 hr 4 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 21:1 - May 5, 2023
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Kedoshim: Ritual, Ethics and Holiness
April 28th, 2023 | 57 mins 57 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 19:1 - April 28, 2023
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The Meaning Behind Our Prayers - Class 3: The History And Meaning Of Kaddish
April 27th, 2023 | 57 mins 58 secs
This is the third in a series of classes Rabbi Daniel Sher taught about the literal and spiritual meanings of Jewish prayer.
The class was conducted in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on April 26, 2023.
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Tazria-Metzora: Signs of Spiritual Contamination
April 21st, 2023 | 1 hr 26 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 13:1 - April 21, 2023
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A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - What Members Of A People Owe Each Other
April 20th, 2023 | 1 hr 12 secs
In the fourth class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein leads a study of texts dealing the pros and cons of Jewish solidarity . The curriculum for the series was developed by the Hartman Institute.
This event took place in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on April 19, 2023.
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Shemini: Incense and Fire; A Complicated Connection
April 14th, 2023 | 54 mins 55 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Vayikra/Leviticus 9:6 - April 14, 2023
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Pesach: Seeking The Essence of God
April 7th, 2023 | 56 mins 46 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Shemot/Exodus 33:12 - April 7, 2023
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Tzav: The Importance of Spiritual Preparation
March 31st, 2023 | 59 mins 13 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 8:1 - March 31, 2023
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Vayikra: God Calls In Love, Moses Connects
March 24th, 2023 | 56 mins 3 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 1:1 - March 24, 2023
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My Favorite Lessons from Talmud and Midrash - Class 3
March 23rd, 2023 | 53 mins 48 secs
Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben leads an informative and entertaining look at stories and laws from the Jewish tradition.
This is the third class in a four part series. It took place at Kehillat Israel in person and via Zoom on March 23, 2023
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Vayakhel: Which Came First?
March 17th, 2023 | 1 hr 1 min
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 34:19 -March 17, 2023
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A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - Navigating Divisive Communitites
March 16th, 2023 | 1 hr 28 mins
In the third class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein talks about pluralism, tolerance and deviance . The curriculum for the series was developed by the Hartman Institute.
This event took place in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on March 16, 2023.
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Ki Tisa: The Golden Calf - Idolatry or Intransigence?
March 10th, 2023 | 58 mins 55 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 31:18 -March 10, 2023
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The Meaning Behind Our Prayers - Class 2: The Controveries Around Aleinu
March 9th, 2023 | 49 mins 40 secs
This is the second in a series of classes Rabbi Daniel Sher taught about the literal and spiritual meanings of Jewish prayer.
The class was conducted in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on March 8, 2023.