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

  • Beha'alotecha: Leaving The Mountain Of God Is The Beginning Of The Problem

    June 9th, 2023  |  53 mins 1 sec

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 10:33 - June 9, 2023

  • Naso: The Priestly Blessing

    June 2nd, 2023  |  53 mins 26 secs

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 6:22 - June 2, 2023

  • A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - The Centrality of Place

    June 1st, 2023  |  1 hr 13 mins

    In the fifth class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein leads a study of texts dealing the importance of lace in 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 May 21, 2023.

  • Bamidbar I: Flags In The Desert

    May 19th, 2023  |  55 mins 32 secs

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 1:1 - May 19, 2023

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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