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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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.
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Tetzaveh: Why Is It Connected to Purim?
March 3rd, 2023 | 58 mins
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 28:1-43 -March 3, 2023
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Terumah: That God May Live Within Us
February 24th, 2023 | 53 mins 39 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 25:1 -February 24, 2023
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The Meaning Behind Our Prayers - Class 1: The Shema
February 23rd, 2023 | 57 mins 11 secs
This is the first 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 February 22, 2023.
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Mishpatim: Listening To The God Of Compassion
February 17th, 2023 | 56 mins 11 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 22:20 -February 17, 2023
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A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - Being and Becoming
February 15th, 2023 | 1 hr 10 mins
In the second class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein talks about two different ways of looking at Jewish identity: being and becoming . The curriculum for the series was developed by the Hartman Institute.
This event took place in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on February 15, 2023.
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Yitro: Intimacy and Boundaries
February 10th, 2023 | 54 mins 33 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 19:1 -February 10, 2023
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Beshalach I: Battling The Pharoah Within
February 3rd, 2023 | 58 mins 24 secs
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 14:1 -February 3, 2023