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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • My Favorite Lessons from Talmud and Midrash - Class 2

    February 3rd, 2023  |  53 mins 34 secs

    Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben leads an informative and entertaining look at stories and laws from the Jewish tradition.

    This is the second class in a four part series. It took place at Kehillat Israel in person and via Zoom on February 2, 2023

  • Bo: The First Step To Freedom Is Ours

    January 27th, 2023  |  54 mins 47 secs

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 10:1-11:3 -January 27, 2023

  • Vaera I: Slavery As A Mentality

    January 20th, 2023  |  54 mins 38 secs

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 6:2-7:7 -January 20, 2023

  • A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - Class 1

    January 19th, 2023  |  1 hr 14 mins

    In the first class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein talks about her recent trip to Israel, the new Israeli government, and introduces a curriculum from the Hartman Institute.

    This event took place in person and via Zoom on January 18, 2023..

  • Shemot I: Women Take Charge

    January 13th, 2023  |  58 mins 49 secs

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 1:1-2:25 -January 13, 2023

  • My Favorite Lessons from Talmud and Midrash - Class 1

    January 12th, 2023  |  57 mins 39 secs

    Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben leads an informative and entertaining look at stories and laws from the Jewish tradition.

    This is the first class in a four part series. It took place at Kehillat Israel in person and via Zoom on January 12, 2023

  • Vayechi I: The Power Of Women In The Story

    January 6th, 2023  |  51 mins

    Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Genesis/Bereshit 47:28-48:22 - January 6, 2023