Kehillat Israel Podcasts
698 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsRecordings 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
Shelach Lecha: The Internal Dialogue Between Love And Hate
June 16, 2023 21:00 - 55 minutes - 14.3 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 13:1 - June 16, 2023
A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - Diaspora, Citizenship And The Modern State of Israel
June 15, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 17.5 MBIn the sixth class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein leads a study of texts dealing with the various, sometimes conflicting, ideas of Jewish identity . The curriculum for the series was developed by the Hartman Institute. This event took place in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on Jan 14, 2023.
Beha'alotecha: Leaving The Mountain Of God Is The Beginning Of The Problem
June 09, 2023 22:00 - 53 minutes - 15.2 MBRabbi 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 02, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 15.4 MBRabbi 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 01, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 21.6 MBIn 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 19, 2023 20:00 - 55 minutes - 15.9 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 1:1 - May 19, 2023
Behar I
May 12, 2023 22:00 - 47 minutes - 14.1 MBRabbi 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 11, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 14.3 MBThis 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 06, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 19 MBRabbi 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 28, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 15 MBRabbi 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 27, 2023 16:00 - 57 minutes - 14.7 MBThis 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 21, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 15.9 MBRabbi 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 21, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 15.5 MBIn 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 14, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes - 14.1 MBRabbi 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 07, 2023 19:00 - 56 minutes - 14.5 MBRabbi 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 31, 2023 19:30 - 59 minutes - 15.1 MBRabbi 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 24, 2023 23:00 - 56 minutes - 14.3 MBRabbi 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 24, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 13.5 MBRabbi 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
Vayakhel: Which Came First?
March 17, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 15.9 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 34:19 -March 17, 2023
A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - Navigating Divisive Communitites
March 16, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 22.8 MBIn 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.
Ki Tisa: The Golden Calf - Idolatry or Intransigence?
March 11, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 15.1 MBRabbi 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 10, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 12.6 MBThis 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 04, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutes - 15.1 MBRabbi 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 24, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes - 13.7 MBRabbi 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 23, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 14.5 MBThis 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 17, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes - 7.01 MBRabbi 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 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 18 MBIn 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 10, 2023 21:00 - 54 minutes - 14 MBRabbi 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 03, 2023 22:00 - 58 minutes - 15.1 MBRabbi 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 03, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 13.5 MBRabbi 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 27, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 14.2 MBRabbi 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 20, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 14.1 MBRabbi 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 19, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 19 MBIn 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 13, 2023 19:00 - 58 minutes - 15.2 MBRabbi 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 13, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 14.3 MBRabbi 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 06, 2023 23:00 - 51 minutes - 13 MBRabbi 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
Vayigash I: Dealing With Family Trauma
December 30, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 15.1 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 44:18-45:27 - December 30, 2022
Vayeshev 1: The Perils of Finding Peace
December 16, 2022 21:00 - 51 minutes - 13.1 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 37:1-36 - December 16, 2022
Vayishlach I: The People Who Struggle With God
December 09, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 13.7 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 32:4-33:20 - December 9, 2022
1 Topic, 2 Rabbis, 3 Plus Opinions - The December Dilemma
December 08, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 12.3 MBRabbis Amy Bernstein and Daniel Sher engage in a spirited discussion of Jews' relation to holidays like Christmas and Easter. This disucssion took place in person at K.I. and via Zoom on December 8, 2022.
Vayetzei I: Jacob And The Ladder
December 02, 2022 20:00 - 55 minutes - 14.5 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 28:10-30:13 - December 2, 2022
Understanding and Responding to Antisemitism
November 30, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 16.7 MBIn trhis capitvating talk, Rick Hirschhaut, Los Angeles Director of the American Jewish Committee, discusses the challenge of antisemitism in today's world. The session was presented by Kehillat Israel via Zoom on November 28, 2022. Hirschhaut is a longtime civil rights advocate and Jewish communal leader who has served in senior executive roles with the Anti-Defamation League, Illinois Holocaust Museum, and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. He has worked to advance human rights ...
Chaye Sarah: Isaac and Rebecca - Love As Brokenness Addressed
November 18, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 13.7 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 24:1 - November 18, 2022
Lech Lecha I: Avram's Internal And External Journeys
November 04, 2022 19:00 - 57 minutes - 14.7 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 12:1-13:18 - November 4, 2022
Noach I: What's In The Ark?
October 28, 2022 19:00 - 56 minutes - 14.5 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 6:9-8:14 - October 28, 2022
Bereshit I: Inside The Second Creation Story
October 21, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 12.7 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 1:1-2:3 - October 21, 2022
Hol Hamoed Sukkot - Ki Tisa
October 15, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 14.1 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - special portion for Hol Hamoed Sukkot Exodus 33:12-34:26 - October 14, 2022
Haazinu
October 11, 2022 20:00 - 53 minutes - 13.7 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 32:1-52 - October 7, 2022
Yom Kippur Afternoon Speaker - Joe Goldman: Welcoming The Stranger
October 08, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 9.39 MBJoe Goldman is the Community Engagement Director for the Western Region at HIAS, the world’s oldest—and only Jewish—international humanitarianagency serving refugees and asylum seekers of all backgrounds. He mobilizesactivists, organizations, and lawmakers across California to ensure thatdisplaced people are treated with the dignity they deserve. Before joiningHIAS, Joe worked at MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, the San Francisco-basedJewish Community Relations Council, and began his caree...
Rabbi Bernstein's Yom Kippur Sermon 2022
October 07, 2022 19:00 - 28 minutes - 8.15 MBKehaillat Israel High Holy Days 5783