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
Rabbi Daniel Sher's Yom Kippur Sermon 2022
October 07, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 4.18 MBKehaillat Israel High Holy Days 5783
Rabbi Bernstein's Kol Nidre Sermon 2022
October 07, 2022 16:30 - 15 minutes - 4.62 MBKehaillat Israel High Holy Days 5783
Rabbi Daniel Sher's Kol Nidre Sermon 2022
October 07, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 4.87 MBKehaillat Israel High Holy Days 5783
Vayelech
September 30, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 16 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 31:1-30 - September 30, 2022
Rabbi Daniel Sher's Rosh Hashanah Sermon 2022
September 29, 2022 15:00 - 13 minutes - 3.34 MBKehaillat Israel High Holy Days 5783
Rabbi Bernstein's Rosh Hashanah Sermon 2022: Let's Think Big...Together
September 29, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 6.68 MBKehaillat Israel High Holy Days 5783
Rabbi Reuben's Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon 2022: Lessons From My Mother
September 28, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 6.66 MBKehaillat Israel High Holy Days 5783
Nitzavim
September 23, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 15.7 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 - September 23, 2022
Ki Tavo III
September 16, 2022 20:00 - 44 minutes - 11.3 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom with guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Deuteronomy 27:11-29:8 - September 16, 2022
KI Tetze III: What You Have Is Not Yours!
September 09, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes - 13.1 MBRabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 24:14-25:19 - September 9,, 2022
Why Do We Do That? - High Holy Days
September 09, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 15.3 MBRabbi Bernstein takes an informative and entertaining look at why Jews do what they do. This class explores the significance of various High Holy Days practices. The class was conducted at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on September 8 2022.
Shoftim III: But What Does It Mean For Us Today?
September 02, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 15.2 MBRabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 19:14-21:9 - September 2,, 2022
Reeh III: Reconstructing The Past
August 26, 2022 19:00 - 57 minutes - 14.6 MBRabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 - August 26, 2022
Ekev III: Personal And Communal Choice
August 19, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 12.3 MBRabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 10:12-11:25 - August 19, 2022
Vaetchanan III: The 10 Commandments And The Shema
August 12, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 14.2 MBRabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 5:1-7:11 - August 12, 2022
Shelach III
June 24, 2022 22:00 - 52 minutes - 13.3 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class t Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Numbers 15:8-41 - June 24, 2022
Beha'alotecha III: Cravings
June 17, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 16 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Numbers 10:35-12:16 - June 17, 2022
Why Do We Do That? - Tallit
June 17, 2022 14:15 - 1 hour - 16.1 MBRabbi Bernstein takes an informative and entertaining look at why Jews do what they do. This class explores the significance of wearing a tallit. The class was conducted at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on June 15 2022.
Naso III
June 10, 2022 21:00 - 45 minutes - 11.2 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom with guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Leviticus 7:1-89 - June 10, 2022
Bamidbar III: Why The First Born?
June 03, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 12.5 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom with guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Leviticus 3:12-4:20 - June 3, 2022
Bechukotai III: Vows and Values
May 27, 2022 21:00 - 48 minutes - 14 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom with guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Leviticus 27:1-7 - May 27, 2022
Behar III: Change Is Possible!
May 20, 2022 21:00 - 49 minutes - 14.2 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 25:29-26:2 - May 20, 2022.
Emor III: Occasions Sacred And Not
May 13, 2022 23:00 - 52 minutes - 14.9 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 23:23-24:23 - May 13, 2022
Kedoshim III: The Holiness Challenge
May 06, 2022 19:00 - 54 minutes - 13.6 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 19:15-20:27 - May 6, 2022
Acharei Mot III: Yasher Koach!
April 29, 2022 20:00 - 52 minutes - 15.2 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 17:1-18:30 - April 29. 2022
Why Do We Do That? - Class 2 - Havdalah
April 28, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 13.3 MBRabbi Bernstein takes an informative and entertaining look at why Jews do what they do. This class covers Havdalah customs including lighting a special candle and smelling spices. The class was conducted at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on April 28, 2022.
Metzora III: Finding Hidden Sparks Of Holiness
April 08, 2022 19:00 - 56 minutes - 15.4 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 14:33-15:33 - April 8. 2022
Tazria III: The Power In Seeing Others
April 01, 2022 20:00 - 54 minutes - 14.2 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 13:29-59 - April 1. 2022
Why Do We Do That? - Class 1 - Shabbat
March 31, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 16.5 MBRabbi Bernstein takes an informative and entertaining look at why Jews do what they do. This class covers Shabbat customs including lighting candles, making Kiddush and blessing Challah. The class was conducted at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on March 30, 2022.
Shemini III: Kashrut And Justice
March 25, 2022 19:00 - 48 minutes - 14.2 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 11:1-47 - March 25. 2022
Tzav III: Consumption And The Sacred
March 18, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 15.6 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 8:1-36 - March 18. 2022
Vayikra III: A Modern Take On The Sacrifices
March 11, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 16 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 4:27-5:26 - March 11, 2022
Vayikra III: Guilt and Purification
March 11, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 16 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 4:27-5:26 - March 11, 2022
Pekudei III: The Mishkan vs. The Golden Calf
March 04, 2022 02:00 - 54 minutes - 15.8 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 39:22-40:38 - March 4, 2022
Vayakhel: Where Is The Ark?
February 25, 2022 19:00 - 44 minutes - 12.7 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Exodus 35:1-38L29 - February 25, 2022
KI Tisa III: Can We See God? Should We?
February 18, 2022 19:00 - 52 minutes - 15.1 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 33:12-34:35 - February 18, 2022
Tetzaveh: Money and The Sacred
February 11, 2022 19:15 - 44 minutes - 12.6 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Exodus 27:20 - February 11, 2022
Terumah III: Building A Place For God Among/Within Us
February 04, 2022 19:00 - 57 minutes - 16.5 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 26:31-27:19 - February 4, 2022 This podcast includes videos. To view them click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb060ZWWwJY&list=PLD31B3E147D26A623&index=19) and here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjWfLAPytXw&list=PLD31B3E147D26A623&index=17).
Mishpatim III: First Do, Then Hear
January 28, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 17.9 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 23:20-24:18 - January 28, 2022
1 Topic, 2 Rabbis, 3 Plus Opinions - The Letter of the Law vs. The Spirit of the Law
January 27, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 17.2 MBRabbis Amy Bernstein and Daniel Sher engage in a spirited discussion of a major issue facing liberal Jews: on what should Jewish practice be based... if anything? Among the subjects they touch on, based on their personal experiences, are Kashrut, tefillin, weaing a yamuke, tallit and circumcision. This disucssion took place via Zoom on January 26, 2022.
Yitro: Was Sinai An Initiation Rite?
January 21, 2022 19:00 - 59 minutes - 17.2 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 18:1-20:23 - January 21, 2022
Beshalach III: The Slow And Difficult Weaning Of The Israelites
January 14, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 15.6 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 14:26-17:16 - January 14, 2022
The 70 Names of God - Class 4 - Leading A Life Of Godliness
January 11, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 14.3 MBThe Talmud famously claims there are 70 names of God. Join Rabbi Reuben in the final sessions exploring what these many names mean and how they reveal the personal qualities that Jewish tradition held as inspiration for our daily lives. Rabbi Reuben dedicated this teaching to the memory of Bob Saget, a long-time, cherished member of the KI community. The class was conducted via Zoom on January 10, 2021, a day after Bob Saget's passing.
Bo III - The Exodus And Jewish Identity
January 07, 2022 20:00 - 57 minutes - 16.8 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 12:29-13:16 - January 7, 2022
Shemot III: Once Again A Woman Rescues Moses
December 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 18.6 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 4:18-6:1 - December 24, 2021
Vayechi III: Joseph Affirms His Higher Purpose
December 17, 2021 19:00 - 59 minutes - 17.4 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 49:27-50:26 - December 17, 2021
The 70 Names of God - Class 3 - God's Names And Ours
December 14, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 15 MBThe Talmud famously claims there are 70 names of God. Join Rabbi Reuben in the third of four sessions exploring what these many names mean and how they reveal the personal qualities that Jewish tradition held as inspiration for our daily lives. This class was conducted from the KI Sanctuary via Zoom on December 13, 2021
Vayigash III: Was Joseph A Righteous Man... Or A Despot?
December 10, 2021 19:00 - 55 minutes - 15.7 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 46:28-47:27 - December 10, 2021
Miketz III: Joseph - A Complex Man Of Many Colors
December 03, 2021 20:00 - 55 minutes - 16.2 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 43:16-44:17 - December 3, 2021
Chanukah for Grown Ups 2021
November 29, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 22.8 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein explores the adult, modern meanings of Chanukah through a series of texts from the Talmud to contemporary commentaries. This class was conducted in person and via Zoom on the first night of Chanukah, November 28, 2021