Kehillat Israel Podcasts
698 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 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
Vayeshev III: The Power Of Falling Down And Getting Up
November 26, 2021 19:00 - 54 minutes - 15.9 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 39:1-40:20 - November 26, 2021
Vayishlach III: What's In A Name?
November 19, 2021 20:00 - 50 minutes - 14.7 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 35:1-32:3 - November 19, 2021
The 70 Names of God - Class 2 - Going Deeper
November 16, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 15.7 MBThe Talmud famously claims there are 70 names of God. Join Rabbi Reuben in the second 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 November 15, 2021
Vayetzei III: Women, Monotheism and Ritual
November 12, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 15.4 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 31:17-32:3 - November 12, 2021
Toldot III: Blessing and Disfunction
November 05, 2021 20:00 - 44 minutes - 13.2 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 27:28-28:9 - November 5, 2021
Chaye Sarah III: What Was Isaac Doing In The Field?
October 29, 2021 20:00 - 57 minutes - 15 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 24:53-25:18 - October 29, 2021
The 70 Names of God - Class 1: Why So Many Names?
October 26, 2021 05:45 - 55 minutes - 15.8 MBThe Talmud famously claims there are 70 names of God. Join Rabbi Reuben in the first 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 October 26, 2021
Vayera III: Sarah and Hagar Assert Themselves
October 22, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 13.8 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 21:1-22:24 - October 22, 2021
Vaera III: Sarah and Hagar Assert Themselves
October 22, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 13.8 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 21:1-22:24 - October 22, 2021
Lech Lecha III: Sarai, Hagar And An Imperfect Avram
October 15, 2021 19:00 - 54 minutes - 13.6 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 16:1-17:27 - October 15, 2021
Noach III: Should We Be Reaching For The Sky?
October 08, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutes - 14.1 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 11:1-32 - October 8, 2021
Bereshit III: Was The Flood Our Fault?
October 01, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 17.8 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 5:1-6:8 - October 1, 2021
A Fresh Look At Sukkot
September 24, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 18.1 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - September 24, 2021
Rabbi Bernstein's Yom Kippur Sermon 2021: Dreaming The Jewish Future
September 18, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 5.35 MBKehaillat Israel High Holy Days 5782
Rabbi Sher's Kol Nidre Sermon 2021: We All Need Help
September 18, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 3.68 MBKehaillat Israel High Holy Days 5782
Haazinu: What's Next?
September 17, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes - 16.7 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52 - September 17, 2021
Vayelech: Choice and Change
September 10, 2021 19:00 - 54 minutes - 18.8 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30 - Class originally conducted in person on October 4, 2019
Rabbi Bernstein's Rosh Hashanah Sermon 2021: Standing Together Listening
September 08, 2021 22:00 - 21 minutes - 6.23 MBKehaillat Israel High Holy Days 5782
Rabbi Reuben's Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon 2021: You Already Know the Answer
September 08, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 7.13 MBKehaillat Israel High Holy Days 5782
Nitzavim: We Really Need Each Other!
September 03, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutes - 13.1 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 - September 3, 2021
Ki Tavo II: Does The Language of Prayer Matter?
August 27, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 18.7 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 26:12-28:6 - August 27, 2021
Ki Tetze II: The Challenges of Self Control
August 20, 2021 18:00 - 51 minutes - 15.8 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 23:8-24:13 - August 20, 2021
Elul - Preparing For This Year's High Holy Days
August 15, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 18.5 MBRabbi Lisa Goldstein leads a discussion on ways to make Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur more meaningful. Rabbi Goldstein is introduced by KI Senior Rabbi Amy Bernstein. The class was conducted via Zoom on August 15, 2021. Special Guest: Rabbi Lisa Goldstein.
Shoftim II: Who Were The Prophets?
August 13, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 19.3 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 18:6-19:13 - August 13, 2021
Re'eh II: Dealing With Sedition
August 06, 2021 19:00 - 56 minutes - 17.4 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom -Deuteronomy 12:29-14:29 - August 6, 2021
Ekev: Loving the Stranger
July 30, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 20.3 MBRabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 10:12-11:25 - Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study Zoom class is on hiatus until August. This is a class originally recorded on August 23, 2019 .
Vaetchanan III
July 23, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 25.5 MBRabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 5:1-7:11. Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study Zoom class is on hiatus until August. This is a class originally recorded on August 16, 2019
Devarim: Introduction to the Book of Deuteronomy
July 16, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 25 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study Zoom class is on hiatus until August. This is a class originally recorded on August 9, 2019.
Matot II
July 09, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 22.9 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 32:1-33:49. Rabbi Bernstein's Zoom class is on hiatus until August. This is a class originally recorded onJuly 13, 2018
Pinchas II: Powerful Women Speak Out
July 02, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 21.5 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 26:52-18:15. Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study Zoom class is on hiatus until August. This is a class originally recorded on July 6, 2018.
Balak II
June 25, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 23.5 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 22:39-23:26. Rabbi Bernstein's Zoom class is on hiatus until August. This is a class originally recorded on June 29, 2018
Chukat II: Did Moses Really Sin?
June 18, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 17.9 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Numbers 19:1-20:21 - June 18, 2021
Korach II: The Challenges of Leadership and Rebellion
June 11, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes - 17 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Numbers 16:20-17:24 - June 11, 2021
Shelach II: Moses Coaches God
June 04, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 13.4 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom with guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Numbers 14:8-15:7 -June 4, 2021
Beha'alotecha II: Hearing the Call
May 28, 2021 18:00 - 51 minutes - 15.1 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Numbers 9:15-10:34 - May 28, 2021
In Conversation With Ambassador Dennis Ross
May 28, 2021 03:00 - 59 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this stimulating conversation with K.I. Senior Rabbi Amy Bernstein, Ambassador Dennis Ross talks about the current situation in Israel, the conflation of anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric and action, and how we might address talking with others about these topics. For more than twelve years, Ambassador Ross played a leading role in shaping U.S. involvement in the Middle East peace proess dealing with the parties as the U.S. point man on the peace process in both the George H. W. Bush ...
Naso II: To Bless And Be Blessed
May 21, 2021 19:00 - 56 minutes - 16.4 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Numbers 5:11-6:27 - May 21, 2021
Bamidbar II: Diversity, Pluralism and Unity
May 14, 2021 19:00 - 54 minutes - 16 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Numbers 2:1-3:13 - May 14, 2021
Behar-Bechukotai II: The Challenge of Social Responsibity
May 07, 2021 19:00 - 54 minutes - 16.1 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 25:39-26:46 - May 7, 2021
Emor II: Pesach and Shavuot - Redemption For What?
April 30, 2021 19:00 - 54 minutes - 16 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 22:17-23:22 - Arpil 30, 2021
Achrei Mot-Kedoshim II: What Does Holiness Demand Of Us?
April 23, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 18.7 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 17:8-19:14 - Arpil 23, 2021
Tazria-Metzora II: Healing and Rebirth As Individuals and Community
April 16, 2021 18:00 - 56 minutes - 18.4 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 13:40-14:32 - Arpil 16, 2021
Shemini II: Kashrut - Limits As An Act of Holiness
April 09, 2021 19:00 - 57 minutes - 19.1 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 10:12-11:32 - Arpil 9, 2021
Yom Hashoah 2021: Poetic Voices From The Warsaw Ghetto
April 09, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this special Yom Hashoah remembrance program at K.I. and streamed on Zoom, Sarah Moskovitz reads translations of Yiddish poetry written by courageous men and women in the Warsaw Ghetto. Ms. Moskovitz is a poet, artist and translator of Yiddish poetry into English. She is introduced by K.I. Senior Rabbi Amy Bernstein who is joined in song by Cantorial Soloist Daniel Leanse. This program took place on April 8, 2021.
Pesach - God Controls All... Or Not?
April 02, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 21.1 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 13:17-15:26 - April 2, 2021
Tzav II: Ethics vs Ritual... Or Not?
March 26, 2021 19:00 - 58 minutes - 19.3 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 7:11-38 - March 26, 2021
Vayikra II: Coping With Moral Pollution - Personal and Communal
March 19, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 19 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 3:1-4:26 - March 19, 2021
Texting: The Jewish Way with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld - Session 3
March 18, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBThe topic for this session: What are my responsibilities toward other people and what are the necessary limits of my responsibilities to others? The study of Torah is to be a lifelong enterprise. We do it not just to master the text or to learn how to perform the rituals of Judaism. Studying the texts is to help us encounter the challenges and opportunities of life. Hence texting (that is studying) is the Jewish way to live life to its fullest. In this class we will study and discuss some sto...
Vayakhel II: The Dwelling Place of God
March 12, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 16 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 37:17-39:21 - March 12, 2021
Ki Tisa II: The Golden Calf - What Was/Is The Sin?
March 05, 2021 20:00 - 55 minutes - 18.3 MBRabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 31:18-33:11 - March 5, 2021