Kehillat Israel

Kehillat Israel Podcasts

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Recordings of the weekly Friday morning Torah study class at Kehillat Israel in Los Angeles, 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...

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Shemini III: Kashrut And Justice 25.03.2022 48:53

Rabbi 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 18.03.2022 54:00

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 8:1-36 - March 18. 2022

Vayikra III: Guilt and Purification 11.03.2022 1:00:32

Rabbi 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 04.03.2022 54:10

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 39:22-40:38 - March 4, 2022

Vayakhel: Where Is The Ark? 25.02.2022 44:33

Rabbi 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? 18.02.2022 52:12

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 33:12-34:35 - February 18, 2022

Tetzaveh: Money and The Sacred 11.02.2022 44:12

Rabbi 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 04.02.2022 57:05

Rabbi 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 and here .

Mishpatim III: First Do, Then Hear 28.01.2022 1:01:21

Rabbi 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 27.01.2022 59:04

Rabbis 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? 21.01.2022 59:29

Rabbi 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 14.01.2022 53:25

Rabbi 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 11.01.2022 51:32

The 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,...

Bo III - The Exodus And Jewish Identity 07.01.2022 57:18

Rabbi 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 25.12.2021 1:03:57

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 4:18-6:1 - December 24, 2021

Vayechi III: Joseph Affirms His Higher Purpose 17.12.2021 59:27

Rabbi 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 14.12.2021 53:39

The 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? 10.12.2021 55:25

Rabbi 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 03.12.2021 55:49

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 43:16-44:17 - December 3, 2021

Chanukah for Grown Ups 2021 29.11.2021 1:19:08

Rabbi 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

Vayeshev III: The Power Of Falling Down And Getting Up 26.11.2021 54:58

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 39:1-40:20 - November 26, 2021

Vayishlach III: What's In A Name? 19.11.2021 50:43

Rabbi 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 16.11.2021 54:28

The 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 12.11.2021 52:27

Rabbi 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 05.11.2021 44:54

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 27:28-28:9 - November 5, 2021