Kehillat Israel Podcasts: Recent Episodes
Kehillat Israel
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.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy/Devarim 22:1 - August 25, 2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy/Devarim 16;18-21:9 - August 18, 2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy/Devarim 11:26-16:17- August 11, 2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy/Devarim 7:12- August 4, 2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 13:1 - June 16, 2023
In 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.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 10:33 - June 9, 2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 6:22 - June 2, 2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 28:10-30:13 - December 2, 2022
In 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 and democratic values and promote the security and well-being of Jews and other vulnerable communities in the United States, Israel and around the world. Rick Hirschhaut is introduced by Cantor Chayim Frenkel and Rabbi Daniel Sher.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 24:1 - November 18, 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 12:1-13:18 - November 4, 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 6:9-8:14 - October 28, 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 1:1-2:3 - October 21, 2022
Rabbi 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
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 32:1-52 - October 7, 2022
Joe 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 career working on severalpolitical campaigns and progressive advocacy efforts. Joe holds both a BA inPolitical Communication and Masters of Political Management from The GeorgeWashington University in Washington, DC and lives in his native Los Angeleswith his husband, Adam. He grew up in Pacific Palisades a few blocks away fromKehillat Israel. He is introduced by Rabbi Amy Bernstein.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 31:1-30 - September 30, 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 - September 23, 2022
Rabbi 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
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 24:14-25:19 - September 9,, 2022
Rabbi 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.
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 19:14-21:9 - September 2,, 2022
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 - August 26, 2022
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 10:12-11:25 - August 19, 2022
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 5:1-7:11 - August 12, 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class t Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Numbers 15:8-41 - June 24, 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Numbers 10:35-12:16 - June 17, 2022
Rabbi 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.
Rabbi 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
Rabbi 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
Rabbi 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
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 25:29-26:2 - May 20, 2022.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 23:23-24:23 - May 13, 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 19:15-20:27 - May 6, 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 17:1-18:30 - April 29. 2022
Rabbi 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.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 14:33-15:33 - April 8. 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 13:29-59 - April 1. 2022
Rabbi 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.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 11:1-47 - March 25. 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 8:1-36 - March 18. 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 4:27-5:26 - March 11, 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 39:22-40:38 - March 4, 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Shar - Exodus 35:1-38L29 - February 25, 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 33:12-34:35 - February 18, 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Exodus 27:20 - February 11, 2022
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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb060ZWWwJY&list=PLD31B3E147D26A623&index=19) and here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjWfLAPytXw&list=PLD31B3E147D26A623&index=17).
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 23:20-24:18 - January 28, 2022
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.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 18:1-20:23 - January 21, 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 14:26-17:16 - January 14, 2022
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, 2021, a day after Bob Saget's passing.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 12:29-13:16 - January 7, 2022
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 4:18-6:1 - December 24, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 49:27-50:26 - December 17, 2021
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
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 46:28-47:27 - December 10, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 43:16-44:17 - December 3, 2021
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
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 39:1-40:20 - November 26, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 35:1-32:3 - November 19, 2021
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
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 31:17-32:3 - November 12, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 27:28-28:9 - November 5, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 24:53-25:18 - October 29, 2021
The 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
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 21:1-22:24 - October 22, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 16:1-17:27 - October 15, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 11:1-32 - October 8, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 5:1-6:8 - October 1, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52 - September 17, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30 - Class originally conducted in person on October 4, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 - September 3, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 26:12-28:6 - August 27, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 23:8-24:13 - August 20, 2021
Rabbi 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.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 18:6-19:13 - August 13, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom -Deuteronomy 12:29-14:29 - August 6, 2021
Rabbi 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 .
Rabbi 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
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study Zoom class is on hiatus until August. This is a class originally recorded on August 9, 2019.
Rabbi 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
Rabbi 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.
Rabbi 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
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Numbers 19:1-20:21 - June 18, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Numbers 16:20-17:24 - June 11, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom with guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Numbers 14:8-15:7 -June 4, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Numbers 9:15-10:34 - May 28, 2021
In 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 and Clinton Administrations. He served two years as Special Assistant to President Obama and National Security Council Senior Director for the Central Region, and a year as Special Advisor to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. This discussion, part of the K.I. Israel Matters Program, took place via Zoom on May 27, 2021.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Numbers 5:11-6:27 - May 21, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Numbers 2:1-3:13 - May 14, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 25:39-26:46 - May 7, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 22:17-23:22 - Arpil 30, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 17:8-19:14 - Arpil 23, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 13:40-14:32 - Arpil 16, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 10:12-11:32 - Arpil 9, 2021
In 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.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 13:17-15:26 - April 2, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 7:11-38 - March 26, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 3:1-4:26 - March 19, 2021
The 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 stories and texts from the Talmud as a way to explore issues both personal and societal in contemporary life. This session was conducted via Zoom on March 17, 2021. Rabbi Strassfeld was introduced by Amy Bernstein, Senior Rabbi of Kehillat Israel. Special Guest: Rabbi Michael Strassfeld.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 37:17-39:21 - March 12, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 31:18-33:11 - March 5, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 28:31-29:18 - February 26, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom with guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Exodus 26:1-30 - February 19, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 21:22-23:19 - February 12, 2021
The topic for this session: Does Judaism proclaim some fundamental truths? What about "my truth" drawn from my own experience? 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 stories and texts from the Talmud as a way to explore issues both personal and societal in contemporary life. This session was conducted via Zoom on February 10, 2021. Rabbi Strassfeld was introduced by Amy Bernstein, Senior Rabbi of Kehillat Israel. Special Guest: Rabbi Michael Strassfeld.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 18:1-20:23 - February 5, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 14:15-16:10 - January 29, 2021
The topic for this session: Hillel vs. Shammai. 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 stories and texts from the Talmud as a way to explore issues both personal and societal in contemporary life. This session was conducted via Zoom on January 27, 2021. Rabbi Strassfeld was introduced by Amy Bernstein, Senior Rabbi of Kehillat Israel. Special Guest: Rabbi Michael Strassfeld.
Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben discusses some fascinating ideas and conversations among the ancient rabbis gleaned from the pages of the Talmud. Written over 1500 years ago, the conversations continue to provide direction, inspiration and wisdom to illuminate the challenges we face in the 21st century. They include living through a world-wide pandemic, wrestling with issues of social equalitu, the role of women, inequality in the disposition of justice , and finding meaning and purpose in our lives. This class took place via Zoom on January 26, 2021.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 11:4-12:28 - January 22, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Exodus 7:8-8:15 - January 15, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 3:1-4:17 - January 8, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 49:1-26 - January 1, 2021
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 41:53-43:15 - December 18, 2020.
"The Mystery of Why We Light Hanukkah Candles Left to Right and Less to More". Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben discusses some fascinating ideas and conversations among the ancient rabbis gleaned from the pages of the Talmud. Written over 1500 years ago, the conversations continue to provide direction, inspiration and wisdom to illuminate the challenges we face in the 21st century. They include living through a world-wide pandemic, wrestling with issues of social equalitu, the role of women, inequality in the disposition of justice , and finding meaning and purpose in our lives. This class took place via Zoom on December 15, 2020
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 38:1-30 - December 11, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein explores the spiritual meaning of Hanukkah as well as its historical roots. This session took place via Zoom on December 9, 2020, the first night of Hanukkah.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 34:1-35:15 - December 4, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 30:14-31:16 - November 27, 2020.
Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben discusses some fascinating ideas and conversations among the ancient rabbis gleaned from the pages of the Talmud. Written over 1500 years ago, the conversations continue to provide direction, inspiration and wisdom to illuminate the challenges we face in the 21st century. They include living through a world-wide pandemic, wrestling with issues of social equalitu, the role of women, inequality in the disposition of justice , and finding meaning and purpose in our lives. This class took place via Zoom on November 24, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 27:1-46 - November 20, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 24:1-24:52 - November 13, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 19:1-20:18 - November 6, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 14:1-15:21 - October 30, 2020.
Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben discusses some fascinating ideas and conversations among the ancient rabbis gleaned from the pages of the Talmud. Written over 1500 years ago, the conversations continue to provide direction, inspiration and wisdom to illuminate the challenges we face in the 21st century. They include living through a world-wide pandemic, wrestling with issues of social equalitu, the role of women, inequality in the disposition of justice , and finding meaning and purpose in our lives.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 8:15-10:32 - October 23, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 2:4-4:26 - October 16, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12 - October 9, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 32:1-52 - September 25, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 29:9-30:11 - September 11, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 26:1-27:10 - September 4, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy Chapter 22 - August 28, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 16:18-18:5 - August 21, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein discusses a Hartman Institute talk by Melila Hellner-Eshed which explored Jewish tradition for what it means to find faith while sitting in the darkness. Melila Hellner-Eshed, Ph.D., is a Research Fellow of the Kogod Research Center at Shalom Hartman Institute and the Director of Maskilot, an intensive two-year program for female doctoral candidates. She has been a professor of Jewish mysticism and Zohar in the Department of Jewish Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem for over two decades. Rabbi Bernstein's conducted the discussion via Zoom on August 18, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 11:16-12:28 - August 14, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Deuteronomy 7:12-9:3 - August 7, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 3:23-5:18 - July 31, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein discusses the ideas of Dr. Micah Goodman via Zoom on July 30, 2020. Dr. Goodman is a Research Fellow of the Kogod Research Center at Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 1:1-2:1 - July 24, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 30:2-31:54 - July 17, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 25:10-26:51 - July 10, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 19:1-21:20 - July 3, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 16:1-17:15 - June 26, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 13:1-14:7 - June 19, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 8:1-9:14 - June 12, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Thoughts on the multiple crises facing us today and reasons for hope. Rabbi Hyman's sermon at Kehillat Israel Shabbat services June 5, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 4:21-7:89 - June 5, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - May 29, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet at Kehillat Israel. So Rabbi Hyman conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 1:1-54 - May 22, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 25:1-38 - May 15, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein shares more insights from her study as part of the Rabbinic Leadership Initiative at The Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. This class is based on a recent lecture by Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman President of the Shalom Hartman Institute. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct her classes via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person. She conducted this class on May 13, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 21:1-22:16 - May 8, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 16:1-17:7 - May 1, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein shares more insights from her study as part of the Rabbinic Leadership Initiative at The Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. This class is based on a lecture by Rabbi Gordon Tucker in which he discussed the nature of truth in the Jewish tradition and how it relates to our situation today. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct her classes via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person. She conducted this class on April 29, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 12:1-13:39 - April 24, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 9:1-10:11 - April 17, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 33:12-34:26 - April 10, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein teaches about the very first Passover as recounted in the Torah. It took place the night before liberation from Egypt. Just like today, Jews were in quarantine. Rabbi Bernstein asks: how can our history inform and deepen our Passover experience at this difficult time? Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct classes via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person. The class took place on April 1, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 6:1-7:10 - April 3, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein shares more insights from her study as part of the Rabbinic Leadership Initiative at The Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. This class is based on a lecture by Mijal Bitton PhD in which she discussed many of the challenges facing American Jews today including whether the U.S. is "The Promised Land" for Jews. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct her classes via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person. She conducted this class on March 25, 2020.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 35:1-37:16 - March 20, 2020. Due to the current coronavirus crisis and the guidelines of the State of California, it was not possible for the class to meet with Rabbi Bernstein at Kehillat Israel. So she conducted the class on the internet via Zoom with the students paticipating from their homes. Rabbi Bernstein will continue to conduct the class via Zoom until it is possible to once again get together in person.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class, guest teacher Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben - Exodus 25:1-40 - February 28, 2020
Rabbi Amy Bernstein shares more insights from her study as part of the Rabbinic Leadership Initiative at The Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. This class is based on a lecture by Yehuda Kurtzer, Prrsident of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North American in which he discussed what he thinks are the revolutionary changes in the American Jewish experience and their implications for the future. Rabbi Berrnstein's Class held at Kehillat Israel February 19, 2020
Rabbi Amy Bernstein shares insights from her study as part of the Rabbinic Leadership Initiative at The Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Kehillat Israel class January 29, 2020
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Emeritus Steven Carr Reuben - Exodus 1:1-2:25 - Jan. 17, 2020
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Emeritus Steven Carr Reuben - Genesis 47:28-48:22 - Jan. 10, 2020
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Emeritus Steven Carr Reuben - Genesis 44:18-45:27 - Jan. 3, 2020
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Emeritus Steven Carr Reuben - Genesis 41:1-44:17 - Dec. 27, 2019
Dr. Saba Soomekh, American Jewish Committee–LA, speaking at Kehillat Israel’s annual Israel Matters speaker event on November 19, 2019. The event is introduced and moderated by Rick Entin, past Chair of Israel Matters programming at KI. Dr. Soomekh discusses some of the most pressing issues confronting American Jewish support for Israel including: political divisiveness in America, the rise in Anti-Semitism and Anti-Zionism, and the changing demographic landscape in Israel. Saba Soomekh, PhD is the Assistant Director of Interreligious and Intercommunity Affairs at American Jewish Committee (“AJC”) -LA and a lecturer at UCLA, where she teaches Religious Studies, Middle Eastern History, and Women’s Studies courses. She received her BA in Religious Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. Her Masters in Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School and her Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Soomekh teaches and writes extensively on World Religions, Women and Religion, intersectionality and its impact on the Jewish community, and the geo-politics of the Middle East. In the summer of 2019, Dr. Soomekh was a Scholar-in-Residence at Oxford University with the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy. Professor Soomekh is the editor of the book Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews in America (Purdue University Press, 2016) and the author of the book From the Shahs to Los Angeles: Three Generations of Iranian Jewish Women between Religion and Culture (SUNY Press, 2012). Her book was awarded the Gold Medal in the 2013 Independent Publisher Book Award in the Religion category. Besides giving numerous scholarly and public presentations on the Middle East, world religions and women in the developing world, she is also a member of the city of Los Angeles’ Human Resource Commission where she is involved in numerous interfaith and intercultural projects and she is a consultant for numerous schools in Los Angeles focusing on creating honest dialogue about cultural issues. Dr. Soomekh was the Exhibition Coordinator of the exhibition at the Fowler Museum at UCLA entitled: Light and Shadows: The Story of Iranian Jews. She was a consultant and participant for PBS’ documentary “Iranian Americans,” which aired on PBS on Dec. 18, 2012. She was also featured in an NPR story on Iranian Jews in America, and the Times of Israel wrote a piece on her entitled “Iranian Scholar Breaks Stereotypes While Studying Them”. Rick Entin is a long-time member of Kehillat Israel where he formerly served as a Board Trustee and Chair of its Israel Matters Committee. Rick’s past leadership positions in the Los Angeles community include Chairman of the Board of Hillel 818 and Chair of the Real Estate and Construction Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. He is currently on the LA Leadership Counsel of Birthright. Rick is also a fellow of the Wexner Heritage Foundation. He was recently certified as a facilitator by Resetting the Table, an organization dedicated to creating courageous communication across divides. Rick was also recently selected to participate in a two-year Leadership Summit with the Wexner Foundation to explore key challenges facing the North American Jewish Community and the State of Israel.
Larry Greenfield speaking at Kehillat Israel’s annual Israel Matters event on November 19, 2019. In a broad overview of the situation facing Israel today, he discusses Israel's internal situation, the recent attacks on Israel from Gaza, his analysis of Israel's geo-strategic position, and the recent decisions of the Trump administration on the West Bank. Larry Greenfield is a fellow at The Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship & Political Philosophy. He hails from Los Angeles and earned his BA in Political Science at UC Berkeley, graduating in 3 years as Class Speaker. He received his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. Larry enlisted and served in the Armed Forces of the United States in Naval Intelligence (Res.). Long active in Jewish life, Larry served as vice president of the L.A. Jewish Community Foundation, and as a Wexner Heritage Foundation fellow. He served as national executive director of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs and has advised elected officials on U.S. Middle East policy. His articles have appeared in The Jerusalem Post, Algemeiner, JTA, American Thinker, American Greatness, PJ Media, Flashreport, and Investor’s Business Daily. He is currently a columnist with the Jewish Journal.
Learn from the timeless wisdom of Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan, one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of the 20th century as Rabbi Reuben shares lessons and excerpts from his new book published by the Jewish Publication Society and University of Nebraska Press: A Year with Mordecai Kaplan - Lessons on the Weekly Torah Portion. Class 3 - November 18, 2019
Kehillat Israel's fall 2019 Social Justice event, a panel discussion about the status of women’s reproductive rights in America and current efforts to erode the protections afforded under Roe v. Wade. Intoduced by Rabbi Amy Bernstein, Senior Rabbi of K.I. Participants: Jean Reith Schroedel, PhD Jean teaches at Claremont Graduate University, where she serves as Director of the Applied Women’s Studies Program, Chair of the Department of Politics & Policy, and Dean of the School of Politics & Economics. She is the author of Is the Fetus a Person: A Comparison of Policies Across the Fifty States, which analyzed her award-winning research on three major fetal policy issues: drug use by pregnant women, abortion, and third-party fetal killings. John Erickson, PhD In addition to serving as Director of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County Action Fund, John serves on the CA Commission on the Status of Women and as President of the Hollywood chapter of the National Organization for Women. He was one of the main organizers of the LA Women’s March in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and is a regular contributor to online publications on the topics of LGBTQ history, feminism, masculinity studies and American religious history. Ruth Dawson, Esq., MPH As Policy Counsel with the LGBTQ, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project of the ACLU of Southern California, Ruth’s work focuses on expanding access to reproductive and sexual health care services, eliminating religious restrictions on health care provision, protecting access to confidential health care and quality sex education, and upholding the health and dignity of incarcerated women. Ruth ’s advocacy concentrates on the intersection of reproductive and economic justice, promoting the rights of pregnant and parenting workers.
Learn from the timeless wisdom of Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan, one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of the 20th century as Rabbi Reuben shares lessons and excerpts from his new book published by the Jewish Publication Society and University of Nebraska Press: A Year with Mordecai Kaplan - Lessons on the Weekly Torah Portion. Class 2 - October 21, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Deuteronomy 30:1-30:20 - September 27, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 27:11-29:8 - September 20, 2019
Learn from the timeless wisdom of Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan, one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of the 20th century as Rabbi Reuben shares lessons and excerpts from his new book published by the Jewish Publication Society and University of Nebraska Press: A Year with Mordecai Kaplan - Lessons on the Weekly Torah Portion. Class 1 September 16, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 24:14-26:19 - September 13, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 19:14-21:9 - September 6, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Deuternonomy 11:26-16:17 - August 30, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Numbers 28:16-30:1 - July 26, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Numbers 22:1-25:9 - July 19, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Numbers 20:1-29 - July 12, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Numbers 16:1-18:32 - July 5, 2019
This is the seventh and final class in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Leviticus 26:3-27:34 - May 31, 2019
This is the sixth in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.
This is the fifth in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.
This is the fourth in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Leviticus 16:1-18:30 - May 3, 2019
This is the third in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.
This Spring Social Justice Event on April 23, 2019 at Kehillat Israel is a talk by Rabbi Nancy Fuchs Kreimer. Sometimes we stumble into fraught conversations across differences -- sometimes even with people we love -- and find ourselves in trouble all too soon. In her presentation, Rabbi Kreimer describes work she has done in multifaith settings, sharing spiritual practices for the cultivating of character for conversation across differences. Rabbi Kreimer is Associate Professor of Religious Studies and the founding Director of the Department of Multifaith Studies and Initiatives at the Reconstructionist Rabbinnical College. She is introduced by K.I. Senior Rabbi Amy Bernstein. Special Guest: Rabbi Nancy Fuchs Kreimer.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Exodus 12:1-51 - April 19, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 14:33-15:33 - April 12, 2019
This is the second in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series draws on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - The book of Leviticus - March 15, 2019
This is the first in Rabbi Amy Bernstein's series of seven classes which will be comprised of learning that is practical, philosophical and experiential. The series will draw on the traditions of Kabblah, Chasidism and Mussar. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld defines Judaism as "A technology that allows us to live our one live with meaning, awareness and purpose," and this class will explore how we can use the technology of Judaism to do just that.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Exodus 36:1-7 - March 1, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Exodus 32:1-33:11 - February 22, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 29:19-30:10 - February 15, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Exodus 21:1-24:18 - January 21, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 14:26 -17:16 - January 18, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Exodus 8:16-9:35 - January 4, 2019
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 49:27-50:26 - December 21, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 46:28-47:27 - December 14, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 43:16-44:17 - December 7, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Genesis 39:1-40:23 - November 30, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Genesis 28:10- 32:3 - November 16, 2018
Discussion at Kehillat Israel Novmber 14, 2018 featuring David Suissa, Publisher and Editor in Chief of the Jewish Journal and President of Tribe Media. David is in conversation with Rick Entin Co-Chair of KI's Israel Matters Committee.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 24:53-25:18 - November 2, 2018
Discussion at Kehillat Israel, October 28, 2018 featuring Adam Winkler, a UCLA Law Professor and Kelly Dane, the research manager at Giffords Law Center. Moderated by Rabbi Emeritus Steven Carr Reuben and intriduced by Senior Rabbi Amy Bernstein.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class, this week in the Sukkah - Deuteronomy 33:1–34:12 - September 28, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 32:1-52 - September 21, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 31:1-30 - September 14, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 - September 7, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 - August 31, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 - August 24, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 - August 17, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 - August 10, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 - August 3, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - May 18, 2018
A panel discussion at Kehillat Israel on April 15, 2018 centered on what our different faith traditions guide us to do in seeking peace, healing and justice in difficult times.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 13:38-14:32 - April 20, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 10:16-11:32 - April 13, 2018
Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 15 - March 14, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class guest teacher Rabbi Nick Renner - Exodus 27:30-30:10 - February 23, 2018
Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 14 - January 17, 2018
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class guest teacher Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben - Genesis 47:28-50:26 - December 29, 2017
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class guest teacher Rabbi Nick Renner - Genesis 44:18-47:27 - December 22, 2017
Israel Matters Education Series at Kehillat Israel. Rabbi Nick Renner teaches about "Jewish Roots in the Holy Land" - December 3, 2017
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 41:53-43:15 - December 15, 2017
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben - Genesis 34:2-36:43 - December 1, 2017
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 27:1-27:27 - November 17, 2017
An Israel Matters discussion on Nov. 8, 2017 moderated by Israel Matters co-chair Rick Entin. The two speakers are Danielle Berrin, Senior Writer for the Jewish Journal and Larry Greenfield, a national security affairs expert on Israel.
Shiza Shahid is an entrepreneur, technologist, investor and impact leader. Sha co-founded the Malala Fund with Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, and led the organization as founding CEO.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 29:9-30:14 - September 15, 2017
A Tikkun Olam panel at K.I. Sept. 10, 2017, moderated by Emmy Award winning journalist Jessica Yellen. Panelists: Adam Winkler, UCLA Constitutional Scholar and Hector Villagra, Exec. Dir. of the ACLU of So. Cal. - Introduced by Rabbi Amy Bernstein
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 26:1-27:10 - September 8, 2017
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Nick Renner - Deuteronomy 25:17-19 - September 1, 2017
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 16:18-18:5 - August 25, 2017
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 11:26-12:28 - Ajugust 18, 2017
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Nick Renner - Numbers 16:1-17:15 - June 23, 2017
Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 13 - May 17, 2017
Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 12 - April 19, 2017
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Nick Renner: Exodus 30:11-34:33 - March 17, 2017
Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 11 - March 15, 2017
Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben's class on ethical wisdom in the Jewish tradition - Class 4 - February 27, 2017
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class, guest teacher Rabbi Nick Renner - Exodus 21:1-37 - February 24, 2017
Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 10 - February 15, 2017
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 13:17-15:26 - February 10, 2017
Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben's class on ethical wisdom in the Jewish tradition - Class 3 - February 6, 2017
Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 9 - January 18, 2017
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 47:28-48:22 - January 13, 2017
"Walking in Two Civilizations: Jewish and American" - discussed by Rabbis Amy Bernstein, Steven Carr-Reuben and Nick Renner of Kehillat Israel and Rabbi Deborah Waxman, President of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben's class on ethical wisdom in the Jewish tradition - Class 2 - December 5, 2016
Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben's class on ethical wisdom in the Jewish tradition - November 14, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 12:1-13:18 - November 11, 2016
Father Gregory Boyle, Founder of Homeboy Industries speaking at Yom Kippur 2016 - Introduced by Rabbi Amy Bernstein
“Fear and Crisis; Cultivating a Mature Happiness” - Rabbi Amy Bernstein's Yom Kippur Sermon - 2016
“Claiming One Another; Jewish Peoplehood and Mission” - Rabbi Amy Bernstein'a Kol Nidre Sermon - 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 - September 30, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 27:11-29:8 - September 23, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 24:14-25:19 - September 16, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 19:14-21:9 - September 9, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 15:1-16:17 - September 2, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 5:1-7:11 - August 19, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Deuteronomy 2:31-3:22 - August 12, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Nick Renner - Numbers 30:2-36:13 - August 5, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Emeritus Steven Carr Reuben - The Power of Blessings and Curses - Numbers 22:2-25:9 - July 22, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Emeritus Steven Carr Reuben - Leadership and Rebellion - Numbers 16 - July 8, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 15:8-41 - Loving the Stranger, Racism, Brexit and the U.S. Election - July 1, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 27:1-34 and the ideas of Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan - June 3, 2016
Gidi Grinstein, Founder and President of the renowned Reut Institute, Israel's most innovative policy and strategy group, gives an inspiring talk about Reut's groundbreaking leadership initiatives. Introduced by Rabbi Amy Bernstein.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Special Pesach Portion - Exodus 12:1-51 - April 22, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 14:33-15:33 - April 15, 2016
Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 8 - March 30, 2016
Miracles, Magic and Mystery-Life Lessons from Hasidic Masters - Class 3 - Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben - March 7, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest Rabbi Nick Renner: Exodus 32 The Golden Calf - February 26, 2016
Miracles, Magic and Mystery-Life Lessons from Hasidic Masters - Class 2 - Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben
Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 7 - February 17, 2016
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Exodus 26:21-27:19 - February 12, 2016 - The class included a video you can view at https://youtu.be/H6_qnXqHN4o?list=PLD31B3E147D26A623
Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 6 - January 20, 2016
Miracles, Magic and Mystery-Life Lessons from Hasidic Masters - Class 1 - Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Genesis 46:28-47:27 - December 18, 2015
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Genesis 43:11-44:17 - December 11, 2015
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12 - October 2, 2015
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Deuteronomy 32:1-52 - September 25, 2015
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Deuteronomy 31:1–30 - September 18, 2015
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20 - September 11, 2015
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Deuteronomy 26:12-28:6 - September 4, 2015
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Deuteronomy 23:8-24:13 - August 28, 2015
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Deuteronomy 18:6-19:13 - August 21, 2015
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Deuteronomy 12:29-14:29 - August 14, 2015
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class with Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben - Deuteronomy 7:11-8:10 - August 7, 2015
Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 5 - June 24, 2015
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class with Rabbi Nick Renner: Numbers 11:1-20 - JUne 5, 2015
Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 4 - May 27, 2015
Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 3 - March 25, 2015
Rabbi Nick Renner's Class:Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Feb. 25, 2015
Rabbis Bernstein, Renner and Reuben share their thoughts, beliefs, and experiences as Reconstructionist congregational rabbis. - Night of Learning at KI - Feb. 12, 2015
Rabbi Nick Renner's Class:Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Jan. 28, 2015
Elijah the Prophet and Religious Imagination: Engaging with our Tradition Through a Reconstructionist Lens With special guest, Dr. Rabbi Steven Sager, introduced by Rabbi Nick Renner - January 7, 2015
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Genesis 26:12-26:22 - November 21, 2014
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Genesis 24:10-24:52 - November 14, 2014
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 - September 19, 2014
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Deuteronomy 26:1-27:10 - September 12, 2014
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Deuteronomy 21:10-23:7 - September 5, 2014
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Deuteronomy 16:18-18:5 - August 29, 2014
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Deuteronomy 11:26-12:28 - August 22, 2014
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class with Rabbi Nick Renner : Deuteronomy 3:23-4:40 - August 8, 2014
The Rise of Antisemitism In Europe 75 Years After Kristallnacht a talk by Professor Jesper Svartvik, Nov. 7, 2013. , 2013.
A lively and informative panel discussion at KI about the ethical challenges involved in contemporary food production, and how Jewish values can inform our individual food choices. - Nov. 6, 2013
A fascinating conversation with Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben, Rabbi Karen L. Fox and Rabbi Jason Weiner from the Reconstructionist, Reform and Orthodox movements, as they respond to the recent Pew Research study and offer their vision of the Jewish future in
Samuel Chu, National Synagogue Organizer for Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger, speaks at Shabbat services May 17, 2013 - Introduced by Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Numbers 6:22-6:27 - The Priestly Blessing - May 17, 2013
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Overview of Bamidbar (Numbers) - May 10, 2013
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish speaking at Kehillat Israel as part of Los Angeles Civil Discourse Week - April 17, 2013
Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben Speaks at Kehillat Israel Tikkun Olam Shabbat - March 29, 2013
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Pesach 2013 - March 22, 2013 - Guest teacher: Rabbi Dan Aronson
Samuel Chu, National Synagogue Organizer for Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger, speaks at Shabbat services Feb. 15, 2013.
Community religious leaders from the Catholic, Jewish and Muslim faiths in a series of lively and enlightening discussions.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Genesis 46:16-44:17 – December 14, 2012
Community religious leaders from the Catholic, Jewish and Muslim faiths discuss forgiveness.
Rabbi Amy Bernstein teaches the real stories of the women of the Bible who are rich and complex characters
Rabbi Amy Bernstein teaches the real stories of the women of the Bible who are rich and complex characters
Rabbi Amy Bernstein teaches the real stories of the women of the Bible who are rich and complex characters