Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 13:1 - June 16, 2023Links:Shelach Lecha Torah TextShelach Lecha Source Sheet

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 13:1 - June 16, 2023Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.sefaria.org/Numbers.13?lang=bi&amp;aliyot=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shelach Lecha Torah Text</a></li><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/Shelach2023SourceSheet.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shelach Lecha Source Sheet</a></li></ul>

Shelach Lecha: The Internal Dialogue Between Love And Hate

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.Links:A Foundation of Thoughtful Judaism Class 6 Source Sheet

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.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/FoundationsofThoughtfulJudaism-Class6SourceSheet.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Foundation of Thoughtful Judaism Class 6 Source Sheet</a></li></ul>

A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - Diaspora, Citizenship And The Modern State of Israel

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 10:33 - June 9, 2023Links:Beha'alotecha Torah TextBeha'alotecha Source Sheet

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 10:33 - June 9, 2023Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.sefaria.org/Numbers.10.33?lang=bi&amp;aliyot=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beha'alotecha Torah Text</a></li><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/BehaalotechaSourceSheet2023.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beha'alotecha Source Sheet</a></li></ul>

Beha'alotecha: Leaving The Mountain Of God Is The Beginning Of The Problem

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 6:22 - June 2, 2023Links:Naso Torah TextNaso Source Sheet

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 6:22 - June 2, 2023Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.sefaria.org/Numbers.6.23?lang=bi&amp;aliyot=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Naso Torah Text</a></li><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/NasoSourceSheet2023.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Naso Source Sheet</a></li></ul>

Naso: The Priestly Blessing

In the fifth class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein leads a study of texts dealing the importance of lace in Jewish solidarity . The curriculum for the series was developed by the Hartman Institute. This event took place in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on May 21, 2023.Links:A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - Classs 5 Source SheetHartman Sources

In the fifth class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein leads a study of texts dealing the importance of lace in Jewish solidarity . The curriculum for the series was developed by the Hartman Institute. This event took place in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on May 21, 2023.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/CentralityofPlaceSourceSheet.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - Classs 5 Source Sheet</a></li><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/HartmanSourcesPage.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hartman Sources</a></li></ul>

A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - The Centrality of Place

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 1:1 - May 19, 2023Links:Bamidbar Torah TextBamidbar Source SheetRendering of the Tribes Around the MishkanRendering of the Mishkan, Fire and Cloud

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 1:1 - May 19, 2023Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.sefaria.org/Numbers.1?lang=bi&amp;aliyot=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bamidbar Torah Text</a></li><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/Bamidbar_FlagsintheDesert.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bamidbar Source Sheet</a></li><li><a href="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/3b/c2/1d/3bc21d467daa2d4d52983ebd23d31d3e.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rendering of the Tribes Around the Mishkan</a></li><li><a href="https://i.pinimg.com/564x/da/ea/0a/daea0a171bc5dac0139a9040d6036f41.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rendering of the Mishkan, Fire and Cloud</a></li></ul>

Bamidbar I: Flags In The Desert

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Levitucus/Vayikra 25:1 - May 12, 2023Links:Behar Torah Text

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Levitucus/Vayikra 25:1 - May 12, 2023Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.sefaria.org/Leviticus.25.1?lang=bi&amp;aliyot=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behar Torah Text</a></li></ul>

Behar I

This is the fourth in a series of classes Rabbi Daniel Sher taught about the literal and spiritual meanings of Jewish prayer. The class was conducted in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on May 10, 2023.

This is the fourth in a series of classes Rabbi Daniel Sher taught about the literal and spiritual meanings of Jewish prayer. The class was conducted in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on May 10, 2023.

The Meaning Behind Our Prayers - Class 4: The Amidah

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 21:1 - May 5, 2023Links:Emor Torah TextEmor Source SheetDocumentary Hypotheses Sources Distribution

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 21:1 - May 5, 2023Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.sefaria.org/Leviticus.21.1-24.23?lang=bi&amp;aliyot=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emor Torah Text</a></li><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/WhatsUpWiththeBiblicalSukkot_.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emor Source Sheet</a></li><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/Documentary_Hypothesis_Sources_Distribution.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Documentary Hypotheses Sources Distribution</a></li></ul>

Emor: What's Up With Biblical Shavuot?

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 19:1 - April 28, 2023Links:Kedoshim Torah TextThe Holiness Code Source Sheet

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 19:1 - April 28, 2023Links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.sefaria.org/Leviticus.19.1?lang=bi&amp;aliyot=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kedoshim Torah Text</a></li><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/TheHolinessCodeSourceSheet.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Holiness Code Source Sheet</a></li></ul>

Kedoshim: Ritual, Ethics and Holiness

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.

The Rabbi has a great wit and great depth of historical and cultural knowledge, as well as a modern critical lens - you learn a lot and never have to suspend any disbelief to get meaning out of each podcast. It’s like taking a class every week with a favorite professor!

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Rabbi Amy Bernstein is a talented, passionate and knowledgable teacher of Torah.  If you want to study Torah at a very high level, listen to her weekly podcasts.  Excellent.

Great Weekly Torah Study

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.

Kehillat Israel Podcasts

Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 5 - June 24, 2015

Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 5 - June 24, 2015

Tales of The Talmud - Class 5

Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben Teaching at KI - December 14, 2015

Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben Teaching at KI - December 14, 2015

What Judaism Teaches about Death, Dying and the Afterlife - Class 3

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 33:12-34:26 - October 6, 2017

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 33:12-34:26 - October 6, 2017

Sukkot 2017: What Can We Know of God?

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Leviticus 23:00-23:32 - May 8, 2015

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Leviticus 23:00-23:32 - May 8, 2015

Parashat Emor II

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 8:15-10:32 - October 20, 2017Links:Handout for Noach  2017

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 8:15-10:32 - October 20, 2017Links:<ul><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/Noach-Handout-2017.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Handout for Noach 2017</a></li></ul>

Noach II 2017

Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 6 - January 20, 2016

Rabbi Nick Renner's Tales of the Talmud: What Were The Rabbis Thinking? - Class 6 - January 20, 2016

Tales of The Talmud - Class 6

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 44:18-45:27 - Jan. 3, 2020

Vayigash I 2020: Joseph Reveals Himself

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 26:1-30 - February 16, 2018Links:Handout for Terumah  2018

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 26:1-30 - February 16, 2018Links:<ul><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/Terumah-Handout-2018.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Handout for Terumah 2018</a></li></ul>

Terumah II 2018

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - May 18, 2018

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - guest teacher Rabbi Micah Hyman - May 18, 2018

Shavuot 2018

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 10:16-11:32 - April 13, 2018

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 10:16-11:32 - April 13, 2018

Shemini II 2018: Reconstructing Kashrut for Today

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 17:8-19:4 - April 27, 2018

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 17:8-19:4 - April 27, 2018

Acharei Mot – Kedoshim II 2018: What is Holiness?

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.Links:Jewish Mindfulness and Spirituality Handout - Class 5

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.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/Jewish-Mindfulness---Class-5-Handout.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jewish Mindfulness and Spirituality Handout - Class 5</a></li></ul>

Jewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 5

Vzot Habracha

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class, this week in the Sukkah - Deuteronomy 33:1–34:12 - September 28, 2018Links:Handout for Vzot Habracha  2018

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class, this week in the Sukkah - Deuteronomy 33:1–34:12 - September 28, 2018Links:<ul><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/Vzot-Habracha-Handout-2018.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Handout for Vzot Habracha 2018</a></li></ul>

Vzot Habracha 2018

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 3:1-4:26 - March 16, 2018

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 3:1-4:26 - March 16, 2018

Vayikra II 2018

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 13:17-15:26 - February 7, 2020Links:Beshalach Handout 2020

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 13:17-15:26 - February 7, 2020Links:<ul><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/BeshalachHandout2020.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beshalach Handout 2020</a></li></ul>

Beshalach I 2020: Fighting The Fear To Move Forward

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 24:53-25:18 - November 2, 2018Links:Handout for Chaye Sarah 2018

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Genesis 24:53-25:18 - November 2, 2018Links:<ul><li><a href="http://podcasts.kitunes.org/media/pdfs/Chaye%20Sarah%20Handout%202018.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Handout for Chaye Sarah 2018</a></li></ul>

Chaye Sarah III 2018

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 &amp; Policy, and Dean of the School of Politics &amp; 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 &amp; 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. 

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 &amp; Policy, and Dean of the School of Politics &amp; 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 &amp; 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.

Discussion on Women's Reproductive Health

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.Links:Handout for Jewish Mindfulness - Class 2

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.Links:<ul><li><a href="https://images.shulcloud.com/1239/uploads/Documents/For-Podcast/Jewish-Mindfulness---Class-2-Handout.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Handout for Jewish Mindfulness - Class 2</a></li></ul>

Jewish Mindfulness and Spirituality: Creating Lives of Depth and Meaning - Class 2

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 4:18-6:1 - December 28, 2018

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Exodus 4:18-6:1 - December 28, 2018

Shemot III 2018

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Leviticus 25:00-17 - May 15, 2015

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class: Leviticus 25:00-17 - May 15, 2015

Parashat Behar

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