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Vayelech: Be Strong And Of Good Courage

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy/Devarim 31 - September 8, 2023.

Sep 8, 202350 min

Ki Tavo: Morals, History and Consequences

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy/Devarim 28:15 - September 1, 2023

Sep 1, 202354 min

Ki Tetze: Losing...and Finding

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy/Devarim 22:1 - August 25, 2023

Aug 25, 202349 min

Shoftim: Justice, Power and Protest

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy/Devarim 16;18-21:9 - August 18, 2023

Aug 18, 202350 min

Reeh: Taking Ritual Out And Putting Ethics In

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy/Devarim 11:26-16:17- August 11, 2023

Aug 11, 202355 min

Ekev I: Memory, Myth and Morality

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy/Devarim 7:12- August 4, 2023

Aug 4, 202354 min

Shelach Lecha: The Internal Dialogue Between Love And Hate

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

Jun 16, 202355 min

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

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.

Jun 15, 20231h 8m

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 10:33 - June 9, 2023

Jun 9, 202353 min

Naso: The Priestly Blessing

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

Jun 2, 202353 min

A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - The Centrality of Place

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.

Jun 1, 20231h 13m

Bamidbar I: Flags In The Desert

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 1:1 - May 19, 2023

May 19, 202355 min

Behar I

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, 2023

May 12, 202347 min

The Meaning Behind Our Prayers - Class 4: The Amidah

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.

May 11, 202348 min

Emor: What's Up With Biblical Shavuot?

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 21:1 - May 5, 2023

May 6, 20231h 4m

Kedoshim: Ritual, Ethics and Holiness

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 19:1 - April 28, 2023

Apr 28, 202357 min

The Meaning Behind Our Prayers - Class 3: The History And Meaning Of Kaddish

This is the third 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 April 26, 2023.

Apr 27, 202357 min

Tazria-Metzora: Signs of Spiritual Contamination

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 13:1 - April 21, 2023

Apr 21, 20231h 0m

A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - What Members Of A People Owe Each Other

In the fourth class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein leads a study of texts dealing the pros and cons of 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 April 19, 2023.

Apr 21, 20231h 0m

Shemini: Incense and Fire; A Complicated Connection

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Vayikra/Leviticus 9:6 - April 14, 2023

Apr 14, 202354 min

Pesach: Seeking The Essence of God

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom -Shemot/Exodus 33:12 - April 7, 2023

Apr 7, 202356 min

Tzav: The Importance of Spiritual Preparation

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 8:1 - March 31, 2023

Mar 31, 202359 min

Vayikra: God Calls In Love, Moses Connects

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 1:1 - March 24, 2023

Mar 24, 202356 min

My Favorite Lessons from Talmud and Midrash - Class 3

Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben leads an informative and entertaining look at stories and laws from the Jewish tradition. This is the third class in a four part series. It took place at Kehillat Israel in person and via Zoom on March 23, 2023

Mar 24, 202353 min

Vayakhel: Which Came First?

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 34:19 -March 17, 2023

Mar 17, 20231h 1m

A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - Navigating Divisive Communitites

In the third class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein talks about pluralism, tolerance and deviance . The curriculum for the series was developed by the Hartman Institute. This event took place in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on March 16, 2023.

Mar 16, 20231h 28m

Ki Tisa: The Golden Calf - Idolatry or Intransigence?

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 31:18 -March 10, 2023

Mar 11, 202358 min

The Meaning Behind Our Prayers - Class 2: The Controveries Around Aleinu

This is the second 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 March 8, 2023.

Mar 10, 202349 min

Tetzaveh: Why Is It Connected to Purim?

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 28:1-43 -March 3, 2023

Mar 4, 202358 min

Terumah: That God May Live Within Us

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 25:1 -February 24, 2023

Feb 24, 202353 min

The Meaning Behind Our Prayers - Class 1: The Shema

This is the first 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 February 22, 2023.

Feb 23, 202357 min

Mishpatim: Listening To The God Of Compassion

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 22:20 -February 17, 2023

Feb 17, 202356 min

A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - Being and Becoming

In the second class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein talks about two different ways of looking at Jewish identity: being and becoming . The curriculum for the series was developed by the Hartman Institute. This event took place in person at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom on February 15, 2023.

Feb 16, 20231h 10m

Yitro: Intimacy and Boundaries

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 19:1 -February 10, 2023

Feb 10, 202354 min

Beshalach I: Battling The Pharoah Within

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 14:1 -February 3, 2023

Feb 3, 202358 min

My Favorite Lessons from Talmud and Midrash - Class 2

Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben leads an informative and entertaining look at stories and laws from the Jewish tradition. This is the second class in a four part series. It took place at Kehillat Israel in person and via Zoom on February 2, 2023

Feb 3, 202353 min

Bo: The First Step To Freedom Is Ours

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 10:1-11:3 -January 27, 2023

Jan 27, 202354 min

Vaera I: Slavery As A Mentality

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 6:2-7:7 -January 20, 2023

Jan 20, 202354 min

A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - Class 1

In the first class in her series, Rabbi Amy Bernstein talks about her recent trip to Israel, the new Israeli government, and introduces a curriculum from the Hartman Institute. This event took place in person and via Zoom on January 18, 2023..

Jan 19, 20231h 14m

Shemot I: Women Take Charge

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 1:1-2:25 -January 13, 2023

Jan 13, 202358 min

My Favorite Lessons from Talmud and Midrash - Class 1

Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben leads an informative and entertaining look at stories and laws from the Jewish tradition. This is the first class in a four part series. It took place at Kehillat Israel in person and via Zoom on January 12, 2023

Jan 13, 202357 min

Vayechi I: The Power Of Women In The Story

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Genesis/Bereshit 47:28-48:22 - January 6, 2023

Jan 6, 202351 min

Vayeshev 1: The Perils of Finding Peace

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 37:1-36 - December 16, 2022

Dec 16, 202251 min

Vayishlach I: The People Who Struggle With God

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 32:4-33:20 - December 9, 2022

Dec 9, 202253 min

1 Topic, 2 Rabbis, 3 Plus Opinions - The December Dilemma

Rabbis Amy Bernstein and Daniel Sher engage in a spirited discussion of Jews' relation to holidays like Christmas and Easter. This disucssion took place in person at K.I. and via Zoom on December 8, 2022.

Dec 8, 202247 min

Vayetzei I: Jacob And The Ladder

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 28:10-30:13 - December 2, 2022

Dec 2, 202255 min

Understanding and Responding to Antisemitism

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.

Nov 30, 20221h 5m

Chaye Sarah: Isaac and Rebecca - Love As Brokenness Addressed

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 24:1 - November 18, 2022

Nov 18, 202253 min

Lech Lecha I: Avram's Internal And External Journeys

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 12:1-13:18 - November 4, 2022

Nov 4, 202257 min

Noach I: What's In The Ark?

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 6:9-8:14 - October 28, 2022

Oct 28, 202256 min