Kehillat Israel Podcasts
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Rabbi Reuben's Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon 2022: Lessons From My Mother
Kehaillat Israel High Holy Days 5783
Nitzavim
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 - September 23, 2022
Ki Tavo III
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
KI Tetze III: What You Have Is Not Yours!
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 24:14-25:19 - September 9,, 2022
Why Do We Do That? - High Holy Days
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.
Shoftim III: But What Does It Mean For Us Today?
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 19:14-21:9 - September 2,, 2022
Reeh III: Reconstructing The Past
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 - August 26, 2022
Ekev III: Personal And Communal Choice
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 10:12-11:25 - August 19, 2022
Vaetchanan III: The 10 Commandments And The Shema
Rabbi Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Deuteronomy 5:1-7:11 - August 12, 2022
Shelach III
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class t Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Numbers 15:8-41 - June 24, 2022
Beha'alotecha III: Cravings
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Numbers 10:35-12:16 - June 17, 2022
Why Do We Do That? - Tallit
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.
Naso III
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
Bamidbar III: Why The First Born?
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
Bechukotai III: Vows and Values
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
Behar III: Change Is Possible!
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 25:29-26:2 - May 20, 2022.
Emor III: Occasions Sacred And Not
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 23:23-24:23 - May 13, 2022
Kedoshim III: The Holiness Challenge
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 19:15-20:27 - May 6, 2022
Acharei Mot III: Yasher Koach!
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 17:1-18:30 - April 29. 2022
Why Do We Do That? - Class 2 - Havdalah
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.
Metzora III: Finding Hidden Sparks Of Holiness
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 14:33-15:33 - April 8. 2022
Tazria III: The Power In Seeing Others
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 13:29-59 - April 1. 2022
Why Do We Do That? - Class 1 - Shabbat
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.
Shemini III: Kashrut And Justice
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Leviticus 11:1-47 - March 25. 2022
Tzav III: Consumption And The Sacred
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 8:1-36 - March 18. 2022
Vayikra III: Guilt and Purification
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Leviticus 4:27-5:26 - March 11, 2022
Pekudei III: The Mishkan vs. The Golden Calf
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 39:22-40:38 - March 4, 2022
Vayakhel: Where Is The Ark?
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Exodus 35:1-38L29 - February 25, 2022
KI Tisa III: Can We See God? Should We?
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 33:12-34:35 - February 18, 2022
Tetzaveh: Money and The Sacred
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - guest teacher Rabbi Daniel Sher - Exodus 27:20 - February 11, 2022
Terumah III: Building A Place For God Among/Within Us
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 26:31-27:19 - February 4, 2022 This podcast includes videos. To view them click here and here.
Mishpatim III: First Do, Then Hear
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 23:20-24:18 - January 28, 2022
1 Topic, 2 Rabbis, 3 Plus Opinions - The Letter of the Law vs. The Spirit of the Law
Rabbis Amy Bernstein and Daniel Sher engage in a spirited discussion of a major issue facing liberal Jews: on what should Jewish practice be based... if anything? Among the subjects they touch on, based on their personal experiences, are Kashrut, tefillin, weaing a yamuke, tallit and circumcision. This disucssion took place via Zoom on January 26, 2022.
Yitro: Was Sinai An Initiation Rite?
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 18:1-20:23 - January 21, 2022
Beshalach III: The Slow And Difficult Weaning Of The Israelites
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 14:26-17:16 - January 14, 2022
The 70 Names of God - Class 4 - Leading A Life Of Godliness
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.
Bo III - The Exodus And Jewish Identity
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 12:29-13:16 - January 7, 2022
Shemot III: Once Again A Woman Rescues Moses
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus 4:18-6:1 - December 24, 2021
Vayechi III: Joseph Affirms His Higher Purpose
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 49:27-50:26 - December 17, 2021
The 70 Names of God - Class 3 - God's Names And Ours
The Talmud famously claims there are 70 names of God. Join Rabbi Reuben in the third of four sessions exploring what these many names mean and how they reveal the personal qualities that Jewish tradition held as inspiration for our daily lives. This class was conducted from the KI Sanctuary via Zoom on December 13, 2021
Vayigash III: Was Joseph A Righteous Man... Or A Despot?
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 46:28-47:27 - December 10, 2021
Miketz III: Joseph - A Complex Man Of Many Colors
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 43:16-44:17 - December 3, 2021
Chanukah for Grown Ups 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
Vayeshev III: The Power Of Falling Down And Getting Up
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 39:1-40:20 - November 26, 2021
Vayishlach III: What's In A Name?
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis 35:1-32:3 - November 19, 2021
The 70 Names of God - Class 2 - Going Deeper
The Talmud famously claims there are 70 names of God. Join Rabbi Reuben in the second of four sessions exploring what these many names mean and how they reveal the personal qualities that Jewish tradition held as inspiration for our daily lives. This class was conducted from the KI Sanctuary via Zoom on November 15, 2021
Vayetzei III: Women, Monotheism and Ritual
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 31:17-32:3 - November 12, 2021
Toldot III: Blessing and Disfunction
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 27:28-28:9 - November 5, 2021
Chaye Sarah III: What Was Isaac Doing In The Field?
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at Kehillat Israel and via Zoom - Genesis 24:53-25:18 - October 29, 2021
The 70 Names of God - Class 1: Why So Many Names?
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