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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.

Location:

Pacific Palisades, CA

Description:

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.

Language:

English

Contact:

310 295-9963


Episodes

Naso: The Priestly Blessing

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

Duration:00:53:26

A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - The Centrality of Place

6/1/2023
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.

Duration:01:13:52

Bamidbar I: Flags In The Desert

5/19/2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Numbers/Bamidbar 1:1 - May 19, 2023

Duration:00:55:32

Behar I

5/12/2023
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

Duration:00:47:57

The Meaning Behind Our Prayers - Class 4: The Amidah

5/11/2023
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.

Duration:00:48:39

Emor: What's Up With Biblical Shavuot?

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

Duration:01:04:56

Kedoshim: Ritual, Ethics and Holiness

4/28/2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 19:1 - April 28, 2023

Duration:00:57:57

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

4/27/2023
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.

Duration:00:57:58

Tazria-Metzora: Signs of Spiritual Contamination

4/21/2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 13:1 - April 21, 2023

Duration:01:00:26

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

4/20/2023
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.

Duration:01:00:12

Shemini: Incense and Fire; A Complicated Connection

4/14/2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Vayikra/Leviticus 9:6 - April 14, 2023

Duration:00:54:55

Pesach: Seeking The Essence of God

4/7/2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom -Shemot/Exodus 33:12 - April 7, 2023

Duration:00:56:46

Tzav: The Importance of Spiritual Preparation

3/31/2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 8:1 - March 31, 2023

Duration:00:59:13

Vayikra: God Calls In Love, Moses Connects

3/24/2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Leviticus/Vayikra 1:1 - March 24, 2023

Duration:00:56:03

My Favorite Lessons from Talmud and Midrash - Class 3

3/24/2023
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

Duration:00:53:48

Vayakhel: Which Came First?

3/17/2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 34:19 -March 17, 2023

Duration:01:01:52

A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - Navigating Divisive Communitites

3/16/2023
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.

Duration:01:28:14

Ki Tisa: The Golden Calf - Idolatry or Intransigence?

3/10/2023
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 31:18 -March 10, 2023

Duration:00:58:55

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

3/9/2023
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.

Duration:00:49:40

Tetzaveh: Why Is It Connected to Purim?

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

Duration:00:58:00