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Kehillat Israel Podcasts

Kehillat Israel
Judaism
Torah
Exodus
Torah Study
Leviticus
Deuteronomy
Mishkan
Moses
Rosh Hashanah
Genesis
Tikkun Olam
Tzara'at
Community Support
Pesach
Jewish Identity
Kehillat Israel
Community
Israel
Creation Ethics
Hope

Recordings of the weekly Friday morning Torah study class at Kehillat Israel in Los Angeles, 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 princi... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes802Founded14 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class in person and via Zoom - Devarim/Deuteronomy 32:1 - September 18, 2026.

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David Bocarsly
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Amy Bernstein
Host of Friday Morning Torah Study; KI community leader; multiple entries across episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Adorable!

    I have this discovered this podcast and I find it absolutely adorable. It is excellent food for thought delivered in a very compelling, sincere way and the atmosphere the group creates is so touching and moving! I love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crataegus101
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Miss the KI Torah Class!

    The Rosh Hashanah sermon reminded me of how much I wish the weekly Torah class recordings. Please post them again! Your discussions were so thoughtful and deep, and your unique perspectives really helped me through hard times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tomer reviews things
    United States2 years ago
  • Wonderful

    This podcast is in-depth, but not overwhelming. It reminds me of a “College Torah/Old Testament 150 Class” and would likely be appreciated by people from many religious traditions. The rabbi is interesting and does a great job of keeping everyone engaged, without “lowering” herself to doing silly jokes that tend to fall flat, especially in today’s “Zoom” culture. I have learned a lot and am very grateful to have found this podcast. Finally, “hats off” to the online “students” for politely partic... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lidror
    United States3 years ago
  • Wonderful

    This podcast is in-depth, but not overwhelming. It reminds me of a “College Torah/Old Testament 150 Class” and would likely be appreciated by people from many religious traditions. The rabbi is interesting and does a great job of keeping everyone engaged, without “lowering” herself to doing silly jokes that tend to fall flat, especially in today’s “Zoom” culture. I have learned a lot and am very grateful to have found this podcast. Finally, “hats off” to the online “students” for politely partic... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lidror
    United States5 years ago
  • Wonderful

    In-depth, but not overwhelming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lidror
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate deep, respectful Torah study that feels like a thoughtful classroom.
Audience notes value inclusivity and constructive dialogue, with some political or social topic openness.
Guests and participants are seen as well-informed, creating a welcoming study environment.
Many praise the host's insightful, accessible teaching style and rigorous discussion.

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Kedoshim: Love Your Neighbor!
Q: Who counts as 'your neighbor' and should this extend beyond Israelite neighbors to strangers and non-Jews?
The host explains that neighbor includes both Israelites and the Ger (stranger) among them, with many laws protecting the vulnerable, suggesting a broader, inclusive ethic that prioritizes care for all people living in the community.
Kedoshim: Love Your Neighbor!
Q: Does holiness require belief in God, or can a person be holy by merely following ethical rules without faith?
Holiness can be achieved through ethical action even without belief in God; various rabbinic viewpoints acknowledge acting rightly as holy, while others emphasize intention and faith, but the practical consensus here is that right behavior itself constitutes holiness.
Yitro: "Chosen" Or Not?
Q: What does the covenant mean to modern Jews?
It's a call for Jews to strive for justice, equity, compassion, and to care for the marginalized, which makes them a treasured people.
Shemot: Existence Is About Becoming
Q: How can one have faith in the now, in the here and now, in something that it will be what it will be?
It's about trusting that the nature of reality is constantly unfolding and evolving, which includes being present in the current moment.
Shemot: Existence Is About Becoming
Q: What does it say about God, that He just forgot us all this?
God's remembering in Hebrew suggests an active process of paying attention differently, rather than a literal forgetfulness followed by remembrance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kehillat Israel Podcasts

What is Kehillat Israel Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Critically, the episodes center around in-depth Friday morning Torah study led by a Reconstructionist-leaning synagogue community in Los Angeles. Themes span practical ethical living, justice, and personal growth through classical and contemporary rabbinic sources, with frequent discussions of Israel, diaspora identity, and how ancient texts translate to modern life. Noteworthy is the approachable yet scholarly tone, a strong emphasis on community participation, and a willingness to tackle political and social topics within a Jewish learning framework. The show often features a single host, Rabbi Amy Bernstein, alongside a rotating group of contributors, creating a dynamic, participatory classroom atmosphere that appeals to listeners who va... more

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