Vaera: Making the Impossible Possible

Vaera: Making the Impossible Possible

Author: Kehillat Israel January 21, 2026 Duration: 39:49

Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Shemot/Exodus 6:1 - January 16, 2026.


Each week, the community at Kehillat Israel in Los Angeles gathers to explore tradition, text, and contemporary life. The Kehillat Israel Podcasts bring those conversations directly to you, offering a window into the synagogue's vibrant intellectual and spiritual life. You'll find recordings from the weekly Friday morning Torah study, where ancient passages are unpacked with modern relevance, alongside sermons from holiday services, special classes, and public events. This podcast reflects the inclusive and thoughtful ethos of its community, honoring diverse backgrounds while being firmly grounded in Jewish cultural and religious tradition. Guided by Reconstructionist principles, these discussions actively engage with the wisdom of the past while thoughtfully considering present-day questions. Whether you're seeking deeper study, spiritual reflection, or a sense of connection to a living community, this series provides an authentic audio experience. It’s a chance to listen in on meaningful dialogue that values inquiry, inclusivity, and the ongoing evolution of Jewish thought.
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A Foundation For Thoughtful Judaism - Class 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:01
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 Zoo…
Shemot I: Women Take Charge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:49
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Exodus/Shemot 1:1-2:25 -January 13, 2023
My Favorite Lessons from Talmud and Midrash - Class 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:39
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…
Vayechi I: The Power Of Women In The Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:00
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
Vayeshev 1: The Perils of Finding Peace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:11
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class at K.I. and via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 37:1-36 - December 16, 2022
1 Topic, 2 Rabbis, 3 Plus Opinions - The December Dilemma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:05
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.
Vayetzei I: Jacob And The Ladder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:51
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class via Zoom - Genesis/Bereshit 28:10-30:13 - December 2, 2022
Understanding and Responding to Antisemitism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:33
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 Novemb…