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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Parashat Chukat III [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:53
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Parashat Korach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:45
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Shelach Lecha III [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:32
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 15:8-41 - Loving the Stranger, Racism, Brexit and the U.S. Election - July 1, 2016
Parashat Beha'aloteha III [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:11
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 10:35-12:16 - June 25, 2016
Parashat Bamidbar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:45
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Numbers 3:14-4:20 - June 10, 2016
Parashat Behukotai and Reconstructionism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:41
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 27:1-34 and the ideas of Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan - June 3, 2016
Parashat Behar III [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:31
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 25:1-26:2 - May 27, 2016
Parashat Emor III [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:07
Rabbi Amy Bernstein's weekly Torah study class - Leviticus 23:23-24:23 - May 20, 2016