Kehillat Israel is a Reconstructionist congregation in

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. They are one of two Reconstructionist synagogues in greater Los Angeles (the other being the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue). Their senior rabbi is Amy Bernstein.

History

Prominent current and former attendees include: *

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, former Chairman of the

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Entertainment Group *

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, actor *

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, director *

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, directorKehillat Israel: "COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY"
retrieved December 5, 2016

References

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