Kehillat Israel
Kehillat Israel is a Reconstructionist synagogue located in Pacific Palisades, [Los Angeles|Pacific Palisades], Los Angeles, California, in the United States. It is one of two Reconstructionist synagogues in greater Los Angeles. Its senior rabbi is Amy Bernstein.
In 2025, tensions over Israel led Kehillat Israel, to announce plans to disaffiliate from the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation. The congregation cited dissatisfaction with the national leadership’s perceived lack of support for Zionism and failure to adequately address rising anti-Zionist sentiment among Reconstructionist rabbis and institutions.
Notable members of the congregation
Notable current and former attendees include:- Lloyd Braun, former Chairman of the ABC Entertainment Group
- Alden Ehrenreich, actor
- Jon Feltheimer, CEO of Lions Gate Entertainment
- Ellie Kanner, director
- Bob Saget
- Adam Sandler
- John Whitesell, director