Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel | A participatory egalitarian traditional Conservative Synagogue in New Haven

Who We Are

BEKI invites Jews of all ages, races, and gender identities, without regard to economic status or level of Jewish learning. Our warm, engaging, egalitarian community is a joyous home for all Jews in Greater New Haven. Shalom, and welcome.

Tikun Olam - Social Action

Work with us to repair what is broken in our world (Tikun Olam), as we continue our lifelong learning and the application of Jewish values and principles in our lives.

Conservative Movement Stance on US Immigration Policy

Rabbi & Ritual

Rabbi Jon-Jay Tilsen is the spiritual leader of our community, which combines an open, accepting environment with a traditional approach to worship and kashrut (keeping kosher). BEKI members organize and lead most services and activities.

Kids Love BEKI...

…and the BEKI community loves kids! Children and teens fill our engaging Shabbat and holiday programs, our vibrant Religious School, our fun-packed, active Kadima and award-winning USY chapters.

Online Live and Recorded Services to Enhance the High Holiday Experience

To Help Fight the Spread of COVID-19

Four weekday services are held outdoors (indoors in case of rain). See Weekly Happenings for details.
Limited seating for High Holy Day services is by reservation only.

Here’s a sampling of the information being sent by email or posted on the Beth El Keser – Israel Facebook page.

Daily Services

Our minyan captains have organized daily services through “Zoom Video.” To receive the links so that you can join, email bekitefilla@gmail.com.

Kosher Food

Claire’s Corner Copia has re-opened. Call (203) 562-3888. clairescornercopia.com

Edge of the Woods Market is delivering. Call (203) 787-1055 or email eotwmdeliveries@gmail.com.

Abel Caterers is making dinner-to-go for pickup or delivery, $54.99 for 4 people. Order at: https://abelcaterers.com/dinners-to-go or call (203) 389-2300. Their Rosh HaShanah order form is at https://abelcaterers.com/rosh-hashanah-2020-order-form

Crown Market in West Hartford is accepting online orders for delivery to the BEKI parking lot. Their next delivery will be on Tuesday, September 15th, 10:00-10:30 am.
Future deliveries will be: October 27th, November 24th, December 29th.
Crown Market’s online store is at: https://www.thecrownmarket.com/shop/