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.

To Help Fight the Spread of COVID-19

Until further notice, all on-going programs and services at BEKI are suspended.

Try out the wonderful recipes that our members and friends sent in for Shavuot.

Here’s a sampling of the information being sent by email or posted on the BEKI Facebook page:

Daily Services

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

Kosher Food

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, $49.99 for 4 people. Order at: https://abelcaterers.com/dinners-to-go or call (203) 389-2300

Crown Market in West Hartford is accepting online orders for delivery to BEKI parking lot. Their next delivery will be on Tuesday, June 9th, 10:00-10:30 am.
Future deliveries will be: July 7th, August 4th, September 15th, October 27th, November 24th, December 29th.
Crown Market’s online store is at: https://www.thecrownmarket.com/shop/