- Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel
85 Harrison Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1724 | P: 203.389.2108 | office@beki.org
85 Harrison Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1724 | P: 203.389.2108 | office@beki.org
…the name of the fall show in the galleries at Beth El – Keser Israel [BEKI], organized by Helen Rosenberg, with input from other members of the Art Committee. The artwork, which is in various media as well as ritual objects, broadly reflects Jewish and Israeli history, scenes of Jerusalem, synagogues, holidays and practices, and biblical or cultural themes. The curator’s plan is that from the wealth of these resources, the viewer will be reminded…
…eekday-1-of-3.mp3 Pesuqei deZimra – Weekday – Part 2 – Yehi Khavod https://www.beki.org/wp-content/uploads/PdZ-Weekday-2-of-3.mp3 Pesuqei deZimra – Weekday – Part 3 – Barukh Adonai Le`Olam https://www.beki.org/wp-content/uploads/PdZ-Weekday-3-of-3.mp3 Rosh Hodesh & Festival Pesuqei deZimra — Psalms & Poetry of Praise Pesuqei deZimra – Shabbat & Festival Additions – Part 1 https://www.beki.org/wp-content/uploads/06-Track-6-PdZ-Shabbat-Festival-Ad…
…s being prepared by Michael Powers Ries Catering. Pre-registration is required, and there is a discount for early registration; forms are available from the office@beki.org BEKI office. On Shabbat morning, 11 December, a qiddush (refreshments period) will be offered after the service honoring George Posener and marking his special birthday. Hanuka (which means, literally, “dedication,” in the sense of consecration) commemorates the rededication of…
…and programs. We also enjoyed a large set of successful children’s programs, organized by Rachel Gerber and Harold Birn. The logistics of these services are particularly challenging and the level of satisfaction with this project is quite remarkable. Memorable events include the Tashlikh services, led by Isaiah Cooper & Lauri Lowell, and by Rabbi Tilsen, with over 60 participants, and the Sukka Hop organized by Miriam Benson. As part of the BEKI12…
…n between communities, effected on the level of the individual, dispels hatred, prevents violence and pleases God. Active confrontation, whether direct or indirect, is an integral part of the reconciliation process. A problem and its causes must not be ignored and cannot simply be wished away, but rather must be addressed. In several tales the Besht directly confronts the antagonists. In one tale, for example, the Besht goes out of his way traveli…
…ought his army from Caesarea and removed it to winter quarters in Jerusalem, took a bold step in subversion of the Jewish practices, by introducing into the city the busts of the emperor that were attached to the military standards, for our law forbids the making of images. It was for this reason that the previous procurators [Greek: hegemones], when they entered the city, used standards that had no such ornaments. Pilate was the first to bring th…
…y so choose. They might attend the classes, services or other programs offered, or they may feel proud that their generosity helps people and insures the vibrancy of Jewish life among our community. But those who generously bequeath funds for use after their days in this world have ended, are sure to feel satisfaction in the knowledge that they are giving a gift for others and for the future. It is a gift of faith, trust and love. The Morris & Sar…
…05 Aug Zoom Schmooze: Insights on the Psychological Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic with Morris Bell & Raina Sotsky August 5, 2020 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Home Page Interior Page Raina is a psychiatrist who works with both adults and children. Morris is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and […] More Info…
…d Question in Israel,” Middle East Research and Information Project Reports, 47, 1976, p. 14.) 25 Granott, 1952, p. 107. 26 Tute, 1927, p. 180. 27 Jiryis, 1976, p. 16. 28 Eisenman, p. 61. 29 Yehoshua Porath, “The Political Awakening of the Palestinian Arabs and their Leadership Towards the End of the Ottoman Period,” in Moshe Ma`oz, ed., Studies on Palestine During the Ottoman Period, (Jerusalem: Magnes Press) 1975, p. 365. Also cf. John Ruedy, “D…
…Told Moses to talk to the rock, And Moses hit. Moses made the people rebels, Took credit for miraculous power not his, And he hit. And not only did he hit, But he hit with the staff – the Mateh, The dead branch that blossomed. * * * This is far more than Just getting the directions wrong, Than just using the wrong method To draw water from a rock. This is a failure to follow the new path That G-d has charted, The path that started When Aaron stood…
