- 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
…nd world. High Holy Day Messages from Our Spiritual Leaders, jewishnewhaven.org, August 29,2023 Recently, Shalom New Haven asked our local clergy for their spiritual thoughts and guidance on the upcoming High Holy Day. Here is what several clergy had to say. Jewish Art for the High Holy Days, jewishnewhaven.org, August 29,2023 “Off Our Walls” is the name of the fall show in the galleries at Beth El – Keser Israel [BEKI], organized by Helen Rosenbe…
…a – Weekday – Part 1 – Mizmor Shir Hanukat HaBayit LeDavid https://www.beki.org/wp-content/uploads/PdZ-Weekday-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…
…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 the ancient Temple in Jerusalem under the Hasmoneans, and is thus a fitting time to recogniz…
…More information on each of these endowment funds is available at www.beki.org/endow.html. For information on establishing an endowment for the benefit of BEKI contact Financial Secretary Donna Levine at 203.985.9033 or Rabbi Tilsen at 203.389.2108 ext. 10 or by email jjtilsen@beki.org. For information on the Jewish Foundation or a confidential meeting contact its Director (and BEKI member) Lisa Stanger at 203.387.2424 ext. 382. The total value o…
…s is what Hillel warned against: One who uses Torah for personal gain perishes. (Avot 4:7) For information on BEKI’s kashrut policies, see www.beki.org under “kashrut.” For communal standards, see www.kinahara.org….
…ortunities in the Synagogue To volunteer, contact the office at office@beki.org or by phone at 203.389.2108 x114. Administration – Members are needed to serve on the work-groups, committees and board that steward and administer the congregation. Membership recruitment and retention, financial management, library services, and the Gallery are among the many areas that require eager and willing volunteers. Office Tasks – Stuffing envelopes, preparin…
…Opton Fund for the Benefit of Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel The Eric I.B. Beller Environmental Endowment Fund The George G. Posener Family Memorial Yom Kippur Break-Fast Fund The George G. Posener Kadima & United Synagogue Youth Fund The George & Leah Posener Endowment for the Jewish Education of BEKI Youth The Gilah Benson-Tilsen Fund for Youth The Gladys R. Lipkin Fund for the BEKI Hebrew School The Goodwin Brothers Endowment The Irving Sim…
…ate rabbinic sobriety. Although it may not always seem like it, we do have professional standards. For those reasons, years ago I had thought that I would defer recreational drug use until retirement. But now as I begin to see the glimmer of Golden Years on my horizon, a new deterrent rears its head: Many recreational drugs destroy brain cells. I can barely get my childrenʼs names straight, let alone remember new information, as it is. It is abund…
…of weather or school closings, and regardless of Religious School closings. The synagogue is located on a Snow Emergency Route. If the parking area is not accessible during a declared snow emergency, parking is permitted at Mitchell Branch Library across the street or the municipal lot (next door) once they have been cleared. Please determine for yourself whether travel by any means can be accomplished safely. Federal Holidays & Special Days Sund…
…Fraade March 22, 2023 How to Ensure the Safety of our Kids – BeSMARTforKids.org Joanna Taczanowsky from Moms Demand Action February 22, 2023 From Justification to Justice: Jewish Perspectives & Experiences of Abortion Michal Raucher July 27, 2022 Sanctuary Redesign: Accommodating Those With Neurodiverse Needs Discussion led by Carol Weitzman July 27, 2022 The Cantors’ Assembly 75th Anniversary Journal Cantor Matt Austerklein & Rachel Adelstein Jul…
