- Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel
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85 Harrison Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1724 | P: 203.389.2108 | office@beki.org
…the registration did not concern them. But the problems arose not just because the land was not registered; they arose also because the land was often registered in the name of someone other than the rightful owner. This occurred several ways. The widespread practice of mushā` (collective land tenure) led to misregistration. Often a community’s lands were registered in the names of a few individuals or even in the name of just one individual.26 …
…bborn, and cruel disposition, obstinately refused, they shouted, ‘Do not cause a revolt! Do not cause a war! Do not break the peace! Disrespect done to our ancient Laws brings no honour to the Emperor. Do not make Tiberius an excuse for insulting our nation. He does not want any of our traditions done away with. If you say that he does, show us some decree or letter or something of the sort, so that we may cease troubling you and appeal to our mas…
…24 Jan Alef-Bet Workshop January 24, 2016 6:00 pm – 6:50 pm ALEFBET Workshop 1 More Info…
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…31 Jan Alef-Bet Workshop January 31, 2016 6:00 pm – 6:50 pm ALEFBET Workshop 1 More Info…
…brings me to my final thought: We took out a third scroll this morning because today is the first day of Adar Bet, the month that gives us Purim (quoting Ina: “Purim Baskets!”). Mi-she-nicknas Adar, marbin be-simha once Adar starts, celebration increases (Eruvin 29a). Tonight’s auction will be a great kick-off to the month ahead. I hope to see every one of you here, with friends, beginning at 7:30. Bring your credit cards and some cash, too, for t…
…en Alderman, in honor of their son David Louis; Esther & George Alexander; Beth El-Keser Israel Sisterhood; Beth El-Keser Israel Daily Minyan Group; Bessie Bernstein & Children, in memory of Lawrence H. Bernstein; Anne Byer & Herman E. Echtenthal, in memory of Rose Scherban; Michael Birns & Beth Martin; Mr. & Mrs. Paul Dworkin; Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Etkind; Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Fiedler; Mrs. Diane Friedman, in memory of Dr. Irving Friedman; Dr. & Mrs. R…
…prohibited by law. One reason I have avoided drugs is that many of them cause users to lose their inhibitions. I like my inhibitions. The ones I have are just barely sufficient to keep me from saying and doing utterly ridiculous, embarrassing and dangerous things, and only much, but not all, of the time. Another reason is that drugs alter oneʼs perception of reality. As it is, I feel my grip on reality is tenuous at best. While some have noted th…
…with the intent of fulfilling the mitzva. If I light candles on Friday because there was a power outage, or because I am planning a romantic evening with Miriam, it is not the same as if I light the very same candles to sanctify the Shabbat. Intent does matter. It is also a fundamental principle that obedience to the Almighty is an underlying reason for performing all of the mitzvot. And there are mitzvot (huqim) for which there is no apparent log…
…injuring themselves on hard stone. Frontal ramps are a much less efficient use of the space. Because of where the exit doors and supporting columns are, the ramps would need to be at least 12’ 10” away from the walls. The area between the ramps and walls would essentially become a very large walkway — we couldn’t put seats there, because they would be behind the ramp. On a typical Shabbat, that might not be a problem. But on high-attendance days,…
