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85 Harrison Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1724 | P: 203.389.2108 | office@beki.org
…, 2021 NOTE: This article is only accessible by subscription. God may be encountered anywhere for the faithful, but those who belong to religious communities say there’s a power in being among fellow worshipers, joining in prayer and song. Conversation with Rabbi Ethan Tucker, jewishledger.com, Oct 19, 2021 Rabbi Ethan Tucker will be the guest speaker at New Haven’s 5th Elm City Kallah, a collaboration of Beth El Keser Israel (BEKI), Westville Syn…
…he basis for calculating the tithe, and it is this approach that I would recommend for one who does not see a way to tithe on a full pre-tax basis. This question requires further study. Shavuot Festival at BEKI Men’s Club Miqve Experience Jewish men and boys are invited to join Men’s Club President Drew Allison and Rabbi Tilsen for individual private immersion in the miqve (“ritual bath”) at 86 Hubinger Street on the morning of erev Shavuot, Tuesd…
…e Lord your God. Protection against self-incrimination The Torah’s “Fifth Amendment:” Confessions are not admissible in criminal cases. Numbers 35:30: If anyone kills a person, the manslayer may be executed only on the evidence of witnesses: the testimony of a single witness shall not suffice for a death sentence. Prohibition against acting without probable cause The accuser is libel for the truth of the accusation. Exodus 23:1. You shall not come…
…997 Shabbat shalom. Welcome to the Men’s Club Shabbat, Shabbat HaHodesh–welcome Men’s Club members and welcome all guests. This is the last Shabbat before we come to the month of Nisan; in fact Rosh Hodesh Nisan will be on Tuesday, this week. I would like to begin with a look at part of the haftarah for this special Shabbat, one of four special Shabbats which precede the holiday of Passover. Mostly this haftarah concerns commandments for special s…
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…stinian Arabs without us breaking out into fisticuffs. It was nice to hear comments from members that they were proud to be part of a Congregation that can do this, and I share the sentiment. But of course, all this means is that we are able to discuss a controversial issue in a relatively civil manner, something that does not seem too much to ask. I don’t think we should knock ourselves out patting ourselves on the back. There are limits to our d…
…are every bit as equal as men. But, I will not say equal in all ways. Most men are stronger than women, but that’s just the way they are built and the way the public sees men. Because of that, some men try to keep in shape and try to maintain their male status in the public eye. This is all right with me, besides the fact that about half of the males I’ve ever met flaunt their strength somehow. I often wonder about guys who have to do that. Are th…
…15 Feb Kashrut Review Session February 15, 2015 9:45 am – 11:00 am For all Kiddush and Benei Mitzva Kiddush Cooperative Team leaders. More Info…
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…y may not fear annihilation, But they fear still the accidental death That comes with coming Too close to G-d. Then G-d does something odd. He talks directly to Aaron. And in talking to Aaron, To the man whose provocative courage Stopped the killing at 14,700, Who helped G-d turn from Annihilation to flowering, G-d tells him: “You and your sons and your father’s house with you, You shall bear the guilt of the sanctuary, And you and your sons with…
