- 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
…ndividually operating courts throughout Europe in those times. Most of the communications between these courts occurred locally but the network, like the monkeys, had the possibility to communicate over long distances. The advantage of the network was that of insurance. If, for example, I were a Jew in Baghdad and I had a contract with a Jew in, say, Madrid, this network would help enforce the contract, to the end that Jewish traders in those time…
…27 Apr Talmud Study Group April 27, 2017 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm The Sanhedrin Talmud Study Group meets weekly on Thursdays from 12:00m to 1:00p in BEKI’s Library for Talmud study. The Group has met weekly since […] More Info…
…20 Apr Talmud Study Group April 20, 2017 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm The Sanhedrin Talmud Study Group meets weekly on Thursdays from 12:00m to 1:00p in BEKI’s Library for Talmud study. The Group has met weekly since […] More Info…
…th our beloved homeland has been sorely challenged by the actions and statements of the current temporary Government of the State. What are we to do, who love Israel but are mad as heck at the Government? One legitimate and appropriate way of working toward a solution is for us to be more directed in our Israel-bound tsedaqa (philanthropy). This means that we must directly fund our Conservative and other institutions that work to promote the ideal…
…, one can pray almost anywhere — even up a tree. Now, it is a good idea to come to shul, because community adds a whole new dimension, and it is great to pray near the Temple site in Jerusalem, because the atmosphere for some can heighten their spiritual awareness. But ultimately, God can hear you anywhere. There are many approaches to prayer. As the Psalmist says, “God is near unto all who call, unto all who call upon God sincerely.” May all of o…
…26 Nov No Talmud Study Group November 26, 2015 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Interior Page The Sanhedrin Talmud Study Group meets weekly on Thursdays from 12:00m to 1:00p in BEKI’s Library for Talmud study. The Group has met weekly since […] More Info…
…25 Jun Talmud Study Group (last meeting for the summer) June 25, 2015 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Interior Page The Sanhedrin Talmud Study Group meets weekly on Thursdays from 12:00m to 1:00p in BEKI’s Library for Talmud study. The Group has met weekly since […] More Info…
…oup has met weekly since 1999. For some participants, this is their first direct experience with Talmud text. The Group focuses on the issues raised in the Talmud, with some attention to the technical aspects of the text. No charge; one can visit or join at any meaning, as there is no beginning or end to Talmud study. Knowledge of Hebrew, Judeo-Aramaic and English is helpful but not required. Coffee and tea are available in the room. For informati…
…Me’a She`arim? “Gimme loot, Ḥasidim!”] This fall, we are launching a Hesed Committee, chaired by Board member Muriel Banquer. This committee will not have a lot of meetings to discuss the theory of hesed. It will coordinate acts of kindness, so that no one in the BEKI family falls through the cracks. Some people in the congregation have a support network of friends and family nearby who help each other out, and this wonderful, informal network is…
…l 2022 under the direction of Education Director Annie Norman-Schiff (pictured above) and Rabbi Eric Woodward (pictured at right) brings both continuity and changes. We are implementing a new curriculum based on the insights of our Education Visioning Committee. This includes new approaches to Tefila (prayer); a renewed focus on Jewish character development and values; and a stronger connection between what happens at school and the rest of the li…
