- 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
…27 Jul Sanctuary Redesign: Accommodating the Needs of Those with Neurodiverse Needs (Zoom) July 27, 2022 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Events Home Page Interior Page A Sanctuary for All: The Sanctuary Redesign Committee is dedicated to creating a welcoming and accessible space for all. We want your help in thinking […] More Info…
…“[a place] where the impulse to worship, seriously and at length, was nurtured.” You will be very happy with how he sees this congregation. This is not a plug for the book, but you can order it through Amazon at a discount. If you log in through the BEKI website, we get a small donation. Tonight is probably the last time I will stand in front of you as President. Despite our perennially precarious financial situation, I will not appeal for money t…
…proposals that would halt, limit, or curtail refugee resettlement in the U.S. or prioritize certain refugees over others; and urge President Trump and the U.S. Congress to instead take bold leadership by providing robust funding to support refugees around the world as well as provide necessary resources to refugees who are already resettled in the U.S. Most importantly, the Conservative Movement completely rejects the targeting of individuals bas…
…uman” means “Let us make Israel,” who are called “human,” “in our image,” i.e., in the image and form that was inscribed in HaShem’s imagination. The statement “in our likeness” means that a human will now be made in the likeness that was previously in HaShem’s mind (Sefer Ba`al Shem Tov § 56). In other words, when God says “Let us make the human in Our image” what is meant is “Let us make the human in the image that we already have formed in our…
…st and philanthropist Lou Borick, a close friend of my father since boyhood. Dr. Sallon’s project is to collect and test plants from around the world that, according to local folk practices, have medicinal properties. As some minority cultures, as well as rare plant species, are in the process of disappearing, this is an urgent pro- gram that can preserve their medical heritage for the benefit of future generations. Some fruits of her research are…
…ip mall (left). Turn LEFT (11 O’Clock) onto Rte. 63 (now called Whalley Ave.). Proceed on Whalley 7/10 mile (you will pass McDonalds, pass CVS). At the traffic light turn LEFT onto Harrison Street. The large white brick building is BEKI. Turn RIGHT at driveway and park in parking lot in rear. To enter building: During office hours, enter from Eastern Entrance facing parking area by ringing doorbell. During service or program hours, enter main lobb…
…orning at 11:00a and see for yourself. Or contact our office at office@beki.org, to be referred to the program coordinator. K-2 Kehila K-2 Kehila is a “junior-junior” congregation for children in grades K-2, and meets every Shabbat morning from 11:00a to 11:45a. Children are welcome to come once or every time. K-2 Kehila is run cooperatively by talented and dedicated parents. For more information contact the office at office@beki.org. Junior Con…
…ach — including Rabbi Joel Roth’s essay — suggest paths that could be explored. In the meantime, Gay and Lesbian people and their families directly suffer, and our community is weakened, from the fact that their relationships are not normalized in Jewish law. And the Conservative rabbinate loses great talent, which often just accrues to the benefit of the Reform, Reconstructionist and Orthodox movements. (The latter happens because some people fro…
…g guidelines, to the extent that they are consistent with your physician’s orders. First, consult with your physician if you have a condition that you suspect may interfere with your ability to fast safely. Clarify with your physician that “fasting” in the Jewish tradition means complete abstinence from food or drink. In some other religious disciplines or medical settings, the term “fasting” may mean abstaining from food but allows drinking. Seco…
…14 Jan Schmooze with Rev. Bonita Grubbs January 14, 2023 12:45 pm Events MLKing Shabbat speaker: Rev. Bonita Grubbs of CCA will give the sermon on January 14. Then Rev. Grubbs and Charmain Yun will lead a schmooze at 12:45 […] More Info…
