- Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel
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85 Harrison Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1724 | P: 203.389.2108 | office@beki.org
…ompanion to Bnai Mitzvah Guide – updated 2023 Revised 31 May 2023 B- or Bar- or Bat-Mitzvah A young Jew, upon reaching the age of 12 or 13, is considered responsible to God and answerable to humanity for their own deeds. In Hebrew such a person is termed a bat- or bar-mitzvah, literally a woman or man “subject to the mitzvot” (commandments). At BEKI, we also use the gender-neutral option of b’mitzvah. We celebrate the young person’s status as a b’…
…since. Pope Boniface VIII incorporated the ancient Jubilee into “modern” (i.e., medieval) practice, declaring the year 1300 to be a Jubilee year. A Renaissance pope, wishing a better shot at a Jubilee within his own papacy, put it on a 25-year cycle, and so it has remained ever since. The declaration of proclaiming liberty throughout the land was enshrined on the Liberty Bell and has become an emblem of our national spirit. In Pete Seeger’s words,…
…century B.C.E.; and the E strand probably written between 900 and 800 B.C.E.. The redaction or the compiling of the whole Torah is usually seen as occurring in Babylonia between 600 and 400 B.C.E. For our three passages only J and E are relevant — the first and third passages are usually attributed to J and the second to E. The first account, of Abraham and Sarah in Egypt, is most like a folktale; it is the simplest in structure. It shows a darker…
…ers that are switched around. In old English, the word “ask” was spelled “a-k-s” but then became too confusing with an axe with which one chops wood. Tson was a word used to describe sheep and goats together. The Tanakh only separates goats from sheep once by referring to goats as izzim. In the Mishna, it says, “behema dakka” meaning small cattle. Hebrew having many words for sheep is not unusual. The Eskimos have many words for snow, we have lots…
…’s wife thinks out loud about adultery, in a scene recorded at Genesis 39:7-9. His master’s wife cast eyes upon Yosef and said, “Lie with me.” And Yosef said, “Since you are his wife how then could I do this wicked thing and sin before God!” All of these references are in agreement. They are all stated by men questioning their own behavior and not the behavior of women! Adultery, even in a polygamous world, is a crime. It happens when a man has re…
…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…
…one of his sons Menashe, which means “God has made me forget my father’s house.” As he stares down at the men bowed before him, Joseph has certainly has not forgiven them. Quite likely, he wants to avenge himself on them for what they did to him. What they did was terrible. And yet he probably also would like to see his beloved younger brother Benjamin and his father. I would think that a part of Joseph may even harbor a distant hope of reconcilin…
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…endorsed by the Committee give some food for thought, but there is no force-feeding. There is not a satisfying meal, either. So nothing really was decided at this point. Although it is disconcerting to many people, it is normal for the CJLS to approve inconsistent or contradictory positions from time to time. The Committee aims to develop positions on issues or practices that a significant body of our scholars and posqim (decisors or judges) view…
…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…
