- 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
…drug use. At this point, my actual children, already born, would be endangered, since as their resident father, I am on call 24-hours a day to provide them emergency care, if not daily guidance and maintenance. My kids already think Iʼm a dope; I canʼt be doped up and fulfill my responsibility toward them. To a lesser extent, I also have a professional responsibility to the congregation, although there seldom are true “emergencies” that require im…
…hat the previous procurators [Greek: hegemones], when they entered the city, used standards that had no such ornaments. Pilate was the first to bring the images into Jerusalem and set them up, doing it without the knowledge of the people, for he entered at night. But when the people discovered, they went in a throng to Caesarea and for many days entreated him to take away the images. He refused to yield, since to do so would be an outrage to the e…
…aphaeli Egypt, France, USA, Israel (1924 – 2005) Rabbi And Torah lithograph, 20th century, 52/150 $250 ____________________________________ Right Wall Rothschild Miscellany, Folio 83 detail Handwritten on vellum; brown ink, tempera, gold and silver leaf; square and semi-cursive Ashkenazic script Unidentified scribe Veneto, Northern Italy, about 1460–1480 Collection of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem NFS ____________________________________ David Gilb…
…ore than just an analogy, it is an exact spiritual equivalent. That is because, as all of you know, the practice of synagogue-based Judaism that emerged out of the flames of the first and second centuries of the Common Era is the explicitly and scripturally-ordained substitute for the entire system of Temple worship. “Let my prayer be counted as incense before Thee,” says the psalmist, “and the lifting up of my hands as an evening sacrifice” (Ps….
…ulture and religion of the Babylonians in whose city they lived. They wondered, was their fate a punishment for their sins? Were the curses of today’s Torah portion meant for them? Would their punishment continue to the third and fourth generation? In the face of these pressures, some, like the prophet Ezekiel, urged the people to turn inward, saw the separateness and exclusiveness of holiness as the only path towards a spiritual and actual return…
…ay to dust them. Materials How will we address sustainability of materials used, like carpet? We will consider the environmental impact of all the materials and furnishings that go into the redesign. We’ll also look toward “gentle demolition” of the materials we’re removing, so that they can be sold or donated for reuse as much as possible. There are numerous other considerations in choosing materials, including cost and durability.. Will congrega…
…ther purposes, such as seeing in a dark room or re-igniting the Hanuka candles themselves. If your shamash is not high enough, use a longer candle. …
…ow with Oscar Hamburger z”l), the Congregation’s endowments rose to over $2,000,000. While modest in comparison to the Synagogue’s needs, the establishment of these permanent funds represented a vote of confidence in the Congregation’s future, as well as a significant tool to help the Congregation achieve fiscal stability. Endowment income represents about 18% of the annual operating income. In 2003, the Congregation began a process of building re…
…nships. Both of these women had strong family ties, whether it was to a spouse, like Deborah, or to siblings, like Miriam. I am at a certain point in my life now, and I feel I should tell you all about it. So, here’s me. Now, don’t think I’m some arrogant girl who thinks she’s always right, because I am. But let’s get on with it. I wrote this in my room listening to some very angry music. Sometimes I think of myself as a very disturbed child, but…
…anda instead of Judea. When those door-to-door missionaries come to your house, ask them if their religion allows them to question its fundamental teachings. Ask them if they are allowed to disagree with the teachings of their religious leaders. If they aren’t allowed to question their own religious teachings, why should you entertain them questioning yours? When you hear what they have to say, you may have a deeper appreciation of your own herita…
