- 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
…exit doors and supporting columns are, the ramps would need to be at least 12’ 10” away from the walls. The area between the ramps and walls would essentially become a very large walkway — we couldn’t put seats there, because they would be behind the ramp. On a typical Shabbat, that might not be a problem. But on high-attendance days, like the High Holy Days, we may need that area for seating. Why are steps necessary? Why not have everyone use th…
…r the question, “will there be a minyan?” Dear Rabbi, The siddur (prayer book) instructions say that the Shema [p. 100-103 in Sim Shalom] should be recited silently except for the first line. But sometimes we sing it out loud. Why is that? Signed, Can Hear O Israel Dear Can Hear, The Shema is, ideally, recited out loud, at least loud enough for the reciter to hear him- or herself. The instruction “silently” refers only to the one line “barukh sh…
…16 Jul Book Discussion: “Rereading the Rabbis” July 16, 2017 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm Home Page Book discussion of Rereading the Rabbis by Judith Hauptman in the BEKI Library More Info…
…08 Aug Book Talk with Author Rabbi Richard L. Eisenberg August 8, 2019 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Home Page Interior Page Rabbi Eisenberg Book Talk Flyer More Info…
…25 Apr Kadima Book Club: “The Way Back” by Gavriel Savit April 25, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page Get excited for the Kadima Book Club! All Kadima members should have received by mail their own copy of The Way Back by Gavriel Savit. […] More Info…
…21 Nov BEKI Sisterhood Gift Fair & Book Talk with Mark Oppenheimer “Squirrel Hill: The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting and the Soul of a Neighborhood” November 21, 2021 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Home Page Interior Page Sisterhhood book&giftfair2021 copy 3 More Info…
…15 Aug Kadima Summer Book Club August 15, 2021 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page Meet in the BEKI courtyard to discuss the Jewish fantasy novel The Way Back by Gavriel Savit. Join us for games, activities, and themed snacks […] More Info…
….’ Articles of Association were filed with the State of Connecticut on July 1, 1892 as the Congregation Benai Israel. The Congregation purchased a house at 10 Rose Street in 1894, and built a new building during the winter which came to be known as the “Rose Street Shul.” Dues were 10 cents per member household per week. In 1901, under financial stress, the group reorganized as “Congregation Beth Hamedrosh Hagadol B’nai Israel.” It was the largest…
…Prior to that, the last tribute dinner anyone could recall took place about 15 years ago, honoring Mr. Friedman, alav hashalom. Well, once every 15 years isn’t often enough. This coming November, we will hold another tribute dinner. I am honor bound not to say too much tonight. The Board and the honorees know why. This year’s first-ever auction, chaired by Donna Levine, was a brilliant success and a lot of fun. We are already planning the next one…
…the parasha [Torah reading for Shavuot Second Day in Diaspora: Deuteronomy 14:22 – 16:17 & Numbers 28:26-31]. It begins with the commandment to tithe on a yearly basis, so as to provide for the needy among us, to take care of the Levites, to understand that our year’s bounty is not just a result of our great skill but also of God’s goodness, and to realize that our possessions are merely possessions- whose enjoyment comes from sharing them with o…
