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85 Harrison Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1724 | P: 203.389.2108 | office@beki.org
…iving, deceitful and scheming believe that other people are like themselves.” Now it all made sense. It turns out that this same person was indeed conniving, deceitful and scheming in business and family life, most of which, thankfully, had absolutely nothing to do with me. This life-lesson comes to me when I see the frequent references made to Israel’s purported “genocide,” “ethnic cleansing,” “eradication of an entire people” and “population exp…
…28 Nov Men’s Winter Clothing Drive Begins – Nov 28-Dec 5 November 28, 2021 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Fill the boxes in the lobby with clean, gently used men’s winter clothing (and brand new men’s warm socks) – November 28-December 5 Everything will […] More Info…
…the Kashrut of yogurt — which I had always assumed would be dairy by nature. A certain brand, Yoplait, uses Kosher gelatin. Is Kosher gelatin the same product I think it is (i.e, derived from a Kosher animal)? And so is Yoplait a mixture of dairy and (kosher!) meat? What is the story? Signed, Kosher consumer Dear Kosher, Kosher gelatin is sometimes made from fish parts, and thus parve, although I would be surprised if this were the case with the g…
…28 Jun Cancelled for this week: Berakhot Talmud Study Group June 28, 2018 10:00 am – 11:00 am Berakhot Talmud Study Group A weekly study of the Mishna, leading to Gemara study, will be held in the Beit Midrash on Thursday mornings 10a–11a […] More Info…
…rning Psalms], the blessings before the Shema` and during study (including Oral Law) the practice is to sway. The Magen Avraham wrote concerning this, “To each his own.” It should be according to the individual. If one’s kavana [concentration and sincerity] is enhanced by swaying, then one should sway; if not, one should stand upright. The point is that one should pray with kavana. Dear Rabbi, Why can’t we chew gum and eat candy during services?…
…Berakhot Talmud Study Group: A weekly study of the Mishna, leading to Gemara study, will be held in the Beit Midrash on Thursday mornings 10a–11a with Rabbi Tilsen. The Talmud, based on an oral text, has no beginning or end. One can begin study at any point; now is the best time. No prior knowledge is required, but basic facility in English is helpful; students with all backgrounds are welcome, beginner to advanced. Coffee and tea are available……
…01 Nov Berakhot Talmud Study Group November 1, 2018 10:00 am – 11:00 am Home Page Interior Page Berakhot Talmud Study Group A weekly study of the Mishna, leading to Gemara study, will be held in the Beit Midrash on Thursday mornings 10a–11a […] More Info…
…Berakhot Talmud Study Group: A weekly study of the Mishna, leading to Gemara study, will be held in the Beit Midrash on Thursday mornings 10a–11a with Rabbi Tilsen. The Talmud, based on an oral text, has no beginning or end. One can begin study at any point; now is the best time. No prior knowledge is required, but basic facility in English is helpful; students with all backgrounds are welcome, beginner to advanced. Coffee and tea are available……
…eginner to advanced. Coffee and tea are available in the room. For information contact Rabbi Tilsen at jjtilsen@beki.org….
…eginner to advanced. Coffee and tea are available in the room. For information contact Rabbi Tilsen at jjtilsen@beki.org….
