- 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
…in the cave where their mother too was buried, G-d blessed Isaac. The text offers nothing more – nothing about the content of that blessing, or what it means – and it does not say that G-d spoke to Isaac. And we have no record of Isaac himself speaking at all since that climb up Mount Moriah. We see him speak only after twenty years of marriage, twenty years of Rebecca’s barrenness, when he pleads with G-d “on behalf of his wife, for she was barre…
…inyamin Zev, pp. 247 and 248. 10. Saul Lieberman, Tosefta, Baba Qama ch. 9, 1975. 11. Sefer Niziqin, hilkhot hovel umeziq, 4:16. 12. See for example SMa”G, mitzvot ase, 147:3, citing the Geonim, and Rabbenu Yeroham ben Meshulam (14th century, Provence) in his Sefer Meisharim, 40 13-5 58:2. 13. SMa”G, 147:2-3. 14. Even HaEzer, hilkhot ketubot 83. The citation given in Kesef Mishne in Frankel’s edition is 85 but 83 seems more to the point. 15. Even…
…habbat mornings for people of all ages. Our regular attendance is typically 110 to 150. No other shul in our region compares to the quality of our programs. Just eighteen years ago, most Shabbat morning services were held in the Daily Chapel (capacity 45). All of the davening (prayer leading), Torah reading, and Divrei Torah (sermons) are done by congregants, with the exception of occasional special guests. We are a “learning congregation” in the…
…proceeds benefit the BEKI Sisterhood and BEKI Synagogue. The Giftshop now offers Jewish themed books of interest to children, young adults and adults. BEKI is proud to feature many congregant authors whose works include poetry, fiction, and non-fiction scholarship, self-help, and humor. Additionally, you will find books to supplement learning Hebrew, Cookbooks, Adult coloring books, Shabbat activities and Inclusive children’s story books. You can…
…15 Jul Zoom Schmooze: “Lessons from Pittsburgh” with Mark Oppenheimer July 15, 2020 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Home Page Interior Page Mark will speak about his recent research pertaining to the shooting at the Pittsburgh Tree of Life – Or L’Simcha Congregation. The former Beliefs columnist for the New […] More Info…
…CARR families. These are the age ranges of their children: Boys: ages 1, 3, 11, 14, 16 Girls: ages 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18 Drop your donations in the box in the BEKI Lobby anytime through Memorial Day Weekend. Or, you can deliver clothing or gift cards to Emile’s house in East Rock. Contact his mother, Njeri Thande, at nkthande@gmail.com * Monday, May 27, 7 PM: Lag BaOmer Kumsitz: Campfire, S’mores, and Singing Celebrate Lag BaOmer–the…
…Hanukkah 2022 concert To download the Hanukkah Song Sheet, click here Kumsitz We will sing around a campfire at a “kumsitz,” meaning “come” and “sit.” We will gather at 7 pm in the BEKI courtyard. We’ll sing niggunim—which have no words—as well as traditional American songs and Jewish songs. To download, the Kumsitz Songsheet, click here To download audio files of these songs, recorded by Max DuBoff, click here….
…January 16, 2022 Exploring BEKI’s Musical Heritage Rachel Adelstein January 10, 2022 Christian Kabbalists of 17th Century Europe Max Duboff November 10, 2021 Poisoning the Wells: Antisemitism in Contemporary America Corinne Blackmer November 3, 2021 “Fair Trade” and Why It Is A Jewish Issue Susan Sklar October 13, 2021 CONECT- an interfaith social action group Matt McDermott & Alana Rosenberg October 6, 2021 Elul Beit Midrash: “Vidui – Essential f…
…serve a diverse, urban, largely uninsured community. In 2012 I joined the American Jewish World Service clergy delegation to Muchucuxcah, a Mayan village in the Mexican Yucatan, which sparked a deeper connection to my Mexican and indigenous roots. Throughout my rabbinate, I have been committed to social justice and interfaith action. As assistant rabbi at Congregation Tifereth Israel, I engaged in community organizing with B.R.E.A.D., a coalition…
…21 Jul Kumsitz July 21, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page Since we were rained out on LagBaOmer, we’ll try again with a Kumsitz on Wednesday July 21 (rain date July 22) at 7 pm. We’ll sing […] More Info…
