- 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
…19 Nov Shabbat Schmooze w/Rob Forbes (in-person) November 19, 2022 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm Events Rob Forbes discusses his new book, an annotated edition of Jefferson’s Notes on the State of Virginia (Yale University Press, 2022). More Info…
…10 Oct BEKI Sukkah Hop October 10, 2022 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Kids Programs BEKI Sukkah Hop Flyer 2022 More Info…
…ell Publishers. At BEKI, Two Artists Channel Visions Of Home, by Al Larriva-Latt Review of exhibitions by Suzanne Neusner and Naomi Safran-Hon Click here for a list of Suzanne Neusner’s works with prices To purchase challah covers contact the Sisterhood Gift Shop Much of Neusner’s work can be viewed on her website, www.quiltsbysuzanne.com Busy Garden, 28”h x 23.5” w Popups, 42”h x 35”w Matzoh Cover, about 14” x 14” available at the BEKI Gift Shop…
…eenberg was a dedicated artist and BEKI member, who passed away on June 18, 2022, after an inspiring life of creative work. BEKI is privileged to honor her memory with an exhibition of artworks spanning her career. Belle was born in 1931 in Montreal. She studied studio art at the Yale University School of Art, Architecture & Design (now Yale Art School) from 1962 to 1964. Her work has been exhibited at the Victoria Gallery in Montreal, and in New…
Until 2022, the program was called the BEKI Religious School (BRS) and was under the direction of Principal Ina Silverman (pictured at right). The School initiated a Special Education Program as part of its program in 1995; it was the first program of its kind in the region. Special Education at BEKI is supported by The Borick Family Endowment for Special Education for Youth at Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel. For a look back on how “Hebrew Sc…
…Jewish tradition and how each child fits within it. BINA, launched in fall 2022 under the direction of Education Director Annie Norman-Schiff (pictured above) and Rabbi Eric Woodward (pictured at right) brings both continuity and changes. We are implementing a new curriculum based on the insights of our Education Visioning Committee. This includes new approaches to Tefila (prayer); a renewed focus on Jewish character development and values; and a…
…tions by Suzanne Neusner and Naomi Safran-Hon Her work was reviewed by Seph Rodney for the New York Times in 2020; read the review at www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/arts/design/naomi-safran-han.html Three doors into my blue heart in pink and orange Prices on Request. For inquiries email naomi@naomisafranhon.com…
…at synagogues adopted the architecture of Protestant churches, with a front-to-back hierarchy. The rabbi teaches from a high platform and prayers are offered from the front of the room on behalf of a largely passive audience. Today we are reclaiming another model, recognizing that the ten people required for our services are equals and that the Torah is meant to be accessible to all. The book of Proverbs teaches b’rov am hadrat hamelekh, the splen…
…Torah Leyning 2022.copy 2…
…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….
