…l Revenue Service as described in section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code; see our Letter of Determination from the IRS. Donate Online – To make a donation online by credit card, complete this form. Contributions of any amount are appreciated. Bill My Account – Donate now and have our office bill you. Members and Supporters may call or email office@beki.org requesting the BEKI office to bill your account. If you’re paying by check, make the…
September 20 – November 23, 2024 list of available works for sale Artwork produced by over a dozen BEKI visual artists will adorn the synagogue’s gallery walls during this year’s High Holiday season, representing a variety of styles and personal perspectives that reflect the creative depth of the congregation. The Immigrants: Rebbe and Rebbetzin, by Mary Lesser Participants include David Chorney’s unique portraiture, Diane Krevolin’s dynamic quil…
Nature Photography February 29 – May 23, 2024 Meet the artist on March 9 following Shabbat services and kiddush (12:45 p.m.) rsvp for general public required by March 7 – click here Exhibition continues to May 23 by appointment only Contact office@beki.org Keith’s photography is a blend of his two passions: abstract art and nature. Living in New Haven, Keith has the opportunity to explore the surrounding woods, lakes, and rivers, and he often t…
March 1 – May 18, 2024 Suggested Donation amounts for Art Collectors The current exhibition in the lower level Gallery at BEKI is a collection of works depicting “Jews at prayer,” “Jews studying,” “Jews celebrating,” and “pious Jews.” The exhibition is drawn from artworks donated to BEKI throughout the years, some as permanent gifts, most as donations for fundraisers. Frequently entitled “Rabbi _,” the majority of these works are representation…
…onsoring Kiddush prepared by BEKI Kiddush Team This fee (prices as of March 2024) includes a dairy buffet lunch, announcement and publication of sponsorship, wine & grape juice, setting up and clean-up of the room, trash removal and standard custodial services. These BEKI volunteers can manage up to 50 invited guests in addition to the congregation; for larger events, please see b. Catered Kiddush. Abby Fraade will be able to provide current prici…
Domestic Space June 1 – September 14 2024 Exhibition viewed by appointment only Contact office@beki.org Doron_Wolf_Domestic Space – price list The Letter, painting by Doron Wolf The history of art invades and merges with private life in the paintings of Doron Wolf, which explore contemporary spaces of domesticity through the lens of timeless masterpieces of art history. Each work is a composite of several images, some of them taken from life…
…s are in their lives and their Jewish community and identity. Most Teen Kesher classes are taught by Education Director Annie Norman-Schiff, with Rabbi Eric Woodward teaching sometimes. We meet every other week on Wednesday nights after BINA: 6:30-7:30 PM. 2024-2025 Oct 18 Nov 1 Nov 15 Nov 29 –Winter Break– Jan 3 Jan 17 Jan 31 Feb 14 Feb 28 Mar 13 Mar 27 Apr 10 –Pesach Break– May 1 May 15 May 29 To register for Teen Kesher or for more information,…
November 25, 2024 – March 23, 2025 Breaking Ground for what was then B’nai Israel synagogue. Photographed by I.A. Sneiderman. About 1960 or 1959. Notice the shovels in the picture. One of the actual shovels is currently on exhibit at BEKI. The BEKI Art Gallery is celebrating the history of the Congregation through an exhibition of historic photographs, copies of newspaper clippings, portraits of past leaders and members, and related materials. Th…
…enty years ago it was a big deal if a dinner guest had some special needs; today we take it in stride. But in most of the world, if you live among a certain people and don’t eat their food, you won’t fit in. If you are served rat in Rangoon and you refuse, your hosts will be deeply offended. If the French farmer offers fresh frog legs and you refuse, you will not be offered dessert. People are really touchy if you don’t eat their food. And if you…
…He would have murdered all the Jews though they were not to blame, sir Oh today we’ll merry merry be. Purim is a memorial observance of attempted genocide. For a generation growing up in the ashes of Auschwitz, with a memory of the Ottoman government’s Armenian Genocide in 1915, the genocide in Rwanda in 1994, and other recent travesties as well, there is nothing amusing about attempted genocide. Many of us remember Purim 1996 (5756) when terrori…
