- 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
…997 Shabbat shalom. Welcome to the Men’s Club Shabbat, Shabbat HaHodesh–welcome Men’s Club members and welcome all guests. This is the last Shabbat before we come to the month of Nisan; in fact Rosh Hodesh Nisan will be on Tuesday, this week. I would like to begin with a look at part of the haftarah for this special Shabbat, one of four special Shabbats which precede the holiday of Passover. Mostly this haftarah concerns commandments for special s…
…re written Biblical passages, much like a Torah scroll. A basic pair might cost over $300. Tefillin are not child’s play. The time of becoming a bar- or bat-mitzva is special and should be marked by taking on new mitzvot, privileges and responsibilities. If tefillin are already part of a youth’s religious life, there are many other mitzvot available to serve as “special” ones associated with becoming a bar- or bat-mitzva. If a minor youth wears te…
…lutions.com Implementation Committee John Weiser, chair johnw@bwbsolutions.com Our Process Review previous plans and ideas for redesigning the BEKI sanctuary. Research other congregations that have undertaken similar projects. Present information and ideas to the BEKI community, and gather feedback. Provide consistent updates. Synthesize community feedback into sanctuary design. Present conceptual designs and collect feedback. Produce a design tha…
…the Rock and Redeemer of Israel, the intelligent designer of creation, the force that inspires goodness within us, or some other construct — but however you see God, we build and maintain this synagogue to house God’s spirit, or at least to welcome it, in the hope that it will enter and touch our hearts. This synagogue — its building, its people and its programs — motivates us to be good Jews and good people. Surely God is in this place when we re…
…20 Dec USY & Kadima Monster Mini Golf December 20, 2015 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Sunday, December 20th, USY and Kadima joint event at Monster Mini Golf in Orange. All fifth through twelfth graders are invited. It will be 2-3:30 […] More Info…
…ough his efforts that the value of the building was augmented to the final price of $203,000. The committee had taken a survey of the membership and determined that most of the members now lived in the Western section of the city. It was pointed out, however, that those members who remained in the area of Rose Street would not ride on the Sabbath; therefore, the City would have to make available property in the area on which to build a small synag…
…ate’s rules; you can’t pick the most favorable rules for each state. But a company in one state does not follow the rules of a company in another state. The diversity is necessary in part because conditions and values, which are often part of the halakhic formula, vary from place to place; and in part because different posqim see things differently. Mutually exclusive options are the price we pay for this democracy and diversity. With respect to t…
…nting Holocaust survivors in their pursuit of justice from the French rail company has resulted in a $60… More Info In-person & Zoom Service May 17, 2024 7:00 am More Info Kabbalat Shabbat May 17, 2024 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm More Info BINA Graduation Shabbat May 18, 2024 9:15 am – 11:45 am More Info Shabbat Service May 18, 2024 9:15 am – 11:45 am More Info Children’s Havura, K-2 Kehila, Junior Congregation May 18, 2024 11:00 am – 12:00 pm More I…
…09 Jun Zoom Tea Tasting June 9, 2021 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Home Page Interior Page Caroline Keogh from New Haven Tea, producer of artisanal blend flower teas, which is located here in Westville, will lead us in a tea tasting […] More Info…
…ny, Dominic, John and Don for their constant support and their taking on of the Spring Fling on our behalf, at which we hope to see you all dancing tonight. Again we want to thank the congregation, who along with Rabbi Tilsen provided a welcoming and encouraging community for us to give our freewill offering of study and participation. I’d like to end by thanking my mother-in-law Ruth, who passed away just three weeks ago. She taught me many lesso…
