- 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
…ese are the very people the community needs most, for these are the people best equipped to help the community recognize its problems and to heal itself. It is as if a doctor or nurse, upon recognizing the spread of disease in a community, were to leave town in order to avoid getting sick. It may be easy — logistically if not emotionally — to walk away from the Jewish community or the Synagogue. One can find community, friendship, religious expres…
…al love, total humility, acceptance, and joy. This unconditional love and forgiveness is expressed by Rabbi Shimon Menahem Mendel Wodnik in his commentary explaining the larger point of these teachings of the Baal Shem Tov: This applies especially to one who sins against him or acted wickedly against him specifically, and he comes to him in need; he will wipe out from his heart all trace of the evil and will receive him with mercy and will be good…
…ur Jewish world, there was a debate in the Rabbinical Assembly, the global organization of 1,500 Conservative Rabbis, over whether it was permitted to discuss the question of ordaining openly gay or Lesbian rabbinical students. It was argued that merely discussing the topic was tantamount to suggesting that those proposing a more liberal approach might possibly be right, and for that reason, there could be no discussion. To his credit, Rabbi Joel…
…showed enormous industry: They were the first to play music, the first to forge copper, the first to forge iron. By contrast, the descendants of Seth (Adam & Eve’s third son, the one who replaced Abel) have few accomplishments outside prayer. They invoke G-d’s name and one walks with G-d, but we know nothing more of them until Noah. * * * I want to come back to that city. Because I think buried in that city is something important about disappointm…
…els by local artist Karen Kassap. Gift certificates are available. Special orders considered. We are always open by appointment. Contact the Giftshop at giftshop@beki.org. Be Inspired. Shop with Us and Support a Local Institution. Book of Life Award After Passover an outstanding member of the Sisterhood was honored with the Woman of Valor Award for her volunteer efforts and community service at the Book of Life event. The Congregation values the…
…ring colorful Bible-inspired prints to grace your home and Judaic-themed all-occasion cards, artwork mugs and tea towels by local artist Karen Kassap. Gift certificates are available. Special orders considered. We are always open by appointment. Contact the Giftshop at giftshop@beki.org. Be Inspired. Shop with Us and Support a Local Institution. …
…All worship services and children’s programs are member-led. Education Director Annie Norman Schiff (anormanschiff@beki.org) arranges the rotation for children’s programs. To sign up to lead part of the Saturday morning services, or to read Torah or Haftorah, make your selection via our online spreadsheet. Just scroll down to the proper date to see details about each aliyah. Questions? Consult Rachel Adelstein at ritualcoordinator@beki.org. …
…29 Aug Back to Shul Day August 29, 2021 9:00 am – 4:00 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page Sunday, August 29 is a work and fun day to prepare the shul for High Holy Days. Our goal is to prepare the synagogue, inside and […] More Info…
…solutions, even those which challenge the conventions of gender may be in order. How is the Men’s Club to respond to the radical changes in gender roles which we have seen in the last twenty-five years? This is not a question that I have the answer to–and yet it is a question that needs to be addressed–for the sake of the sons, the daughters and the princes. Shabbat shalom. Hevra Qadisha Jewish Men who may be interested in serving on a Hevra Qadi…
…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…
