- 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
…sculpture, fences, chandeliers. “Waldszenen” is a series of drawings inspired by the darker side of Schuberts composition of the same name, Op. 82. Birds (my subject), like people, but unlike any other species, are able to traverse the globe’s oceans and landmasses. These birds, however, are now traversing a new landscape – that of an increasingly degraded one. Wall Sculptures The rest of the smaller wall pieces are abstractions focusing on mergi…
…20 Mar 20’s/30’s Havura Walk at Silver Sands State Park March 20, 2016 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday 3/20/2016 – if you want a ride with us, meet at 1:30pm at 281 West Elm St., New Haven; otherwise meet up with us […] 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…
…ing clothing and Judaic pieces. She constructs garments and objects of hand-dyed, airbrushed, silk-screened, and embellished fabrics to address her perspective on Judaic themes. Objects, wire, machine embroidery, photo-transfer and other complex cloth techniques conceptually allude to ideas, messages and symbols. Klein’s touring exhibition, “All That Remains: A Holocaust Exhibition in Fiber”, is a fiber arts exhibit on the theme of the Holocaust….
…ich was followed by military service. Dganit then traveled with her husband-to-be, traversing Southeast Asia, in a physically difficult, but emotionally rewarding experience that would last two and a half years. Dganit and her husband moved to North Carolina in 1992. During her time there, Dganit worked as a teacher for low-income pre-school children in Chapel Hill, and later taught undergraduate Hebrew at Duke University, while creating art as a…
…audy yarmulkes being worn by young yeshiva bochers in New York and the mini-storm of controversy they have caused. A great deal of thought is being given to the redesign of the synagogue. I’d like to spend a few minutes trying to define the emotional and physical qualities that I think that BEKI congregants might seek in a beautiful sanctuary. The sanctuary’s design should first and foremost be respectful of the BEKI aesthetic. I perceive this aes…
…n 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, contact Annie Norman-Schiff at: principal@beki.org or Rabbi Woodward at: rabbi@beki.org …
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…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. …
…aunched 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 stronger connection between what happens at school and the…
