- 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
…world, it may be readily understandable that a military census was only focused on males. However, by having a census that only focuses on military needs, it seemingly implies, at least to me, that it is not important to have a census of all the people. Imagine if the parshah has told us, tribe by tribe, the number of people in each tribe, and separately, the number of males, 20 and up, who were fit for service. Would that kind of census send a di…
…uld render it halakhically acceptable. If the halakhic language seems abstruse to you, the value that we are going for is this: even if opening the livestream is not a problem on Shabbat, we still nevertheless tend to use our computers for things like work – things that are the opposite of Shabbat. Do everything you can before Shabbat to minimize your computer’s “work” feeling – closing your email, etc. And try to make the space in which you watch…
….389.2108 x114. Benefits of membership include: Pastoral care by our rabbi Use of our building for lifecycle events Meal deliveries for families with new babies Newcomers Group BINA (our religious school) Teen Kesher USY and Kadima youth groups Free High Holy Day tickets Support from our Hesed Committee Shiva minyanim Choice of two affiliated cemeteries Programming for children and adults All Jews are invited to become members of BEKI, including:…
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…lunteers have welcomed nine refugee or asylum-seeking families. Columbus House BEKI has a long-standing commitment to Columbus House, a non-profit that serves people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk. For years, BEKI was a host for Columbus House’s annual Abraham’s Tent project. In 2020, Columbus House awarded BEKI their John S. Martinez Community Service Award. BEKI volunteers prepare and serve an evening meal for residents on the 4th…
…05 Sep Alternative Selichot Service “Reflecting On Our Years” (Zoom) September 5, 2021 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Home Page Interior Page Rabbi Woodward will lead an Alternative Selichot Service: “Reflecting On Our Years” on Sunday, September 5 at 8 pm (Zoom). Join Rabbi Woodward for a […] More Info…
…all Street. These bonds are purchased not out of Zionist impulses, but because they are sound investments at competitive rates. If you are interested in buying Israel Bonds today, you can do so because your personal financial advisor might suggest including them in your portfolio on the basis of financial considerations, but not because the State needs your charity. If you want to give charity in Israel, we can direct you to many worthwhile instit…
…installed in the Sanctuary in May 2014. The Sanctuary Redesign in 2025 focused on accessibility: it features a new sound system, more options for wheelchair seating, and a new bima (stage) that is accessible via ramps. The George G. Posener Daily Chapel Beit Midrash is accessible on the main floor. Seating is movable and people using wheelchairs can choose almost any location. A large single-person wheelchair-accessible washroom is available on t…
