- 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
…r what do “lakh” and “otakh” refer? Baffled Bentsher Dear Befuddled Blesser, No, this is not a case of a transgendered God. In classical (Biblical) Hebrew (and other Semitic languages), short vowels are often lengthened (changed into “long” vowels) when they are “in pause,” i.e. at the end of a phrase or verse, and final vowels are often dropped when the phrase or verse ends in a open syllable. This is for phonetic reasons. Thus, the sheva (Englis…
…BRIC Colene Brown Art Prize. Safran-Hon’s art can be viewed on her website, www.naomisafranhon.com At BEKI, Two Artists Channel Visions Of Home, by Al Larriva-Latt Review of exhibitions by Suzanne Neusner and Naomi Safran-Hon Her work was reviewed by Seph Rodney for the New York Times in 2020; read the review at www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/arts/design/naomi-safran-han.html Three doors into my blue heart in pink and orange Prices on Request. For in…
…in the moral culture of his time required the sota ceremony to be abolished, if, as Hosea predicted, it would no longer work! The Mishna states Rabbi Yohanan’s position as follows. When adulterers (male) increased in their numbers, the sota’s bitter waters ceased. Rabbi Yohanan ben Zakai had abolished them. Rabbi Yohanan’s position is surprising! Why should social conditions be allowed to decide which of the mitzvot are to be applied? What right d…
…ay 2007 Seat Belt Optional – January 2016 Tilsen University – January 2017 Dear Rabbi: Answers, Advice and Helpful Household Hints Prayer & Synagogue Ritual Shabbat Hanuka Death & Dying Food, Kosher, Kashrut, Kosher for Passover More Topics Bedtime Stories for Very, Very Young Children as Retold Jack & The Beanstack Piggies Three Goldie Locks…
…memory, he tried several businesses. He had a General Store in New Leipzig, ND, an egg candling operation in nearby Ashley, ND, and a clothing store in Iron Mountain, MI, to mention a few. He tried many businesses and he went broke many times. It wasn’t until 1938 — as he approached age 50 — when he went into the home building business in St. Paul, that he first achieved economic success. Grampa Ed and Gramma Esther were close to their siblings….
…he 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 Matzoh Cover, about 14” x 14” available at the BEKI Gift Shop Balloon Festival, 19.5 h x 21w Cell, 25”h x 25”w Introspection, 16.5 x 14w The Book of Life, 14”h x 15”w Keyboard Fantasy, 27”h x 33”w Genesis 1 -12, Genesis 1:12 Floral Decks, 3…
…e nights Help with logistics, equipment and set-up (moving around furniture, TVs, provide power strips, computers, etc.) DONATE funds to help defray additional costs We’ll be organizing a “GIVING TREE” in the BEKI Lobby for specific directed clothes donations AND a ONE-DAY TOILETRIES DRIVE on Sunday, February 9th. Please bring in what you can and leave in the bins provided in the BEKI lobby. For more information about this and other Tikun Olam (So…
…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. …
…onal on 03 February 2007, coinciding with Tu BeShevat. SunlightSolar Energy, Inc., provided technical and installation services. The electricity produced by the array reduces the wattage that the synagogue draws from the power grid. When the array produces more than the synagogue’s demand, it supplies electricity to the grid. Benefits of the solar array include reducing pollution and the detrimental effects on public health which are associated wi…
…world, that is, the objective of creating a better world through education, law, hesed and justice and promoted in the Torah and rabbinic teachings, or said differently, “Jewish values.” Converts wish to fully become part of the community, including participation in public ritual and leadership roles reserved for the legally Jewish. Gerim are a great blessing. They are an “independent” affirmation of our lifestyle and mission; they are a boon t…
