- 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
…they could have simply added an extra aliya so each could have one. But on weekdays there is a rule that prohibits adding an aliya lest services be lengthened, which might make people late for work. Numerous solutions were proposed, including those that “bent” the rules, and ultimately a solution was found. But the idea of two people sharing an aliya was not even suggested, as it clearly violated firmly established procedure. The problem experienc…
…r. Rachel Adelstein (January 2019) Week 1: The Basics Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Week 2: Cantorial Music Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Week 3: Jewish Music and Modernity Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Week 4: Women’s Voices in Jewish Music Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Requested file could not be found (error code 404). Verify the file URL specified in the shortcode. Week 5: Music and the Politics of Memory Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 “American Sugyot: Unmasking Issues in Conservative Ju…
…27 May Shavuot Day II with Yizkor (Sanctuary, in person only) May 27, 2023 9:15 am – 11:30 am Services Shavuot Services: Morning services on Friday and Saturday, May 26 & 27 will begin at 9:15 am and will be followed both days by a mini-kiddush. […] More Info…
…26 May Shavuot Day I (Sanctuary, in person only) May 26, 2023 9:15 am – 11:30 am Services Shavuot Services: Morning services on Friday and Saturday, May 26 & 27 will begin at 9:15 am and will be followed both days by a mini-kiddush. […] More Info…
…ght still be some who did not get to say one; if there was no limit to the number of qaddishes added, the service became burdensomely long. So after careful scrutiny the rabbis allowed all mourners to say qaddish simultaneously. This rabbinic solution was adopted only after careful consideration, and after it was determined that mourner’s qaddish is not one of the types of public prayers that can be said by only one person at a time, such as is th…
…ecorded Schmoozes and Talks. Shabbat Divrei Torah are presented every Saturday morning year-round at about 11a during services as a teaching discussion about the weekly Torah portion. Tikun Leyl Shavuot night of adult study is held annually on the first night of the Shavuot Festival during the summer. Elm City Kallah, a collaboration of the three congregations to bring exceptional Jewish programming to New Haven, features a guest speaker each y…
…family observance. Here are some general principles for leading children’s services at BEKI: • Services should above all be welcoming, fun, and age-appropriate. They should be short (11:00–noon); filled with song, dance, and movement; book-ful; joyful; activity-based; and often silly. • Each age group has its own siddur (prayerbook), which includes Hebrew and some English. Although we hope that children are exposed to these Hebrew prayers and some…
…ompromising your appearance of independence, other than pouring you a small serving of fine single-malt whiskey should you happen to join us one day for qiddush as in days of old. © Jon-Jay Tilsen, April 2011…
…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…
…18 Sep Back to Shul Day September 18, 2022 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Events On Sunday, Sept. 18, which is the first day of religious school, adults are invited to prepare BEKI for the High Holy Days: help polish […] More Info…
