Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel

85 Harrison Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1724 | P: 203.389.2108 | office@beki.org

Our banner is based on BEKI’s stained glass, designed in 2008 by Cynthia Beth Rubin. For information on this and other of Cynthia’s work, go to: <a href="http://www.cbrubin.net" target="_blank">www.cbrubin.net</a>. Artisan Fabrication by JC Glass of Branford, CT

Sanctuary Renovation: See the Progress!

Newest photos are at the top. Scroll down to see where we started.

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21 April 2025
Wood paneling goes up
16 April 2025
Blue wall covering inside ark

25 March 2025
Right-side ramp and planter box
25 March 2025
Closeup of ark compartment
25 March 2025
Stone tiling complete
10 March 2025
Wing walls finished and ark wall progressing
February 25, 2025
Stone tiles being installed
February 19, 2025
Stone tiles have arrived
February 19, 2025
Front of the room is taking shape
February 12, 2025
The ark is taking shape
February 5, 2025
Ramp entries, planters
,
wall covering above ark
February 5, 2025
New ceiling from movable wall into sanctuary
February 5, 2025
Left front ramp entrance
February 5, 2025
New closet
January 15, 2025
Durock panels in preparation
for stone tiles
January 8, 2025
New wall above the ark
December 18, 2024
New I-beam
December 18, 2024
New room divider track
November 27, 2024
Front walls disassembled
November 27, 2024
Holes in the floor
November 27, 2024
Ark letters removed
November 20, 2024
Contractor disassembling
bimah and ark
November 17, 2024
Half the pews removed
November 17, 2024
Volunteers taking out pews
November 17, 2024
Volunteers removing scrolls
October 2024
“Before” front view
October 2024
“Before” rear view

 

Sections
See New Ark Design!

Project Overview
Message From the Rabbi
“Doing Nothing is Not an Option”
Design Concepts
Frequently Asked Questions
Project Updates
Sanctuary Photos of
Yesterday


Redesign Committee
email: sanctuaryredesign@beki.org

Carole Bass, co-chair
John Weiser, co-chair
Lynn Brotman
Eric Dunsker, Board liaison
Howard Gralla z”l
Marga Hirsch
Rick Saltz

Fundraising Committee
Murray Akresh, chair makresh@aol.com
John Weiser johnw@bwbsolutions.com

Implementation Committee
John Weiser, chair johnw@bwbsolutions.com

 


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