- 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
…g gifts to each advancing and graduating student at the Religious School since its inception, attending and leading worship services and adult education classes, serving as a Director and wise counselor, and in numerous other ways; and Whereas the “Daily Chapel,” also known as the “Beit Midrash” or “Small Chapel,” is a center of religious activity for the Congregation; and Whereas the Daily Chapel has enjoyed the generous direct financial support…
…orcement, in our thoughts. We hope for a swift and peaceful resolution,” concluded Rabbi Blumenthal. “We are sincerely grateful for all the first responders, members of local law enforcement, and the FBI as they negotiate a resolution to the ongoing crisis. We are also thankful for the Texas Department of Public Safety, as well as our partners at the Secure Community Network (SCN), who have been monitoring this situation carefully. “As rabbis, can…
…Children’s Freeplay 4:45p 9:00p TBA Minḥa Afternoon Service 4:30p 5:30p Sanctuary Announcements 5:30p 5:35p Sanctuary Neila Closing 5:35p 6:35p Sanctuary Maariv Evening 6:35p 6:50p Sanctuary Havdala & Shofar 6:50p 7:03p Sanctuary Posener Break-Fast 7:04p 8:30p Downstairs Great Social Hall * Unless otherwise indicated, candles may be lighted at or before time given ** Indicates candles must be lighted by transferring existing flame ~ tilde indicat…
…Children’s Freeplay 4:45p 9:00p TBA Minḥa Afternoon Service 4:30p 5:30p Sanctuary Announcements 5:30p 5:35p Sanctuary Neila Closing 5:35p 6:35p Sanctuary Maariv Evening 6:35p 6:50p Sanctuary Havdala & Shofar 6:50p 7:03p Sanctuary Posener Break-Fast 7:04p 8:30p Downstairs Great Social Hall * Unless otherwise indicated, candles may be lighted at or before time given ** Indicates candles must be lighted by transferring existing flame ~ tilde indicat…
…Children’s Freeplay 4:45p 9:00p TBA Minḥa Afternoon Service 4:30p 5:30p Sanctuary Announcements 5:30p 5:35p Sanctuary Neila Closing 5:35p 6:35p Sanctuary Maariv Evening 6:35p 6:50p Sanctuary Havdala & Shofar 6:50p 7:03p Sanctuary Posener Break-Fast 7:04p 8:30p Downstairs Great Social Hall * Unless otherwise indicated, candles may be lighted at or before time given ** Indicates candles must be lighted by transferring existing flame ~ tilde indicat…
…Children’s Freeplay 4:45p 9:00p TBA Minḥa Afternoon Service 4:30p 5:30p Sanctuary Announcements 5:30p 5:35p Sanctuary Neila Closing 5:35p 6:35p Sanctuary Maariv Evening 6:35p 6:50p Sanctuary Havdala & Shofar 6:50p 7:03p Sanctuary Posener Break-Fast 7:04p 8:30p Downstairs Great Social Hall * Unless otherwise indicated, candles may be lighted at or before time given ** Indicates candles must be lighted by transferring existing flame ~ tilde indicat…
…10 Sep Deadline to Order Lulav & Etrog/High Holiday Tickets September 10, 2023 12:00 pm More Info…
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…featured exceptional programs including “Plan Bee,” an Afro-Semitic Experience Concert, a Shofar Workshop with Cantor Pincus, and X-Treme Teshuva with Prof. Joy Ladin. Kol haKavod (kudos) to Darryl Kuperstock, Jay Brown, Isaiah Cooper and Linden Grazier for creating the season’s services and programs. We also enjoyed a large set of successful children’s programs, organized by Rachel Gerber and Harold Birn. The logistics of these services are parti…
…s to sanctify the Shabbat. Intent does matter. It is also a fundamental principle that obedience to the Almighty is an underlying reason for performing all of the mitzvot. And there are mitzvot (huqim) for which there is no apparent logical reason, such as the prohibition of shatnez or the prohibition against eating certain animals. We may not always know what the purpose is of a specific law. This, though, is not the same as understanding the rea…
