Adult Education Resources
Promoting Talmud Torah, the ongoing study of the Hebrew Bible and rabbinic texts, is a central aim of the Congregation. Below are listed resources to help members and visitors take full advantage of the classes, programs and libraries that are maintained by the Congregation. For information on current offerings, see the Bulletin or contact the office (203) 389-2108 x14.
Torah for the Hungry Mind: Adult Studies
School of Judaism for those Considering Conversion
For People with Special Needs
- Kulanu for Adults with Special Needs
- Saul's Circle for Adult Mental Health Services Consumers
- For Children and Youth with Special Needs
♬ Audio Library
Recordings of Prayers and Blessings in RealOne, Windows Media, and MP3 format for sound-enabled computers and portable players.
Divrei Torah
Divrei Torah by Rabbi Tilsen
Divrei Torah by BEKI Members:
- Whither BEKI Men's Club? by Drew Alexander 4 April 1997
- Zionism and Pluralism by Eric I.B. Beller 20 September 1997
- On Teshuva (Repentence) by Carole Bass 27 September 1997
- Joseph, His Brothers, and Forgiveness by Dr. Marc Schwartz 27 December 1997
- Isaiah's Message of Teshuva & Healing by Dr. Marc Schwartz 12 September 1998
- Benot Torah Celebration -- Shabbat Shavuot by Barbara Stern 22 May 1999
- Shabbat Shira by Jessie Karsif (Bat Mitzva) 22 January 2000
- Shabbat Para – Sabbath of the Cow 5760 by Robert Forbes 25 March 2000
- Beauty & Art in the Sanctuary by Marc Schwartz, M.D., 22 April 2000
- Parashat Huqat-Balaq by Gila Reinstein 15 July 2000
- My Jubilee: Parashat BeHar by Eric I.B. Beller 20 May 2000
- Shabbat Pesah 5761: My Bat Torah Observance by Syma Solovitch 14 April 2001
- Ma-Nora! Parashat VaYetsei by Eric I.B. Beller 24 November 2001
- Shabbat VaYiqra 5762 by Shai M. Sokolow Silverman, Bar Mitzva 16 March 2002
- Parashat VaEthanan 5762: Installation of Officers by President Gila Reinstein 20 July 2002
- Go Forth: Parashat VaYera 5763 by Annie Bass, Bat Mitzva 26 October 2002
- Guiding Angels: Parashat VaYetsei 5763 by Zachary Bell, Bar Mitzva 16 November 2002
- Joseph & Family: Parashat VaYeshev 5763 by Sarah Grazier-Zerbarini, Bat Mitzva November 2002
- Jacob & Sons: Parashat VaYehi 5763 by Gilah Benson-Tilsen, Bat Mitzva, 21 December 2002
- Parashat Lekh Lekha by Jonah Cooper, Bar Mitzva, 08 November 2003
- Shabbat Zakhor 5764 by Morris Bell, 06 March 2004
- Sweetening the Bitter Water: Parashat Naso 5764 by Dayna Rothman, Bat Mitzva, 29 May 2004
- Parashat Ki Tetsei 5764 by Gila Reinstein, 28 August 2004
- Shabbat Sheqalim Parashat Pequdei Rosh Hodesh Adar Sheni 5765 by Gila Reinstein, 17 March 2005
- Woman of Valor Award Acceptance Speech by Gila Reinstein, 24 May 2005
- Parashat Toldot 5766 by Morris L. Cohen, 5 December 2005
- Parashat Yitro 5766 by Tsvi Benson-Tilsen, Bar Mitzva, 18 February 2006
- Parashat Emor 5766 by Emma Golub, Bat Mitzva, 13 May 2006
BEKI Gay Pride Shabbat 5766 by Rabbi Lina Zerbarini 10 June 2006
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