85 Harrison Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1724 | P: 203.389.2108 | office@beki.org
Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe) worship services at BEKI are traditional, egalitarian and participatory. All services are led by skilled and experienced members. The liturgy is the standard Conservative Ashkenazi Hebrew siddur as represented by Mahzor Lev Shalem and is supplemented with English readings and rabbinic commentary.
Doors open 20 minutes before scheduled service times. The building is accessible to those using wheelchairs and with limited mobility by entering through the front main doors on Harrison Street or through the East Entrance from the parking area via a sloped sidewalk or steps. The Sanctuary is equipped with a Hearing Loop. Children’s participation is encouraged in all services and Youth Services are available concurrent to main services.
Guests and visitors are most welcome. However, advance arrangements are required. Active-duty military and police personnel, and full-time students, may enter with valid official ID. Children are always welcome to join us accompanied by their adults. This year, again, we will have a ticketless entry system. Individuals included on the membership who are in good standing will be on the membership list. All others interested in attending, including immediate family not included on the membership, extended family and guests will need to make arrangements ahead of time. Please contact our office 203.389.2108 x114 office@beki.org or download documents for further information. A schedule is presented below. To purchase tickets online, click here, then scroll down to High Holy Days – Tickets.
SECURITY UPDATE: Please know that our High Holy Days team is working hard to make sure that while remaining the warm and welcoming community we have always been, it is doing its best to implement some new procedures and policies, which take your security very seriously. Your understanding and total cooperation are very much appreciated.
All Services are at BEKI, in person only, unless noted.
Download/Print version of High Holy Days Schedule – click here
Service | Begins |
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Erev Rosh Hashana 9/15/23 Friday |
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Mincha/Ma’ariv
Candle Lighting |
6:00p
6:43p |
Rosh Hashana Day One 9/16/23 Saturday |
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Shacharit (followed by Torah, Shofar and Musaf Services) | 9:15a |
Children’s service | 10:45a |
Minchah/Ma’ariv (home ritual) | |
Candle Lighting** | 7:41p** |
Rosh HaShana Day Two 9/17/23 Sunday |
|
Shacharit (followed by Torah, Shofar and Musaf Services) | 9:15a |
Children’s service | 10:45a |
Tashlich
Edgewood Bridge (followed by Mincha/Maariv) Whitney Museum Covered Bridge (Tashlich only) |
4:00p 4:00p |
No Mincha at BEKI | |
Havdala (home ritual) | 7:39p |
Shabbat Shuvah – 9/22/23 – 9/23/23 | |
Kabbalat Shabbat (Friday 9/22) | 6:00p |
Candle Lighting | 6:31p |
Shabbat morning service | 9:15a |
Children’s services | 10:45a |
Havdala (home ritual) | 7:29p |
Kever Avot 10/2/2023 Sunday |
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Warner Street cemetary | 10:00a |
Farwell Street cemetary | 11:00a |
Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre 9/24/23 Sunday |
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Minḥa | 6:00p |
Kol Nidre | 6:28p |
Yom Kippur 9/25/23 Monday |
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Shaḥarit (followed by Torah, Yizkor: ~10:45a, Musaf Services) | 9:00a |
Children’s services | 10:45a |
Study Sessions | 2:30p and 3:15p |
Minḥa, followed by Neilah (~6:15p) Havdalah and Final Shofar Community Break Fast to follow |
5:00p 7:25p |
* Unless otherwise indicated, candles may be lighted at or before time given
** Indicates candles must be lighted by transferring existing flame
~ tilde indicates approximate time, usually +/- 15 minutes