- 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
…This recognition emerges from a study of Midrash, in which the sages felt free to create dialog for God for educational or inspirational purposes. While Midrash expresses profound truth, no one other than the fundamentalist or ignoramus would claim it to be an actual record of Divine dialog or veritable history. More than that, our sages recognized that any literary presentation of God is inherently limited by human experience and intelligence. R…
…documented by the Mishna and other rabbinic texts, endorses the values of free speech, intellectual integrity and democracy. Individual sages were allowed to teach whatever they actually believed, even if it was not in keeping with the majorityʼs view. The sages could speak their minds and vote their consciences. It is true that the State of Israel has an official “Chief Rabbinate” (actually, two official Chief Rabbinates) whose determinations on…
…nder Jewish sovereignty that all three religions in Jerusalem have enjoyed free and unfettered access to their holy places.” Surely of the first order of importance for the Zionist program was the preservation of freedom of access of Jews to their Holy Places. Surely, too, would it turn Zionism on its head if the Prime Minister’s pledge were to hold for Christians and Muslims but not for Jews. The principle of broad Jewish access in the area of th…
…teachers’ and friends’ guidance, but I must make my own choices. It is my free will. That’s an exciting but scary realization. Like Jacob, I am aware that I might not always make good choices. I will have to use the guidance and advice I have received to choose the right paths throughout my life. And, like in Jacob’s dream, I hope that there may be new angels that will come to accompany me through the next stage of my life. One reason to be optim…
…Join Debby Kahan for an hour of light yoga. Free for BEKI Members $5 for non-members…
…king zone at the northeast corner of the building. EV ReCharging & Parking Free (up to 9 hours) recharging for Electric Vehicles is available next-door at the Whalley & Blake Municipal parking lot. Members who wish to slow-charge with an outdoor 110v outlet in the BEKI lot can get instructions from the office. BEKI’s 88-car parking lot is for BEKI members, guests and visitors. By Car From New York Via I-95: Take I-95 North to right Exit 43 “Downto…
…ncyclopaedia Judaica [Password is “jfgnh”; Click “Gale Ebooks”] New Haven Free Public Library films on Kanopy [Need library card] WiFi and Office Resources WiFi connection is available to members and guests in the Library, Lobby and surrounding areas (except on Shabbat and Festivals). An ethernet connection is available in the Library. How to Donate Books or Funds To donate funds, send your check made payable to “BEKI” with a memo “Library” or “A…
…Join Debby Kahan for an hour of light yoga (all ages) Free for BEKI Members $5 for non-members…
…Thursday Shaharit Morning Service, 8:15a to 9:15a, in the Beit Midrash. Includes Torah reading, relaxed pace, commentary, free coffee and tea, morning snack after service. See Schedule of Daily Services….
…ragraph in size two font on the bottom of any text that contains the word “free.” Rather, this time the small print is the thank you’s to some very special people who helped me a lot during the course of this past year. I would like to thank Rabbi Jon-Jay Tilsen for always being nurturing and encouraging. Thank you to Jeffrey Kern who helped me learn how to read my parasha and to Marsha and Sarah Beller who helped me learn how to lead the services…
