- 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
…ah reading for Shavuot Second Day in Diaspora: Deuteronomy 14:22 – 16:17 & Numbers 28:26-31]. It begins with the commandment to tithe on a yearly basis, so as to provide for the needy among us, to take care of the Levites, to understand that our year’s bounty is not just a result of our great skill but also of God’s goodness, and to realize that our possessions are merely possessions- whose enjoyment comes from sharing them with others. The text g…
…less all are blessed. With that prayer in mind, Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel has initiated an innovative program to help members of the Congregation learn to understand and welcome those with developmental disabilities and related special needs, and to offer the latter new openings and opportunities for spiritual growth and fulfillment as part of the community and in their own homes. See the Connecticut Jewish Ledger story on Kulanu, “‘All as…
…could do God’s work in the world. Help us bring that work forward by investing in the spiritual continuity of Beth El-Keser Israel. © Jon-Jay Tilsen…
…ril 2018 The 613: Parashat Eqev – by Ella May, 20 Av 5777 – 12 August 2017 Israel: My Positions – by Alan H. Lovins, 24 Tamuz 5776 – July 2016 Parashat BeHa`alotekha – by Noam Benson-Tilsen, 19 Sivan 5776 – June 2016 Parashat Pequdei – by Bruce Oren, 2 Adar II 5776 Parashat BeMidbar – by David Kuperstock Parashat Huqat – by Jonathan M. Freiman Parashat Toldot – by Jonathan M. Freiman Parashat Matot – by Gila Reinstein Parashat Aharei Mot – by Matt…
…elter (USY & Kadima) February: 9th: Abraham’s Tent set up (USY and Kadima) 12th: Discussion of the patriarchs and matriarchs of Judaism (USY) 16th: Discussion of the various leaders of Israel (USY) March: 4th: Purim Program (USY) 22nd: Iron Chef (USY) April: 12th: Passover Chocolate Seder (USY) d …
…06 Oct Qever Avot Cemetery Memorial Service – West Haven October 6, 2019 11:00 am – 11:15 am Home Page Interior Page Keser Israel Memorial Park & Congregation Sinai Memorial Park, Farwell St, West Haven More Info…
…t was the first program of its kind in the region. Special Education at BEKI is supported by The Borick Family Endowment for Special Education for Youth at Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel. For a look back on how “Hebrew School” was conceptualized long ago, see BEKI School: A Handbook for Parents, Spring 1970-5730. < Back…
…and also studied at Yeshivat Hadar in New York and Mechon Schechter in Jerusalem. My approach to pastoral care was shaped by my training at JTS as well as an intensive unit of chaplaincy at Bellevue Hospital in New York, where I was privileged to serve a diverse, urban, largely uninsured community. In 2012 I joined the American Jewish World Service clergy delegation to Muchucuxcah, a Mayan village in the Mexican Yucatan, which sparked a deeper co…
…stories When the Art Committee at our New Haven synagogue, Beth El – Keser Israel (BEKI), launched an exhibition of members’ ancestors, the diversity of our congregation emerged. The exhibition highlighted that we are a mixture of shtetl descendants and urban sophisticates; of highly observant Jews and irreligious ones. We are descended from Jews who came early to America, and we are Jews who came as refugees. We can trace our Jewish heritage acro…
…erned. Swordfish and other fishes of unclear status are not served. Halav Yisrael and stam dairy products, pat Yisrael and stam bread products are served. Items produced in-house are bishul Yisrael, although no representation is made concerning “store-bought” items; caterer or vendor-provided items depend on the caterer or vendor. Those concerned are invited to check with the event’s sponsor or the mashgiah on duty. No representation about kashrut…
