- 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
…eekly study of the Mishna, leading to Gemara study, will be held in the Beit Midrash on Thursday mornings 10a–11a with Rabbi Tilsen. The Talmud, based on an oral text, has no beginning or end. One can begin study at any point; now is the best time. No prior knowledge is required, but basic facility in English is helpful; students with all backgrounds are welcome, beginner to advanced. Coffee and tea are available in the room. For information conta…
…itations. Only if you are perfect and your method is perfect and you are always perfectly sure is pluralism superfluous. But perfection models do not work, they destroy others and ultimately self-destruct. Far from weakening Judaism pluralism is a commitment to a Judaism that is ahead of ourselves. Now religious pluralism is a two way street; toleration must be mutual. This will be a challenge for all. But Jewish pluralism, while requiring tolerat…
…17, 2021 Gavriel Savit discusses his journey as a writer and his book “The Way Back” Gavriel Savit February 3, 2021 Let’s Talk about Trees! Caroline Scanlon January 27, 2021 Tu B’Shevat as a Gateway to Judaism and Sustainability Nigel Savage and Shamu Sadeh of HAZON January 20, 2021 Discussion of “Traces of the Trade” Facilitated by Jennifer Klein and Jim Berger January 13, 2021 Access slides from the discussion here. Health and Wellness Judaism (…
…03 Feb Volunteer Emergency Training February 3, 2019 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Home Page Interior Page Uncle Shmule wants You! Volunteer to be a BEKI safety marshal. Learn what to do in all kinds of emergencies- Fire! Medical! Security! Running out […] More Info…
…23 Jan Volunteer Emergency Training January 23, 2019 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Home Page Interior Page Uncle Shmule wants You! Volunteer to be a BEKI safety marshal. Learn what to do in all kinds of emergencies- Fire! Medical! Security! Running out […] More Info…
…liable rabbinic authority, even if it does not meet our standards in every way, as long as it is within the law. On the other side, some will not accept our certification without respect to any objective rules of kashrut but rather out of their own parochial institutional interests, lack of trust or respect, or exclusivist ideology. Can we survive with this imbalance? It is like those missionaries who believe everyone must follow their religion to…
…20 Mar 20’s/30’s Havura Walk at Silver Sands State Park March 20, 2016 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday 3/20/2016 – if you want a ride with us, meet at 1:30pm at 281 West Elm St., New Haven; otherwise meet up with us […] More Info…
…15 Aug Kadima Summer Book Club August 15, 2021 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page Meet in the BEKI courtyard to discuss the Jewish fantasy novel The Way Back by Gavriel Savit. Join us for games, activities, and themed snacks […] More Info…
…duce more.” Remarkably, the opposite theory is applied to the poor: “Take away from the poor in order to boost their incentive to produce more.” In principle, I support the Connecticut state income tax, in part, because it is one way to make taxation more fair. At the least, those who have higher income will pay about the same percentage of the their income to support social services. In contrast, the sales tax places a relatively heavier burden o…
…American values validate cultural diversity. To live according to our own ways is now part of the American ideal. By right as Americans we can declare our Jewishness. By living fully as Jews, we get “extra credit” for living the American Way. When we place our Hanuka lights in our window for all to see, we make a positive statement about our values and identity. “Whoever performs a mitzva,” say our sages, “lights a candle of God and revives their…
