- 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
…l needs Reprinted by permission from the Connecticut Jewish Ledger 13 March 1998, p. 3 By Dorine Leogrande One Shabbat morning, Anne Johnston noticed a few newcomers at her synagogue — adults with special needs — who were struggling to understand the all-Hebrew service. These visitors to Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI) in New Haven came from Chapel Haven, an agency down the street where adults with developmental disabilities participate i…
…wish Music with Dr. Rachel Adelstein (January 2019) Week 1: The Basics Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Week 2: Cantorial Music Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Week 3: Jewish Music and Modernity Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Week 4: Women’s Voices in Jewish Music Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Requested file could not be found (error code 404). Verify the file URL specified in the shortcode. Week 5: Music and the Politics of Memory Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 “American Sugyot: Unmasking Issues i…
Milton Smirnoff, 1997 George G. Posener, 1995 Milton Smirnoff Milton Smirnoff served as President of Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel from 1993-1995. He has provided countless hours of quiet service and public leadership to the Congregation, particularly in its administrative functions. Milt has worked tirelessly for a unified membership and a sound financial basis. As a businessperson and civic leader, Milton has transcended ethnic, religious a…
…e grandson of a Moabite woman who joined the Jewish People, as told in the Book of Ruth. Indeed, all of us are descendants of converts, whether from the time of Abraham and Sarah, the mass conversion at Sinai following the Exodus (Yev. 46b), or through the ages. That is obvious by our complete range of “racial” characteristics and confirmed by genetic analysis. Our synagogue leadership and staff comprise many gerim and children of gerim. That bein…
…ication. For this reason in-person oral learning is inherently superior to book-learning. To enhance the communication value of the BEKI Bulletin, readers are invited to submit their opinions, responses and questions on any matters of concern. Please address your letter to the Bulletin Editor at the shul address or via the internet to me at jjtilsen@beki.org. Unless otherwise requested by the writers, letters may be printed in the Bulletin at the…
…display of human suffering, and if it is accurate, it was the fate of over 100,000 Jews during Roman occupation. So skip the movie, read the book. My response to the film is to go and study Torah. After all, were the film to impel me to spend more time rereading the Gospels than studying Torah, it would be a victory for the missionaries. I am all for interfaith dialog and understanding, but that cannot happen unless I am well-grounded in my own f…
…16 May Tikun Leil Shavuot – Night of Study (in-person only) May 16, 2021 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm Home Page Interior Page Tikun Leil Shavuot BEKI’s annual Tikun Leil Shavuot Night of Study will be in-person on Sunday evening, May 16. The program will begin with the […] More Info…
…21 Jun Israel Study Group June 21, 2018 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Home Page Interior Page Corinne Blackmer will address the topic, “Pinkwashing and Other ‘Washings’ Alleged Against Israel.” Her book on BDS activism among American queer LGBT critics will be out […] More Info…
…15 Dec Authors’ Talk & Brunch “The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia” December 15, 2019 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Home Page Interior Page NEWISHJEWISH BOOK TALK copy More Info…
…s wonderful program. This year, BEKI will host Abraham’s Tent from February 10 through February 17, 2020. The Abraham’s Tent participants must apply before the winter to participate. Once chosen and the program begins, the men arrive in the late afternoon daily to Columbus House, are interviewed to make sure they are in suitable condition to participate that day, shower, collect or store their belongings and bedding, and travel together by van to…
