- 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
…ltural 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 spirit.” Happy Hanuka….
…Mighty God can manage it.” That is fine for a matter of faith set to take place in the indefinite future, but not for a political program for which imminent implementation is sought. If we agree that farmer Ahmed does not need to return to the exact plot he left, but will accept a substitute nearby, then why can’t “nearby” be in the Palestinian territories, which are only nine miles from Tel Aviv, three miles from Afula, or one mile from Jerusale…
…ligions 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 the Temple Mount, I would suggest, predates…
…nd abstruse learning are also way out of proportion to the weakness of his numbers. He has made a marvelous fight in this world in all the ages; and has done it with his hands tied behind him. He could be vain of himself and be excused for it. The Egyptians, the Babylonians, the Persians rose, filled the planet with sound and splendor, then faded to dream-stuff and passed away; the Greek and the Roman followed, and made a vast noise, and they are…
…ook a chest and bored a hole in its lid [— the original lock box — GR]. He placed it at the side of the altar and the priestly guards deposited there all the money that was brought into the House of the Lord. Whenever they saw that there was a lot of money in the chest, the scribe and the high priest would come up and put the money accumulated into bags and count it [two people — so there was always a witness when the money was taken — GR]. Then t…
…arents suffered for their transgressions. But this one isn’t just from one place, even if it’s Eden: it’s from the land itself – he will always wander. “a restless wanderer shall you be on the earth” the soil that gaped with its mouth to take his brother’s blood the soil will never nourish him. and Cain worries – not that he – the tiller of fields, the agriculturalist – will have nothing to eat. Not that he’s leaving home alone (Adam and Eve at le…
…Babysitting is available. Call 203-389-2108 for the next meeting time and place. BEKI classes, programs and services are open to all without respect to age, gender, personal status or synagogue affiliation. BEKI encourages all adult Jews to become part of the synagogue-based community of their choice. During 1996-1997, LaMaazel was supported by the Gateways Outreach Project of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in an effort to welcome int…
…eet or through the East Entrance from the parking area. Most services take place at floor level enabling all to approach the reader’s table and Torah reading table. The main Sanctuary, where most Shabbat and Festival morning services are held, is equipped with a Hearing Loop (T-coil) that transmits sound to hearing aids and cochlear implants equipped with telecoils. Children’s participation is encouraged in all services and Youth Services are cond…
…smakhta to justify the abolition of the sota ceremony was rejected. In its place, the Talmud substituted verse 31, the last verse in the Torah’s statement of the mitzva of the sota, found in our parasha on page 799. The sages of the Talmud read verse 31 as follows. Tanu Rabbanan — the sages of the Mishna taught: The meaning of the phrase “and the man shall be free of guilt….” At a time when a man is clean of sin, the water tests his wife. At a tim…
…20 Mar Outdoor K-2 Kehila March 20, 2021 11:15 am – 12:15 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page This month, as we turn to milder spring weather, we will plan outdoor family Shabbat services every week. If the weather looks punishing, we will […] More Info…
