- 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
…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…
…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…
…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 …
Environmental Responsibility Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel seeks to be a model urban institution and to promote good citizenship among its members. The community seeks to comply with the Biblical law of bal tashḥit, which prohibits destruction of the natural environment and wasting of resources. The congregation aims to put the conserve into Conservative Judaism. Building Renovations Increasing energy efficiency is a major goal of the ongoing…
…on the USCJ website. Harold M. Birn President, Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel on behalf of the officers and directors of the congregation NEW YORK – The Conservative/Masorti movement of Judaism as represented by its constituent organizations listed below has issued the following statement regarding the executive order President Donald Trump signed barring many refugees and immigrants from entering the United States: Deeply rooted in our tradit…
…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…
…this rule is far greater than that of fasting. Gemar Hatima Tova, Jon-Jay Rabbi Jon-Jay Tilsen Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel October 2005…
…iety, insofar as their advocacy and activism is lawful and not conducted directly at the expense of human welfare or dignity. Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi, who lived in the second century CE in Israel, taught: “Be as attentive to a minor mitzva as to a major one, for you do not know the reward for each of the mitzvot” (Pirqe Avot 2:1)….
Physical Access at Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel Physical accessibility and comfort are a priority for the Congregation and have been a driving consideration behind ongoing building renovations. The main entrance and the office entrance are accessible with no steps from Harrison Street and from the parking area. Main doors can be opened by pulling the handle outward. There is a curb cut at the end of the sidewalk leading from Harrison Street…
Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel views Tikkun HaOlam–Social Action as an essential part of its mission. Hesed Committee The Hesed Committee provides help to BEKI members during times of transition and temporary need. The Committee provides meals to families welcoming a newborn into the home and to those recovering from a temporary disability. In addition, volunteers make occasional calls to BEKI members who may benefit from this additional conta…
