- 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
…who even as an adult Talks far more often with his brother and sister Than with his wife and son. And it’s a story of a people’s loss Their loss of the woman Who led them in song and dance, Who gave them Water in the desert, Their loss of their priest, The people’s priest, A man who would raise them up When he could – And build them a golden calf When he couldn’t. A man who, at his greatest hour, Stood between them and death – A fire pan his only…
…design will be a total presentation of the redesign. A budget estimate ballpark will be developed for each major component of the project. Based on funds available and the priority of each component, we will decide what can be done now or deferred to a later time. Lowering the bimah and ark is a top priority. It does not appear to be too hard to do but we will wait to decide until we see the designs. Do BEKI members get a say in the redesign? Of c…
…8 until early 1988. In general, conscientious objection denotes refusal to participate in war in any form for reasons of religious upbringing or deeply held ethical principals; selective conscientious objection refers to refusal to participate only in those wars which the objector believes to be unjust, or refusal to participate only in certain aspects of a particular war. Inasmuch as Israeli policy provides for the exemption of Yeshiva students f…
…forward. She urges everyone to send in their inscriptions and reservations with payment as soon as possible. Don’t miss this event! It honors Helen Ross as this year’s “Woman of Valor.” The food will be great, the program terrific! Mary Ellen Mack, Sisterhood’s recording secretary was be our honoree at Spring Conference on May 14 in West Hartford. Sisterhood Shabbat will take place on Friday 13 June, 8 p.m. Several Sisterhood members will take par…
…ffice Hours Monday 9:00a to 5:00p Tuesday Working remotely (available by phone 9:00a to 5:00p) Wednesday 9:00a to 5:00p Thursday 9:00a to 5:00p Friday 9:00a to 3:00p Closed on Federal Holidays and major Jewish Festivals (Rosh HaShana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atseret-Simhat Torah, Passover, Shavuot). Informational recordings, voice-mail messaging and fax reception available 24-hours….
…exit signs with LED signs, insulating the lobby ceiling, replacing single-pane windows, adding window treatments, replacing fan coil “blower” units, installing zoned thermostatic controls, and adding bypass valves to eight major blower units in the sanctuary, social hall and lower social hall. A new accessible entryway was created; an elevator was installed; and handicapped washroom and nursing rooms were created adjacent to the newly-expanded lo…
…ewalk or steps. The Sanctuary is equipped with a Hearing Loop. Children’s participation is encouraged in all services and Youth Services are available concurrent to main services. Admission & Ticketing Guests and visitors are most welcome. However, advance arrangements are required. Active-duty military and police personnel, and full-time students, may enter with valid official ID. Children are always welcome to join us accompanied by their adult…
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…, no matter how nontraditional that may be. However, when it comes to following Jewish laws and teaching, tradition is paramount. A New Haven shul preps for a return to High Holy Day services — but first, some ‘emotional processing, jewishledger.com, August 30, 2021 High Holiday services were supposed to be “normal” this year – held inside synagogue sanctuaries with maskless congregants thankful for the near end of the Covid-19 pandemic. But now w…
…richer until he was very wealthy.” That Abimelech sought a non-aggression pact with him indicates that he must have become a formidable threat. Analysis of the three stories by this source method provides some interesting insights, but isn’t very satisfying as an overall interpretation. The next approach, viewing the stories in the historical context of that time and place, also fails to offer a full explanation for the triplet or for their diffe…
