- 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
…21 Nov Motse’ei Shabbat Dinner and (Kids) Movie November 21, 2015 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm Home Page Join us for a family-friendly ma’ariv and havdalah, followed by a light dinner/drinks and kids movie. Free and open to all — bring friends old […] More Info…
…out educational and cultural activities at BEKI and throughout the Greater New Haven Jewish Community. The atmosphere of the Ḥavura is intimate, warm and informal, with ten to twenty people participating in a typical monthly event. It is a great place to meet people, but it is not a “singles’ scene” like one might encounter at a large Jewish singles’ dance. The 20s-30s Ḥavura was established in the Summer of 2000. Like most activities at BEKI, the…
…08 Nov Costuming Presentation & Workshop by Sharon Naveh November 8, 2015 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sunday, November 8th, 1-4 pm Plan ahead for Purim! The Rimmonim (New Haven) Chapter of the Pomegranate Guild of Judaic Needlework, presents a Costuming Presentation and […] More Info…
…23 Aug Processing our Return to the Building: Our Hopes & Fears w/Rabbi Woodward (on-line) August 23, 2021 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Home Page Interior Page We’re told that when we walk into a synagogue, we should say, “Mah Tovu” – how beautiful! But the reality is, returning to “a new […] More Info…
…ee. Now, it is a good idea to come to shul, because community adds a whole new dimension, and it is great to pray near the Temple site in Jerusalem, because the atmosphere for some can heighten their spiritual awareness. But ultimately, God can hear you anywhere. There are many approaches to prayer. As the Psalmist says, “God is near unto all who call, unto all who call upon God sincerely.” May all of our prayers be from our heart and may they ris…
…ask for food). In his second dream he dreamed that the sun and the moon and 11 stars bowed to him. His brothers hated this dream and even his father asked: “What is this dream that you have dreamed? Do you really think that I and your mother and brothers will bow down to the ground to you?” This question is surprising because Yaqov favored Yosef, as “he was the son of his old age” and because Yosef reminded Yaqov of Rahel, Yosef’s mother, whom Yaq…
…sing the Noah story, is also asked in the Zohar (Perush HaSulam I:68a), the 12th-century work on Jewish mysticism (Qabbala). The Torah text explains that humanity had become corrupt and irredeemably sinful. But why should the innocent animals be washed away with the guilty people? The question assumes that there is some value to the life of the individual animal. After all, Noah rescues at least two of each kind of animal, insuring species surviva…
…teven Erlanger, “After 2,000 Years, a Seed from Ancient Judea Sprouts,” NYT 12 June 2005). The archeological evidence and carbon dating proved its age. This was quite an accomplishment, as a seed that old – or anything like it – had never been successfully germinated. That one seed embodied the story of the Jewish People’s rebirth in the Land of Israel. But its significance went beyond being a mere feat of botanical prowess. Like apples, date palm…
…ek of opening day. As long as it did not inspire pogroms in the streets of New Haven or the wilds of Woodbridge, my plan was to ignore the movie. I will admit, though, that the idea of watching a movie in Aramaic appeals to me. Since Aramaic is the language of the Talmud, parts of the Hebrew Bible, and passages of the siddur, it is very much a “Jewish” language. As a cognate language to Hebrew, Aramaic is easy for the Hebrew speaker to learn. In t…
…ut not necessary. The Rashi Study Group has met weekly since January 1994. New participants welcome any week. Coffee and tea available before 7:00a service and during and after Rashi Study Group. At Passover 2015, the Group began 2 Samuel. Library copies of text are available, as are copies for purchase. RSG meets in the Rosenkrantz Family Library (the Beit Midrash). RSG meets every week except on the Major Festivals (Sukkot, Pesah, Shavuot, Rosh…
