- 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
…takes whatever he can get away with, and then lives it up and has a great time. As supporters of Israel we sometimes feel this way, too. So many governments are engaged in brutality, arms exports and the drug trade — including Western governments — and few pay much attention, but whenever Israel does something wrong it is on the front page. Why do we bother trying to be good? When we try to do what is right and follow the rules, it is easy to bec…
…n of our people, but we are overjoyed that the attempt failed. At the same time, we must reflect on the other problem with Purim — the violent rampage of revenge our ancestors wreaked against their neighbors (at least according to the Megilla). It was this account that tipped the mental imbalance of the American Jewish man who committed the massacre of Muslims at worship in Hebron at Purim in 1994. Even if Purim is supposed to be a farce, it is no…
…29 Aug Back to Shul Day August 29, 2021 9:00 am – 4:00 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page Sunday, August 29 is a work and fun day to prepare the shul for High Holy Days. Our goal is to prepare the synagogue, inside and […] More Info…
…easures to protest and protect against the exploitation of animals. The sentiment behind this is noble, represents valid Torah values, and implements several specific mitsvot. Beyond the value of the animal’s life and well-being in and of itself, and as an independent being in God’s creation, we believe that the way we view and treat an animal affects the way we treat other people. Cruelty toward animals is often a precursor to cruelty toward peop…
…31 May Hanefesh Kadima Closing Event at Lake Compounce May 31, 2015 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm Interior Page Hanefesh Kadima Closing Event at Lake Compounce! Sunday, May 31st Time: 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm Event for Kadima members only – contact Stefan Kostolitz […] More Info…
…18 Jun BEKI-BJ Kadima Pizza Party June 18, 2015 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm BEKI-BJ Kadima Pizza Party! Thursday, June 18th Time: 6:30 pm – 8 pm Edge of the Woods, 379 Whalley Ave, New Haven Kosher pizza will […] More Info…
…t charge. 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 we…
…rry Diamond. May these good ladies be spared with us and for us many, many years and may have much joy of the future glory of Keser Israel. Within the past few years a New Era has come to Keser Israel. We launched the Foundation Fund with Herman Paul as Chairman, and then the Building Fund with Isadore Miller as Chairman, and finally the Expansion Fund with Nathan Sosensky as its Chairman. Louis Kasimer has valiantly served as the Financial Secret…
…11 Apr Yizkor Memorial Service April 11, 2015 10:45 am – 12:15 pm The Yizkor Memorial Service follows the reading of the haftara on the final day of Pesah, Shabbat 11 April 2015, some time after 10:45a. Services […] More Info…
…The Kiddush reception following the service may last an hour or more. Telephone, Electricity, Smoking, Cameras Shabbat is distinguished from the rest of the week, in our synagogue as in many others, by not operating electronic items (although there is a telephone available for emergency use and for physicians on call). Similarly, writing and smoking are prohibited. Photography and video recording are not permitted anywhere in the building on Shab…
