- 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
…15 Jan Kid Friendly Havdalah with Rabbi Eric & Annie (Zoom) January 15, 2022 5:40 pm – 6:15 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page When children’s programs moved online for the month of January, we began gathering on Saturday nights for online Havdalah. Families can bring their own candles […] More Info…
…19 Feb Kid Friendly Havdalah with Rabbi Eric & Annie (Zoom) February 19, 2022 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page When children’s programs moved online for the month of January, we began gathering on Saturday nights for online Havdalah. Families can bring their own candles […] More Info…
…12 Feb Kid Friendly Havdalah with Rabbi Eric & Annie (Zoom) February 12, 2022 6:10 pm – 6:40 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page When children’s programs moved online for the month of January, we began gathering on Saturday nights for online Havdalah. Families can bring their own candles […] More Info…
…losed And anytime by appointment. Please text Karen Kassap 203-430-2182 or call Harriet Friedman 203-389-3860 Giftshop email: giftshop@beki.org Gift Cards available. Special orders considered upon request. All proceeds benefit the BEKI Sisterhood and BEKI Synagogue. The Giftshop now offers Jewish themed books of interest to children, young adults and adults. BEKI is proud to feature many congregant authors whose works include poetry, fiction, and…
…ve Judaism through Contemporary Prooftexts,” Dr. Rela Mintz Geffen, Rabbinical Assembly, 2000 “Big Bang, God and Torah: A New View,” Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, Rabbinical Assembly, 2000 “Contemporary Ethical Reflections on Identity, Community and Tradition: A Textual Study,” Dr. Kenneth Koltun-Fromm, Rabbinical Assembly, 2000 “An Introduction to Current Literary Approaches to Reading of Biblical Narrative: The Book of Ruth” Dr. Edward Greenstein…
…program with the Columbus House shelter which, through the generosity of local religious congregations and organizations, provides shelter and case management for 12 adult men for about 15 weeks from the end of December through March in Greater New Haven. On a rotating basis, volunteers from each host site provide shelter, meals, and fellowship from early evening through breakfast each day for one week. The program is named to remind us Abraham’s…
…ount – Donate now and have our office bill you. Members and Supporters may call or email office@beki.org requesting the BEKI office to bill your account. If you’re paying by check, make the check out to “Cong. BEKI” or to “Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel.” Endowments – Click on the “Endowments” tab above to learn more about BEKI endowments and how to create one. Donate Stock or Securities – We can accept donation of stocks, bonds and other secur…
…16 Mar Stop the Bleed Training March 16, 2023 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Events We’d like more congregants trained in techniques to control bleeding if someone is injured and waiting for first responders to arrive. Training is available via a […] More Info…
…27 Jul Sanctuary Redesign: Accommodating the Needs of Those with Neurodiverse Needs (Zoom) July 27, 2022 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Events Home Page Interior Page A Sanctuary for All: The Sanctuary Redesign Committee is dedicated to creating a welcoming and accessible space for all. We want your help in thinking […] More Info…
…main sanctuary, which is in dire need of repairs, has an outdated hierarchical design from the 1950s and ’60s. It doesn’t reflect our values of inclusiveness and environmental sustainability, or that we are a warm, inspiring, egalitarian, participatory congregation. My initial email to the congregation about the sanctuary redesign, in June 2021, generated more responses than any other email I have sent as BEKI president. There was also phenomenal…
