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…synagogue membership, as well as what efforts and talents you want to bring to the community. It also asks about your yahrzeits (the dates when loved ones have died), so we can remember them on the anniversaries. Above all, membership lets us know that you value Jewish community, so the community can be there for you. To find out more about BEKI, join us for services and lunch on Saturday, or one of our other services, classes, or events. We invit…
…e can make that will help us achieve a greater sense of peacefulness, awe, community, mystery, and religiosity. There are a number of factors that could conflict with our wish to achieve beauty and art in the synagogue and sanctuary. One is the expansive interpretation of the second commandment. The literal words of the commandment are, Thou shalt not make unto thee a graven image nor any manner of likeness that is in the heaven above or that is i…
Phone: 203.389.2108 Fax: 203.389.5899 Postal Address: Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel 85 Harrison St. New Haven CT 06515-1724 Office Manager Peggy Hackett Ext. 114 Education Director Annie Norman-Schiff Ext. 113 President Russell Epstein Rabbi Eric Woodward Ext. 120 Ritual Committee Chairperson Bruce Spierer Youth & Family Programming Director Annie Norman-Schiff Ext. 113 BEKI Bulletin bulletin@beki.org Cemetery Association cemetery@beki….
…oject. Because some people are without such a network. Some are new to the community or have no family in the area. They may need a little help, but they don’t know where to turn. From now on, they can turn to BEKI, and the Hesed committee will do what it can. Here are the kinds of things were talking about: rides to services or BEKI programs. Rides for kids when their parent is unable to drive. An occasional phone call or visit to someone who liv…
…07 Jul Stories from Our Immigrant Community: Why & How We Came July 7, 2018 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm Home Page Interior Page Stories from our Immigrant Community-1 More Info…
…12 Aug Zoom Schmooze: A Discussion Relating to Policing, Racism and Community with Kalfani Turé August 12, 2020 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Home Page Interior Page Kalfani Turé, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Quinnipiac University, will discuss issues relating to policing, racism and community More Info…
…12 Dec Westville Community Hanukkah Celebration & Author Visit December 12, 2017 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Home Page Interior Page Westville Community Hanukkah Celebration and Author Visit Draft 2 More Info…
…Community Havdalah Yoga …
…28 Mar Community Havdalah Yoga March 28, 2015 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm BEKI Community Havdalah Yoga More Info…
…Rabbinical Assembly. “This attack on peaceful Jewish worship, despite our community’s vigilance, creates fear, frustration, anger, and sorrow. Our prayers are with the families of Beth Israel and we will continue to have the Colleyville community, including its law enforcement, in our thoughts. We hope for a swift and peaceful resolution,” concluded Rabbi Blumenthal. “We are sincerely grateful for all the first responders, members of local law en…