- 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
…rtners (and after all these years – our friends) at the Church of the Holy Spirit (COHS) in West Haven. BEKI has been the primary host site for this partnership since 2015, and we look forward to continuing to work our work together in this wonderful program. This year, BEKI will host Abraham’s Tent from February 10 through February 17, 2020. The Abraham’s Tent participants must apply before the winter to participate. Once chosen and the program b…
…cumstances, and who provided her with the most regular and important human contact. The daily attention was more than many children provide for their own parents. Ida had attended on the Holy Days and she saw the synagogue as an important expression of her Jewish identity which she very much valued. She had important relationships with Charlie and Violet Ludwig, Donna Levine, and several other BEKI veteran members, as well as with contemporaries s…
…run cooperatively by talented and dedicated parents. For more information contact the office at office@beki.org. Junior Congregation Junior Congregation meets every Shabbat (Saturday) morning from 11:00a to 11:45a to address the spiritual, educational and social needs of children in grades 3-6. The Junior Congregation is led cooperatively by a group of talented and dedicated parents and educators. For more information contact the office at office…
…bbat, open a browser window with one tab alone – the synagogue livestream. Open the monitor settings on your computer and tell it not to go to sleep during periods of unuse. It is likely that during the course of Shabbat, your browser window will need to be refreshed (or your computer will need to be woken up). In this case, rely on the opinion that doing a d’rabanan (or takanah-level) action on Shabbat can be performed as long as one does it “kil…
…m and is supplemented with English readings and rabbinic commentary. Doors open 20 minutes before scheduled service times. The building is accessible to those using wheelchairs and with limited mobility by entering through the front main doors on Harrison Street or through the East Entrance from the parking area via a sloped sidewalk or steps. The Sanctuary is equipped with a Hearing Loop. Children’s participation is encouraged in all services and…
…Beginner class: 7:30pm-8:30pm Open Session: 8:15pm-11:00pm Contribution: $12, BEKI Members $10 For more info contact Leng at Leng@ctisraelidance.com or 203-912-4086…
…ip Form. If you would like a hard copy of this application by mail, please contact the office at office@beki.org or 203.389.2108 x114. Benefits of membership include: Pastoral care by our rabbi Use of our building for lifecycle events Meal deliveries for families with new babies Newcomers Group BINA (our religious school) Teen Kesher USY and Kadima youth groups Free High Holy Day tickets Support from our Hesed Committee Shiva minyanim Choice of tw…
…Children’s outdoor service, open to families with kids of all ages–whoever feels like bundling up and gathering in (safe) community. Each Thursday, if the weather looks decent, we schedule a “Pop-Up Style” Shabbat morning service. If you’d like to receive the email newsletter that gives updates about Pop-Up Services, contact Youth and Family Programming Director Annie Norman-Schiff at anormanschiff@beki.org….
…Gift certificates are available. Special orders considered. We are always open by appointment. Contact the Giftshop at giftshop@beki.org. Be Inspired. Shop with Us and Support a Local Institution. Book of Life Award After Passover an outstanding member of the Sisterhood was honored with the Woman of Valor Award for her volunteer efforts and community service at the Book of Life event. The Congregation values the volunteer efforts of its members…
…m and is supplemented with English readings and rabbinic commentary. Doors open 20 minutes before scheduled service times. The building is accessible to those using wheelchairs and with limited mobility by entering through the front main doors on Harrison Street or through the East Entrance from the parking area via a sloped sidewalk or steps. The Sanctuary is equipped with a Hearing Loop. Children’s participation is encouraged in all services and…
