- 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
…the language spoken by the people when those prayers were written. In the time of the Mishna, 2,000 years ago, the question arose as to what to do if one were, say, climbing a tree or riding a donkey when it came time to say the Shema. According to our sages, one can pray almost anywhere — even up a tree. 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…
…me of the things we did and people we saw. Morris asked him, “What was the best part of your trip to Israel?” Perhaps an obvious question, but one I had not thought to ask him myself. Tsvi said, “Spending the time with my Grampa Bob.” Hearing that made the whole journey worthwhile. The righteous bloom like a date-palm; They thrive like a cedar in Lebanon; Planted in the house of the Lord, They flourish in the courts of our God. In old age they sti…
…to stop on the street corner. When I went to shul with them for the first time after I returned home, I wondered why my father let Shai travel ahead of us, out of sight. But by the time I could see him again, I saw him standing on the corner, waiting until we caught up to cross the street. Shai may do things differently, but he often does them better because he sees the world differently. He has a great sense of humor, he never does anything out…
…e Ely House, Center for Contemporary Art, New Haven, CT, and has curated a number of independent exhibitions. She studied at the Akademie fuer Angewante Kunst in Vienna, Austria, and received her MFA from San Jose State University. Anna Broell Bresnick has collaborated with dancers and musicians in the creation of installations for performances. These have included large sculptural str uctures, floor drawings and video. Broell Bresnick has taught…
…bbat lunch or for the High Holiday meals. (BEKI provides clients with free tickets for High Holiday services.) In the summertime, Kulanu participants may have a joint program with one of BEKI’s social action committees—they will clean up Beaver Pond Park in southern Connecticut, where congregants have held Tashlich services during Rosh Hashana. Kulanu also plans to provide a job training sight at BEKI for adults with developmental disabilities who…
…ying herself and helping others. I’d like to thank my Dad for so much. The best compliment someone could give me is for them to say that I remind them of my Dad because he has shown me how to treat others with respect and kindness while still having fun. To my brother, Ben, for not minding when I practiced for my bar mitzvah over the breakfast table and in the car. To my sister, Julia, for always believing in me even when I doubted myself. To my G…
…09 Jun Zoom Tea Tasting June 9, 2021 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Home Page Interior Page Caroline Keogh from New Haven Tea, producer of artisanal blend flower teas, which is located here in Westville, will lead us in a tea tasting […] More Info…
…cities of Greece, and even twentieth century America? Surveying the large number of works in the BEKI collection entitled “Rabbi_,” the BEKI Art Committee began discussing how best to present this work in an exhibition. Among ourselves, we called this the “Rabbi Show,” although there is nothing in the artworks themselves to signify that these are rabbis, rather than ordinary men who have been given the honor of holding the Torah. As Jewish artist…
…04 Sep In-person & Zoom Service (Federal Holiday Service Time) September 4, 2023 9:00 am Services More Info…
…03 Sep Shaharit (Federal Holiday Service Time) September 3, 2018 9:00 am – 9:45 am Home Page Interior Page More Info…
