- 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
…eaching. To my mind, it’s no coincidence that there are a disproportionate number of gay clergy. Half of my ordination class was gay or lesbian. The process of coming out of the closet, the work we’ve done to become whole and unashamedly ourselves is deeply spiritual. Perhaps this is the Torah that gay men and lesbians have heard and give the world – the lesson that we all, gay or not, must be honest about our lives. And it’s a lesson that is usef…
Adherence to kashrut, the dietary laws, is an important expression of the value of community and the centrality of halakha (Jewish law) at Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel. The majority of BEKI households observe kashrut, and kashrut training is part of the Religious School curriculum. Support is available to members who wish to newly kasher their homes. All food at our facility, whether at a public affair such as a kiddush luncheon or in a priv…
…For those who do not wish to attend Shabbat services at BEKI, we provide live streaming (click below)….
…04 Apr Pesach Chocolate Orders Due April 4, 2022 12:00 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page Pesach chocolate: Becky May is arranging a bulk order of Kosher l’Pesach Pareve Fair Trade chocolate: chips, bars, or minis. Orders received by Monday, April 4 will […] More Info…
The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel is a vibrant arm of the Congregation providing numerous volunteer opportunities for its members and crucial services to the Congregation. It serves the Congregation in all aspects of its life and continues as a source of strength as the next generation of women join its ranks. The Sisterhood is affiliated with the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. Programs of the Sisterhood Giftshop Book…
…25 Jul Jewish Community Summer Picnic and Film July 25, 2021 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page BEKI is participating in the Jewish Community Summer Picnic from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Campus at 360 Amity Road […] More Info…
…10 Apr Chocolate Pick-Up April 10, 2022 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Home Page Interior Page Pesach chocolate: Becky May is arranging a bulk order of Kosher l’Pesach Pareve Fair Trade chocolate: chips, bars, or minis. Orders received by Monday, April 4 will […] More Info…
…01 Dec PJ Library Story Time & Menorah Lighting December 1, 2021 4:00 pm – 6:15 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page PJ-Chanukah-ad-quarter-page-202 More Info…
…27 Mar Outdoor Junior Congregation March 27, 2021 11:15 am – 12:15 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page This month, as we turn to milder spring weather, we will plan outdoor family Shabbat services every week. If the weather looks punishing, we will […] More Info…
…09 Oct Aviva Robbins Bat Mitzva October 9, 2021 9:15 am – 12:00 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page More Info…
