- 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
…de to Benei Mitzva Observance. The Congregation prohibits serving peanuts and peanut-derived food, as peanuts represent a health hazard to some of our members and visitors. Nevertheless, the Congregation does not guarantee all foods to be peanut-free. All gelatins, including “kosher” and fish-derived gelatins, are prohibited, as gelatin products are subject to confusion and offend the religious sensibility of some members. See also, Toward a Moder…
…ts: Liana Finck Author of Let There Be Light in conversation Sunday, January 8, 2023 12 noon @ BEKI / 85 Harrison Street, New Haven Join us for a discussion about her graphic novel as it tells The Real Story of Her Creation Free and Open to the Public / Seating is Limited! RESERVE YOUR SEAT / RSVP to giftshop@beki.org Books Available for Sale & Signing light refreshments Reviews: New York Times Jewish Book Council HyperAllergic …
…to welcoming those who seek shelter and safety, but it is also a pillar of free, democratic nations. Our religious tradition repeatedly forbids us from oppressing the stranger. For instance, Leviticus 19:34 commands us, ‘The strangers who reside with you shall be to you as your citizens; you shall love each one as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.’ And Exodus, ‘And you shall not wrong a stranger, neither shall you oppress them…
…ration must respond to the challenge of bigotry and rise to the defense of freedom. The basis for democracy stems from the Torah’s belief that every person is created equally in God’s image and is therefore entitled to equal representation in government and equal protection under the law. Each week we pray during our Shabbat worship to “uproot from our hearts hatred and malice, jealousy and strife. Plant love and companionship, peace and friendshi…
…es 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 invite you to explore our calendar. If you have further questions, please e-mail beki-membership@beki.org. We look forward to meeting you!…
…ragraph in size two font on the bottom of any text that contains the word “free.” Rather, this time the small print is the thank you’s to some very special people who helped me a lot during the course of this past year. I would like to thank Rabbi Jon-Jay Tilsen for always being nurturing and encouraging. Thank you to Jeffrey Kern who helped me learn how to read my parasha and to Marsha and Sarah Beller who helped me learn how to lead the services…
…Thursday Shaharit Morning Service, 8:15a to 9:15a, in the Beit Midrash. Includes Torah reading, relaxed pace, commentary, free coffee and tea, morning snack after service. See Schedule of Daily Services….
…ncyclopaedia Judaica [Password is “jfgnh”; Click “Gale Ebooks”] New Haven Free Public Library films on Kanopy [Need library card] WiFi and Office Resources WiFi connection is available to members and guests in the Library, Lobby and surrounding areas (except on Shabbat and Festivals). An ethernet connection is available in the Library. How to Donate Books or Funds To donate funds, send your check made payable to “BEKI” with a memo “Library” or “A…
…o question to what extent the Government needs our money to provide social services. Do our donations merely take the pressure off the Government so they can free up funds log-rolling unaccounted millions that go to institutions that deserve not a shekel? We need to continue our involvement as leaders of UJA and Federations and through that system make building a religiously and politically “Beautiful Israel” a priority. And at home it means we mu…
…06 Oct Family Sukkot Party October 6, 2020 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page Tuesday October 6, 5:30-7 pm. Join BEKI families for a Sukkot party in a Woodbridge backyard! Games, room to run around, and individually packaged snacks […] More Info…
