- 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
…11 Apr Kadima at Adventure Park April 11, 2021 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm BEKI Kids page Home Page Interior Page April 11 from 3-6 pm, BEKI Kadima is going climbing at the Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport! Explore the park’s aerial trails […] More Info…
…25 Jan The Afro-Semetic Experience January 25, 2000 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm BEKI Join us for An encore concert IN ANTICIPATION OF THE DAYS OF AWE David Chevan, Warren Byrd and the AFRO-SEMITIC EXPERIENCE CONGREGATION BETH EL – […] More Info…
…privilege of speech. My behavior must appropriately represent those in my community. I think the story should be thought of as simply defining a law. My reason is that if there was merely a law stating, ‘do not revile or blaspheme God,’ would everyone follow it? No! The story of the blasphemer is here to indicate that if we revile God, we will be severely punished. A story like this is likely to be remembered more than a simple statement of law….
…Board to bring this statement to the attention of the BEKI membership and community. The Board voted to support the statement and the underlying principle that action by government that is directed against a particular group defined by their religious beliefs stands against the values of Judaism. The Board does not take such a statement lightly and does so with the understanding that this is a complex issue with many points of view and may not be…
…k we express our desire for God’s blessing on each and every member of the community, in the realization that no individual can be fully blessed unless all are blessed. With that prayer in mind, Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel has initiated an innovative program to help members of the Congregation learn to understand and welcome those with developmental disabilities and related special needs, and to offer the latter new openings and opportunitie…
…to do this now. We have the vision and the energy of a smart and talented community. “If not now, when?” is fully applicable here. Nothing has to happen, but we can make anything happen. The chance to be our best selves, our authentic Jewish selves, and to have this redound to the benefit and future of our community, is a great one. Will it cost us financially in the near term? Yes. Will it pay dividends in the future? Ken y’hi ratzon! May it be…
…rch Dan Weinberger March 9, 2022 Evacuating our Afghan Allies: the Role of Community Sponsors like JCARR Thomas Huddleston March 2, 2022 Book Talk: The Man Who Loved His Wife Jennifer Moses February 23, 2022 Exploring BEKI’s Musical Heritage Pt.5 Rachel Adelstein February 15, 2022 Exploring BEKI’s Musical Heritage Pt.4 Rachel Adelstein February 8, 2022 What’s New in Westville? Lizzy Donius & Alisha Crutchfield McLean February 2, 2022 Exploring BEK…
…e 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 private setti…
…14 Jan Schmooze with Rev. Bonita Grubbs January 14, 2023 12:45 pm Events MLKing Shabbat speaker: Rev. Bonita Grubbs of CCA will give the sermon on January 14. Then Rev. Grubbs and Charmain Yun will lead a schmooze at 12:45 […] More Info…
…nthropy—designed to welcome Jewish babies and their families to the Jewish community in the Greater New Haven area. Please do not attend if you are unwell or have been exposed to sickness to keep our smallest members safe and healthy. * Amer and Fatima’s Daughter Lana Available to Babysit This Summer Lana Hassoon, the daughter of BEKI maintenance staff Amer and Fatima, is available for babysitting this summer. Lana is a 17 year old student at Comm…
