- 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
…Jewish definition of messiah. The Christian ideal of a messiah is in many ways a good idea; after all, we certainly need spiritual redemption and salvation as much as we need political salvation. But our sages believed that we can be spiritually strong only when our material needs are met. For them this meant the absence of poverty and political oppression. Our sages saw the end of political oppression as a prerequisite to spiritual health, just…
…a stronger connection with what he sees in nature. He seeks to capture the ways in which abstract art mimics nature through shapes, colors, and patterns. Keith has found a supportive community at the Creative Arts Workshop where he studies with the photographer Phyllis Crowley. This has played a significant role in his artistic growth. He also credits his classmates with encouraging him to explore new directions in his work. Keith is a BEKI member…
