BEKI combines an open, accepting environment with a traditional approach to worship and kashrut (keeping kosher). BEKI members organize and lead most services and activities.

The following year, it absorbed the shrinking Keser Israel, and the current congregation, Beth El–Keser Israel, known as “ BEKI,” was born. In Fall 1968, the synagogue boasted a membership of more than …

Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel (“BEKI”) formed from the merger of Congregation Beth El (founded in 1892 as Bnai Israel) and Temple Keser Israel (founded in 1909).

Sep 8, 2025 · Anne Norman-Schiff, who is completing a Ph.D. in religious studies at Yale, has joined the professional staff of Beth El-Keser Israel (BEKI) as youth and family programming director, it was …

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New Haven CT 06515-1724 Office Manager Peggy Hackett Ext. 114 Education Director Annie Norman-Schiff Ext. 113 President Russell Epstein Rabbi Eric Woodward Ext. 120 Ritual Committee …

Being called to the Torah for an aliyah at BEKI? Practice reading the blessings from the chart you will see on the reader’s table or listen to an audio file.

Members who wish to slow-charge with an outdoor 110v outlet in the BEKI lot can get instructions from the office. BEKI’s 88-car parking lot is for BEKI members, guests and visitors.

It’s been challenging to fully engage during these tougher COVID times, but we do hope, little by little, to build strong connections of our own within our new BEKI community.

BEKI will be open on Saturday morning for the intrepid. There will be no organized children’s services, but service rooms will be open for kids who want to play.