Houses of Worship

Join us for a delightful evening of food, friends, and fun. We'll start with a BBQ and enjoy an outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:30 PM. We look forward to gathering together for this special occasion.Casual dress. Beer, wine, juice and sodas will be provided. $12.00 per person (maximum $50 per

Kelsey Osgood will discuss her new book, Godstruck: Seven Women's Unexpected Journeys to Religious Conversion, about her own spiritual journey and conversion to Judaism as well as the experiences of 6 other women who convert to Quakerism, Evangelicalism, Mormonism, Islam, Amish Church

YAHAD, the community Hebrew school, is now enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year. YAHAD, a name that means "together," is a community-focused school dedicated to helping students build their Jewish identities. The curriculum is designed to teach foundational skills in prayer, Hebrew, and the Bible

Arrangements for tickets for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services can be made via the BEKI office; email office@beki.org or call (203) 389-2108 x114. Active-duty military, police personnel, and full-time students may enter for free with valid official ID; however, advance arrangements are required.

Celebrate the start of autumn with friends and family at “Leaves, Crafts, & Nature Paths,” a seasonal event sponsored by First Church of Christ, Woodbridge. Set for Saturday, September 13, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., the event invites local residents of all ages to enjoy the crisp air and vibrant colors

Jennifer Quaye-Hudson, Advocacy Director of Open Communities Alliance (OCA), will speak at BEKI on Saturday, August 2. Founded in 2013, OCA is a civil rights organization that works to redress generations of discriminatory actions and policies based on race, ethnicity, and income in order to create

BEKI’s main sanctuary has re-opened after months of construction. The redesigned space features a new torah ark on an accessible bimah, individual chairs rather than pews, and various other renovations. A dedication ceremony will be held in September.

BEKI’s tradition on Shavuot—which celebrates the giving of the Torah—is a late night of study, held this year on Sunday, June 1. No background knowledge is required—just an interest in Jewish learning. The program’s first learning session is with Rabbi Eric Woodward on “Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof — Torah

Get ready for a sweet summer tradition! The 68th Annual Strawberry Festival will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the First Church of Christ, located at 5 Meetinghouse Lane in Woodbridge. This year's festival promises an evening of delicious food, entertainment, and family

Gilad Skolnick from Leket Israel will speak at BEKI on Wednesday, May 7. Leket, the National Food Bank, is the leading food rescue organization in Israel. Unique among all other organizations that serve the poor in Israel and food banks worldwide, Leket Israel’s sole focus is rescuing healthy