Houses of Worship

Reverend Andrew Wicks showed up at First Church of Christ in August ready to get to work. As the newly arrived 51st pastor of the historic congregation in the center of Woodbridge, he knows that he is stepping into big shoes. “This congregation goes back to 1784 and the founding of the town,”

Arrangements for tickets for Yom Kippur services and study sessions 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

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