Beth El – Keser Israel Events for October 2025

Yom Kippur

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. 

Fall Holiday Services

Consult www.beki.org for service times on Sukkot, Hoshanah Rabbah, Shmini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah. Yizkor prayers will be included in the morning service on Oct. 14.

Pizza in the BEKI Sukkah

BEKI’s annual pizza party in the sukkah will be Sunday Oct. 12, featuring vegetarian pizza prepared by BEKI volunteer chefs. The menu also includes salad, beverages, and dessert. If you request them, non-dairy and gluten free pies will be available. In case of rain, the event will move inside.

Reservations are due by Thursday, Oct. 9. Email office@beki.org or call (203) 389-2108 x114 for ticket prices and reservations. 

Woodwind Quintet Concert

Elm City Winds, a woodwind quintet that performs both classical and popular music, will return to BEKI for an indoor concert on Sunday, Oct. 26. Jennifer Silva, flute; Caesar Storlazzi, oboe; Melanie Lahti, clarinet; Adrienne Gallagher, bassoon; and Emily Fine, French horn, will present a concert entitled “Autumn Serenade.”

This program will include a variety of classical and popular music as well as introductions to the pieces, giving historical and musical context to the works they have selected.

Admission is free. Donations will be accepted to support World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organization founded by Chef José Andres, which provides fresh, nourishing meals to communities in need during humanitarian crises and natural disaster. 

Details at beki.org.

Children’s Programs

Children's Havura, K-2 Kehila, and Junior Congregation, all led by parent or grandparent volunteers, meet each Saturday. For more information, consult Education Director Annie Norman-Schiff at anormanschiff@beki.org.

Learn with the Rabbi

Rabbi Eric Woodward teaches a one-hour Talmud class on select Sunday mornings, including Oct. 5, 19, and 26. Consult office@beki.org for details.

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BEKI is located at 85 Harrison Street (corner of Whalley Avenue - Route 63 - in Westville)