Sep

7 2024

Blessing of the animals at BEKI

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI) 85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
203-389-2108 office@beki.org
http://www.beki.org/

Contact Peggy Hackett
office@beki.org
http://beki.org

Rosh Hashanah La-Behemot

The first day of Elul is, according to the Mishnah, the Rosh Hashanah for animals. To celebrate, children are invited to bring a favorite stuffed animal (“stuffie”) to BEKI to receive a special blessing. For more information, consult Annie Norman-Schiff, Education Director, at anormanschiff@beki.org, 860-502-5337.

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