Real Presence — Art in Vayakhel-Pekudei
Rabbi Rona Shapiro
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**Art and the Imagination**
It is surprising that after the narrative of the calf, the Torah returns to the mishkan, the tabernacle in the desert. Regardless of whether you hold that the building of the mishkan was a response to the calf or whether you hold that it preceded the calf, either way it is surprising that after the people sin grievously, attempting to locate God’s presence within a finite human creation, God orders the...Read more...
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Fri, August 29 2025
5 Elul 5785
Today's Calendar
Morning Minyan : 7:45am |
Schmooze : 6:00pm |
Kaballat Shabbat : 6:30pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:12pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Shoftim
Shabbat, Aug 30 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Aug 29, 7:12pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Aug 30, 8:19pm |
All Events
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Friday ,
SepSeptember 5 , 2025
Friday, Sep 5th 5:30p to 9:00p
Join us for a delightful evening of food, friends, and fun. We'll start with a BBQ and enjoy an outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat. We look forward to gathering together for this special occasion. -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2025
Tuesday, Sep 9th 7:30p to 9:00p
The Shomer Collective will present a workshop on ethical wills, a 3500-year-old Jewish tradition, through which we can share our legacy with future generations. -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 10 , 2025
Wednesday, Sep 10th 7:00p to 8:00p
Calling all singers! Please join Cantor Kochava and the Greater New Haven community to participate in a monthly niggun circle. Niggunim are soulful, wordless melodies which can be used to enhance spiritual reflection and communal connection. We will be meeting on the last Wednesday of each month from 7-8pm. We will alternate between Congregation B’nai Jacob and BEKI. If you would like to be on the email list, please email Cantor Kochava at cantorkochava@bnaijacob.org. -
Saturday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2025
Shabbat, Sep 13th 7:45p to 11:00p
Join us for the film and for the moving Selcihot service which serves as a prelude to the holiday season. -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 22 , 2025
Monday, Sep 22nd 5:00p to 7:00p
Apples & Honey w/ Rabbi & Cantor -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2025
Sunday, Sep 28th 12:00p to 2:00p
Join us as we come together to build CBJ’s sukkah! All ages and skill levels are welcome — bring your helping hands and enjoy the spirit of community as we prepare for the holiday.
Fri, August 29 2025 5 Elul 5785