What to expect when you come back to shul
July 10th update
Dear BEBY family,
Several weeks ago the government advised that houses of worship could open for services but limited to 30% capacity. You may be aware that some of our fellow congregations did open, but soon thereafter closed for various reasons, including the inability to maintain a minyan for services.
We have previously told you about the task forces which were established to address the myriad considerations that must be reviewed and implemented before opening safely. These include:
- Accommodating our tenants (Gan Yeladim and Apex Kosher Catering)
- Mapping of foot traffic patterns and guidance for entry and exit
- Registration questionnaires for attendance at services
- Seating plan and seat assignments
- Cleaning protocols including research of appropriate materials and application thereof
- Ritual object and prayer book management
- Technology implementation for livestreaming
- Contact tracing protocols
- Blocking off of seating not in use
- Installation of physical barriers to areas not in use
- Social distancing
It is essential that all of these considerations be carefully reviewed in order to ensure the safe resumption of services with limited attendance.
We are as anxious as you are to get back to a semblance of normality, but out of an abundance of caution we must do our due diligence to ensure the health and safety of everyone who enters our building. As we continue to plan for holding services in the Sanctuary for weekday, Shabbat and the High Holy Days, we are asking for your valued input to help us plan appropriately. Please watch your inbox for an important survey on holding services in the building. We ask that you complete and return the survey as quickly as possible.
Rabbi Morrison will be on a well-deserved vacation from July 12th to 26th and we are hopeful that shortly after his return we will be able to announce the date on which we will resume services in the Synagogue.
Malcolm Weinstein, President
Rabbi Howard Morrison, Senior Rabbi
Candace Vogel, Executive Director
Click here for a version of kaddish that can be said without a minyan
FRIDAY, JULY 10
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
Sponsor:Shacharit is sponsored this morning by Neil Devlin and family to mark the end of Shloshim for their beloved father and grandfather Rueben Devlin ז״ל
12:00 PM - Pirkei Avot - The Wisdom of the Sages with Rabbi Morrison
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM (password can be found in the July 3 eblast)
6:00 PM - Kabbalat Shabbat service with Rabbi Morrison
Mincha, Reading of the Shabbat Yahrzeits, and Kabbalat Shabbat (up to and including L'cha dodi)
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
8:41 PM - Candle Lighting
SATURDAY, JULY 11
9:41 PM - Havdalah
After Shabbat - Havdalah Service with Rabbi David
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE and ZOOM
SUNDAY, JULY 12
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
8:45 PM - Mincha/Maariv
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
MONDAY, JULY 13
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
8:45 PM - Mincha/Maariv
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
Sponsor: Mincha/Maariv is sponsored this evening by Malcolm Weinstein to mark the 8th yahrzeit of his beloved mother, Hilary Weinstein ז״ל
TUESDAY, JULY 14
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
3:30 PM - Virtual Coffee and Conversation
Join us in our virtual cafe. What are you doing during the day? Did you watch any good movies or TV series? Did you make a great recipe? How are you feeling? Say hello to your friends.
Where: ZOOM
8:45 PM - Mincha/Maariv
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
Sponsor: Shacharit is sponsored this morning by Corinne & Mark Hammerschlag to mark the 2nd yahrzeit of Corinne's beloved father, David Magid ז״ל
8:45 PM - Mincha/Maariv
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
THURSDAY, JULY 16
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
9:30 AM - Tefillah Training with Rabbi David
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM (password can be found in the July 10th eblast)
1:30 PM - Virtual Book Club - So What Are You Reading Now?
Join us for an informal chat about what you're reading. Share the author, title, and a few words about your book. If you're not reading anything you can still join us for inspiration.
Where: ZOOM
3:30 PM - Virtual Coffee and Conversation
Join us in our virtual cafe. What are you doing during the day? Did you watch any good movies or TV series? Did you make a great recipe? How are you feeling? Say hello to your friends.
Where: ZOOM
6:00 PM - Torah Reading with Shlomo
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE
8:45 PM - Mincha/Maariv
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
FRIDAY, JULY 17
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
6:00 PM - Kabbalat Shabbat service
Mincha, Reading of the Shabbat Yahrzeits, and Kabbalat Shabbat (up to and including L'cha dodi)
Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
8:36 PM - Candle Lighting
COMING SOON
BECOME A SPONSOR
In our new norm with online Clergy led private services, Divrei Torah, Torah Readings, Cantorial Music, Rabbi Lectures and Classes, you too can also sponsor one of these weekly online live sessions in honour of your Simchas or in memory of your loved ones for a donation of $54.00.
Your generous sponsorship will be included in the weekly e-blast, as well as mentioned by the clergy at the beginning and end of the online live session you are sponsoring. While we are temporarily closed due to this health crisis, it is imperative we continue to keep our synagogue operating at this time thereby ensuring we are able to once again open our doors to you - our dedicated members, and to the Jewish community when it is viable to do so.
Please click on the form below to make your sponsorship.
The Executive, Board and Clergy thank you for your continued support during this difficult time.
Sat, 11 July 2020
19 Tammuz 5780
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Click here or stop by the office to purchase 24 Tzedakah morning minyan coupons for $24.
Instead of rooting around in your pockets for change, use your vouchers!
Once purchased, your sheet of minyan coupons will be left in the Chapel on the Rabbis podium in a sealed envelope with your name on it. You will receive a full tax receipt for your donation.
