BEBY Blasts

Here is your weekly Shabbat Bulletin,

Events and More!

FROM RABBI MORRISON

This Shabbat afternoon, I invite you to attend our annual Tu Bishvat Seder during the third Sabbath meal. The actual date of Tu Bishvat is this Monday.

The fifteenth of Shvat commemorates the new year of trees in Israel. The early signs of Spring begin to emerge. Various customs have evolved from eating all kinds of Israeli fruits to raising Tzedakah for the Jewish National Fund, which oversees the planting of trees in Israel.

As a child, I used to go from person to person raising funds for JNF. During all the Israel trips I have led as an adult, we have made it a point to plant new trees in Israel and to recite the planter's prayer.

The Tu Bishvat Seder was developed by the 16th century mystics of Tzfat. Their original Haggadah was called Pri Etz Hadar - fruit of goodly trees, a Biblical quotation associated with the Etrog of Sukkot.

Most modified Seders, such as ours, include four cups of the vine starting with the white color of Winter and gradually ending with the Spring color of red. Fruits with an outer shell, inedible pit, and no protection at all are eaten to display different mystical teachings.

I hope that each of us will find a meaningful way to celebrate Tu Bishvat. I look foward to seeing you this Shabbat Shira.

Shabbat Shalom!

Rabbi Howard Morrison 

SHABBAT TIMES & SERVICES

PARASHAT BESHALACH

Friday Candle lighting— 5:18 pm
Friday Mincha/Maariv — 5:25 pm
Hashkama Minyan — 7:30 am
Shabbat Service — 8:45 am
Teen Shabbat Service — 10 am
Gan Shabbat Nursery — 10 am
Mini Minyan (Jr Cong)  — 10 am

Shabbat Study Group  — 4:35 pm
Shabbat Mincha — 5:10 pm
Seudah Shlisheet with Tu Bishvat Seder — 5:30 pm
Shabbat Ends — 6:20 pm

We look forward to greeting you at services.
Shabbat Shalom!

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THIS WEEK

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MONDAY, MAY 11
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NEXT-GEN/YOUTH TO YOUNG FAMILIES

Shabbat Programming 
 

Shabbat Nursery: 10 am, BEBY Babies room
(kindergarten and younger)
 

Mini Minyan (Jr. Congregation): 10 am in the Inwentash Centre (Grades 1+)

Hey Teens!!!
 
The next Teen Shabbat is THIS WEEK! - JANUARY 11. 
You can now register for ALL Teen Shabatot here -  Register here

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If you want to participate and need help preparing, let us know and we will be happy to help!

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↓ NEXT SHABBAT ↓

The next Family Shabbat Service is MARCH 7!

Register in advance at
https://www.beby.org/event/youngfamilyshabbat2020
You can also plan ahead for future
Family Shabbatot. See the dates below.
For more information email youth@beby.org / rabbidavid@beby.org.

Family Shabbat is on the first Shabbat of every month.
Mark your calendars!

COMING SOON... IT'S HOLIDAY PARTY TIME!!

Sunday, March 8 - Young Families Purim Carnival

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FULL UPCOMING SCHEDULE
February 8 - TEEN SHABBAT
February 9 - YOUNG FAMILIES TU B'SHVAT CELEBRATION
February 15 - MINDFULNESS MINYAN
March 7 - YOUNG FAMILY SHABBAT
March 8 - YOUNG FAMILIES DISCO PURIM CARNIVAL!
March 14 - TEEN SHABBAT
March 21 - MINDFULNESS MINYAN
April 4 - YOUNG FAMILY SHABBAT
April 11 - TEEN SHABBAT

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ONGOING PROGRAMS

OUT OF THE COLD - MONDAY EVENINGS
We’re accepting donations of new or very lightly used winter clothing, new underwear, new socks. Please bring the clothing in clear plastic bags and drop them off with our security personnel. If you are interested in volunteering for the 2019 program, please send an email to bebyoutofthecold@gmail.com. For financial donations, please contact the shul office at 416-633-3838.

CHESED COMMITTEE FOOD DRIVE
Whenever we have occasion to visit our Beth Emeth, it is a mitzvah to bring an article of non-perishable food for further distribution to the community. There are containers located at the Wilmington entrance.

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Visit our website: www.apexkoshercatering.com  to place your order for fabulous food and or discuss your upcoming event at Beth Emeth!

ALEPH BEIT CHADASH SCHOOL

2019-2020 CLASSES NOW IN SESSION BUT YOU CAN STILL REGISTER!
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL

Sundays at 9:30 am
For more information, please email:
Shauna Small, Education Director at  schooldirector@beby.org .
beby.org/aleph-beit-chadash-school.html
 

MINYAN VOUCHERS

Calling all Morning Minyan Goers...
Stop by the office, or head to our website to purchase 24 Tzedakah vouchers for $24. 
Instead of rooting around in your pockets for change, use your vouchers!
You will receive a full tax receipt for your donation. Click here to purchase.