Your Weekly BEBY Blast for Vayakhel-Pekudei & More
20/03/2020 02:01:09 PM
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WEEKLY SHABBAT BULLETIN, ONLINE SESSIONS AND MORE!
from Rabbi Morrison
Dear Congregational Family,
"TGIS - Thank God it's Shabbos" takes on a new and special meaning this year. Regardless of our personal levels of observance, many of us will be more "Shomer Shabbat" out of necessity.
In Israel, many modes of daily operation which are usually in effect on Shabbat will be shut down because of the virus.
Here too, with many people being self isolated or limiting themselves to being with small numbers of people, the gift of Shabbat becomes more significant.
As a child, I used to complain about the "do not" rules of Shabbat. As an adult, I have come to appreciate the interrelationship between "Remember (what we do on Shabbat)" and "Shamor (what we do not do on Shabbat)." The fuller level of observance allows one to see the good in the world around us, better appreciate our family and friends, and to understand that God has a higher purpose for us beyond our work day pursuits.
Parshat Vayakhel begins with an interplay between public sacred space, the Tabernacle, and sacred time, Shabbat. While we cannot always participate in public sacred space, such as attending synagogue even in the best of times, we can always observe and celebrate Shabbat, a sacred period of time which transcends public or private space.
The famous statement coined by the cultural Zionist, Ahad Ha'Am, rings especially true this Shabbat: "More than the Jews have preserved Shabbat, Shabbat has preserved the Jews.
Wishing us all a true, peaceful and meaningful Sabbath.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Howard Morrison
A Message To Our Beth Emeth Family
Dear BEBY Family,
During these trying times, the giving of Tzedakah is all that much more meaningful. In tomorrow's parsha, the community donated so much to its public institution that the donors were told to stop.
While we are hardly in that climate of giving today, the mitzvah of Tzedakah transcends time and place. On Erev Shabbat, many people empty the change from their pockets and place them in a Tzedakah box.
As you can imagine, our shul is in need of your consideration and support. Our building continues to operate with the participation of security, office staff, and daily led prayer. Please help our shul continue to be viable.
In addition, many of the elderly and vulnerable are hurting these days. Local kosher food banks have dried up. There is a lack of volunteers transporting food to those who need it most. Bnai Brith has set up an emergency food initiative. To offer Tzedakah or to volunteer, call their special phone line at 416-633-6224 x134.
We wish everyone a safe and peaceful Shabbat.
Rabbi Howard Morrison - Senior Rabbi Malcolm Weinstein - President
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Click here for a link to our Facebook page *Please note that you do not need a Facebook account in order to view our Facebook page
Rabbi David will be leading daily live Shacharit
(8:00 am) and Mincha/Maariv (7:25 pm) services Click here for a version of kaddish that can be said without a minyan
JOIN THE CLERGY ON FACEBOOK LIVE
Online sessions with Rabbi Morrison Friday March 20 - 12 PM NOON Endings and Beginnings: Shmot and Shabbat Ha'Chodesh. Monday March 23 - 12 PM NOON Preparing a meaningful Seder, insights into the Haggadah part I Wednesday March 25 - 12 PM NOON Preparing a meaningful Seder, insights into the Haggadah part II Friday March 27 - 12 PM NOON Preparing a meaningful Seder, insights into the Haggadah part III
Online sessions with Rabbi Lipson - to be announced Click here to read Rabbi Lipson's daily blog Ripple in Still Water Click here to read Rabbi Lipson's weekly blog Drinking Wisdom
*Early* Kabbalat Shabbat service with Cantor David Guber this evening at 6 PM (up to and including Lecha dodi) followed by a musical Havdallah service as Shabbat ends
Check back frequently for music from Cantor David
DID YOU KNOW? Volunteers have been reaching out to seniors in our community by phone - to say hello and see how they are managing. If there are any specific concerns they will be brought to the attention of the Clergy. If you know of a situation - please let us know.
HELPFUL HYGIENE TIPS
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 15 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
Avoid close contact with people who are ill
Stay home when you are ill
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then immediately throw the tissue in the garbage and wash your hands
If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve or arm
WE EXTEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO - Laura Rodney and family on the loss of her mother, Sally Rosen ז״ל - The family of our member Marjory Collis ז״ל
CHAMETZ FORM Click HERE to download the authorization form to sell your chametz - you can send it to sari@beby.org by Wednesday, April 8 at 10 am
ALL PROGRAMS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Shabbat Shalom! Be a guest in your own home
Friday Night Take Out Dinner Menu
Challah Buns
Chicken Soup with spring vegetables Add Matzo Balls ($1.50 each)
Mesclun Greens Spinach, Arugula & Romaine Topped with roasted artichoke hearts, red peppers, & cherry tomatoes dressed in a honey lime vinaigrette (on the side)
Choice of: Chicken Wings (8) with BBQ or honey garlic sauce or Roasted Garlic, Lemon & Herb Chicken Breast with a caramelized onion au jus
Served with Potato Wedges & Medley of sautéed vegetables
Cookies & Biscotti
Add fresh sliced seasonal fruit platter ($4.00 per person)
$28 per guest + HST
Minimum order 6 guests This menu is designed to be reheated and served
Call 416-901-5044 or email: info@apexkoshercatering.com to place an order by WEDNESDAY AT 4:00 PM
Shabbat Programming CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Shabbat Nursery: 10 am, BEBY Babies room (kindergarten and younger)
Mini Minyan (Jr. Congregation): 10 am in the Inwentash Centre (Grades 1+)
FULL UPCOMING SCHEDULE April 4 - YOUNG FAMILY SHABBAT April 11 - TEEN SHABBAT May 2 - YOUNG FAMILY SHABBAT May 9 - TEEN SHABBAT
*ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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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.
BEBY THEATRE TOURS 2020 TICKETS Now available - Call 416-633-3838 First come, first served. 2pm matinée includes seats, transportation. Bus departs from synagogue at 9am sharp. No refunds or exchanges.
STRATFORD FESTIVAL MUSICAL: CHICAGO MONDAY, MAY 11 MEMBERS: $130 NON MEMBERS: $145
SHAW FESTIVAL MUSICAL: GYPSY TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 MEMBERS: $120 NON MEMBERS: $135
ALEPH BEIT CHADASH SCHOOL
CLOSED THIS SUNDAY
2019-2020 CLASSES NOW IN SESSION BUT YOU CAN STILL REGISTER! CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
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.
Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue 100 Elder Street Toronto, ON M3H 5G7
