What a week this has been!? It is a new thing in the world, something I have never before experienced and a new reality that we are all still coming to terms with.
From the first week of home-schooling for the day school kids, and an @home March break for the public school kids, my head is spinning.
The shul is still closed. No programs. Livestreamed Tefillah on the BEBY Facebook Page as a way of creating some kind of shul connection. Daily blogs from the Rabbis and daily posts from the Cantor and myself. The full schedule of posts and classes is on the website - www.beby.org.
Follow Beth Emeth and Rabbi David on Facebook for daily inspiration in this challenging time.
We are all trying to navigate this whole experience together - learning new ways to be a community, often from the our own homes. How would you like to be connected? Reach out and let us know.
We, both the shul, but also more personally, Shira Rachel and I, are here for you during this COVID-19 experience.
Please, do not hesitate to call or email: Rabbi David - 647.207.0045 - rabbidavid@beby.org Shira Rachel - 647.217.1276 - davidshirarachel@gmail.com
I just want to add a quick photo and a brachah to each and every one of us:
I bless you with the awareness of these magical moments. Sure, over the last week - and probably weeks ahead - there has been and will be plenty of chaos, but let's also reflect on these moments, however many or few there are, that will make this Covid time be filled with Kavod - glory, honour, and inspiration!
HELP B.E.B.Y. BE THE BEST IT CAN BE! We are looking to create a community of involved leaders. Are you looking to...
improve current programming?
create new innovative programs?
bring your expertise to our community?
Let me know and we will create our teams!
SHABBAT SHALOM!!!
Rabbi David, Director of Ritual and NEXTgen Community rabbidavid@beby.org
TORAH TALK FOR THE TABLE with Rabbi David
Parshat Vayakhel/Pekudei with special Parshat Hachodesh
This week's Torah reading begins by reminding us about the importance and value of Shabbat. It then goes on to list the step by step building of the Mishkan - of HaShem's "dwelling" in the dessert. From this juxtaposition, our sages learn the relationship between the acts of creative labour that we do during the week and how we ought to observe and honour Shabbat.
Discussion Questions
What is your favorite thing to do during the week?
What is your favorite thing about Shabbat?
What is the biggest difference between how you act during the week and how you act on Shabbat?
What is something you can do to make sure Shabbat is extra special?
Let me know your answers, either by emailing rabbidavid@beby.org or telling me at shul!
Shabbat Shalom!
THIS WEEK
In response to the COVID19 pandemic, all of our programs are on hold. :(
YOUTH
ALL SHABBAT YOUTH PROGRAMMING IS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Nursery (ages 0-6) Junior Congregation (7-11)
Here is the weekly Youth Program schedule. Come early for the most FUN available!
10 - 10:45 - Free play
10:45 - 10:50 - Clean up
10:50 - 11 - Tefillah
11 - 11:10 - Parshah Discussion/Story
11:10 - 11:20 - HEALTHY snack
11:20 - 11:45ish - Games/Activities
11:45ish - Go into main shul for Ein Keloheinu, Aleinu, Adon Olam
Beth Emeth's Youth Department is looking to hire energetic, engaging, and caring staff for weekly Shabbat morning youth programming. Positions are available for the Nursery (Kindergarten and younger) and Junior Congregation (Grades 1-6). These are paid positions.
Responsibilities include: -Welcoming all children into the programming space -Engaging with the children in play and other activities -Leading interactive and fun circle time (nursery) or prayers (junior congregation) -Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of participants at all times -Supervising volunteers and other Shabbat morning staff -Working together with the Youth Coordinator and other Shabbat morning Youth Department staff to execute all aspects of Shabbat morning youth programs -Attending staff training sessions as necessary (not on Saturday mornings)
Please send a cover letter and resume to Rabbi David, Director of Next-Gen at rabbidavid@beby.org. Please indicate which age group you are interested in working with in your cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YOUNG FAMILIES
Hopefully, the next family Shabbat will take place April 4th and will include a Chocolate Seder for the Whole Family!
SHABBAT SHALOM!!!
