Shabbat Shalom BEBY NEXTgen Community!
Hey everyone,
I really hope everyone is doing well, staying healthy, and staying home as much as possible. The whole e-learning has been such a challenge for us. There are definite successes, and then there are other times: a couple of days ago our kids were both not having any more of the zoom classes or work and went to play with a new 3D puzzle we got them. I not only didn't have the energy to push them back to 'school', but they were playing really nicely with each other, so that's still a win, right?! Yes, definitely!
It reminded me of the "4 sons" from the Pesach Haggadah. The times they are completely focused is like the Chacham (wise child), the times they are difficult and fighting the whole balagan is like the Rasha (wicked child), the times they just want to play is like the Tam (simple child), and the times that they don't know what is happening at school - or at home - and are like a deer in headlights is like the She'eno Yode'ah (the one who doesn't know how to ask). I'd love to hear your version!
I want to wish a MAZAL TOV, to AARON and RACHEL MARMER on the birth of Avi (Avraham Chaim) on March 8th and on Avi's Brit Milah. Welcome to the tribe, little man! Mazal Tov also, to Avi's siblings Eli, Mimi, and Sadie.
Check out the write-up of the Rottmann bar mitzvah in Toronto-Life! https://bre.is/UKkXLZZg
Are you celebrating a birthday, anniversary or simchah? Let me know and I'll share it with the NEXTgen community in an upcoming e-blast!
THIS WEEK was supposed to be a FAMILY SHABBAT. We can't do it in the shul, but we can do it virtually.
THE SPIRIT OF SHABBAT with BEBY NEXTgen - on ZOOM!
WHEN: Friday, April 3rd at 2 - 2:30pm
WHERE: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3872018236
WHAT: Let's get together on ZOOM to prepare for Shabbat and Pesach. We will sing together, share some Shabbat and Pesach inspiration, and, most importantly have fun!
We will be singing the following songs (time permitting): - Kol HaOlam Kulo - Od Yavo Shalom Alenu - Bim Bam Shabbat Shalom - Lechu Neranena - Lecha Dodi
Bring your instruments and play along!
DRESS CODE: Anything from PJs to your Shabbat best to your silliest costumes.
THERE WILL ALSO BE A SPECIAL TREAT FOR EVERYONE WHO ATTENDS THE PROGRAM!
Friday evening at 6pm, the Cantor will be LIVE on the Beth Emeth Facebook page leading an abridged musical Kabbalat Shabbat. After Shabbat he will lead us in Havdalah.
THIS SUNDAY, April 5th at 9:30am I will be running a 30 minute ZOOM seminar on "Calmly Cleaning for Pesach in 2 hours or less".
Check it out here: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/550012082
There are many other classes and opportunities to connect on ZOOM and Facebook Live. Check out www.beby.org for a full listing, and links to the various ZOOM classes.
What would make your Covid experience more meaningful?
We are all trying to navigate this whole experience together - learning new ways to be a community, often from our own homes. How would you like to be connected? Reach out and let us know.
We, both the shul, and 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
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 |
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