I'm feeling a little in shock. This week has been a whirwind. I have no idea where the days and the time went, and I have not stopped thinking about our community all week. I've been trying to reach out to so many people personally and I know there are so many people who are important to me who I haven't called yet or enough.
Life, family, school, work, friends - it is all happening, all at the same time, and without shul on Shabbat, it really feels like there just isn't the time to relax and be with you all.
So, let's fix that. We ALL need community right now - as much as possible.
Our community has FAMILY SHABBAT every month. We can't do it in the shul, but we can do it virtually. So, for the second time, there will be a
This past week we celebrated modern Israel's 72nd birthday on Yom HaAtzma'ut, so let's join together with an Israel theme!
- Am Yisrael Chai - Hinei Ma Tov - Kol HaOlam Kulo - Od Yavo Shalom Aleinu (Shalom Salaam) - Hatikvah - Shabbat Shalom (Hey!)
As always, at 6pm, the Chazzan will be LIVE on the Beth Emeth Facebook page to do an abridged musical kabbalat Shabbat. Tomorrow night he will be doing Havdallah.
The shul is constantly creating more virtual opportunities for learning, praying and connecting. Check out www.beby.orgfor a full listing and follow us on Facebookto keep up on everything happening at the Virtual Beth Emeth.
If there is something that YOU want to see, please let me know by replying to this message. We will do our best to bring you what you want.
We, both the shul, but also more personally, Shira Rachel and I, are here for you during this COVID-19 experience. Physical and mental health are primary and we need to do everything possible and utilize every resource available to ensure that we stay healthy.
Please, do not hesitate to call or email, 24/7, for any reason:
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 Acharei Mot/Kedoshim
This week's parashah contains one of the mission statements of the Jewish people. Kedoshim Tihyu Ki Kadosh Ani HaShem - Be Holy, because I, HaShem, am Holy.
We are a special nation for so many reasons - and different reasons for differnt people. But it is through uniting, together with our individual strengths, that makes us the eternal people that we are.
Discussion Questions
What is one of your strengths that makes you stand out?
How can you use your strengths to strengthen the Jewish people?
What do you think about when you think about HaShem?
Date: Friday, May 1, 2020 Time: 5-5:30pm Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84625061553 This past week we celebrated modern Israel's 72nd birthday on Yom HaAtzma'ut, so let's joint together with an Israel theme!
- Am Yisrael Chai - Hinei Ma Tov - Kol HaOlam Kulo - Od Yavo Shalom Aleinu (Shalom Salaam) - Hatikvah - Shabbat Shalom (Hey!)
We want to grow the program and need YOUR HELP! Email Rabbi David for more info.
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.
NEXTgen
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON at the next NEXTgen EVENT!!!
Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue 100 Elder Street Toronto, ON M3H 5G7
SHABBAT SHALOM!!!
