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The Beth Emeth Youth to Young Family Email

Hey Everyone,

Once again, a whirlwind week, but at least this time we started off with a lot of fun.

Working with Bryna on the pre-Shabbat Sing-along was such a pleasure and we will hopefully be bringing it to you WEEKLY on Friday at 5pm! Make sure you mark it in your calendars.
"Pre-Shabbat Songs and Stories" with Rabbi David and Bryna Wechsler.
When: Every Friday
Time: 5-5:30pm
Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85896765234
 

The Lag Ba'Omer bonfire on Monday night was also a blast. Many thanks to Eden Krupat, Daniel Rubinoff, Jason Rubinoff and Eldan Cohen for joining along to lead songs. Also, thank you to Shira Rachel for counting the Omer for us and nurturing the fire. It was so much fun and I am looking forward to more similar kinds of programs.

Speaking of which, our UJA Shinshinim, Matan and Ori, will be running FAMILY FEUD - Israel Edition! 
UJA Shinshinim FAMILY FEUD - Israel Edition .
When: Sunday, May 17, 2020
Time: 2 - 2:30 pm
Where:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82827622552
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Their time serving our community is coming up at the end of the month. Watch for some video Divrei Yisrael on the Beth Emeth Facebook page and another upcoming program. If you would like to reach out to them directly, please let me know.

See program flyers below!

PUBLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES: The UJA Federation needs your help. Please take a few minutes to fill out the following survey.  http://rosov.co/CHAT_Parent_Congregation

TEENS: we are looking to create a Senior's Line. Some of the elderly in our community need some more human engagement. Let me know if you'd be interested in speaking to an older member of our community, or even just reading to them over ZOOM.

The shul is constantly creating more virtual opportunities for learning, praying and connecting. Check out www.beby.org for 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:

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?

    SHABBAT SHALOM!!!

Rabbi David,
Director of Ritual and NEXTgen Community
rabbidavid@beby.org

TORAH TALK FOR THE TABLE
with Rabbi David

Parshat Behar/Bechukotai

In Parshat Bechukotai HaShem tells us that if we follow the mitzvot then good things will happen, but if we break the rules then bad things will happen. A lot of people think that HaShem punishes us for not listening, but that is not what the Torah is teaching.

Our Rabbis explain that we misbehave when we think our actions don't really matter. When our behaviour doesn't follow the rules, the natural result is that something bad will happen. It's like poking a baloon with a pin: the balloon will pop, but not as a punishment - that's just what happens when you poke a baloon with something sharp.

HaShem wants us to care about each other and the way we behave, so the Torah tells us that doing good will lead to more good.

Discussion Questions

1. What is something good that you do? How did it lead to something else good?
2. Have you hurt someone's feelings recently? Did you apologize? How does aplogizing help?
3. Is there something you do that you think doesn't really matter? How might it actually matter to you or to someone else?

THIS WEEK

In response to the COVID19 pandemic, all of our programs are going virtual!

YOUNG FAMILIES

UJA Shinshinim FAMILY FEUD - Israel Edition.
When: Sunday, May 17, 2020
Time: 2 - 2:30 pm
Where:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82827622552

TEENS

TEENS: we are looking to create a Senior's Line. Some of the elderly in our community need some more human engagement. Let me know if you'd be interested in speaking to an older member of our community, or even just reading to them over ZOOM.

We want to grow the program and need
YOUR HELP!
Email Rabbi David for more info. 

NEXTgen

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

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON at the next NEXTgen EVENT!!!