Pre-Shabbat Sing-along, Sunday Family Feud, Teen Initiative, and Family Survey.
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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 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.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 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
What is something good that you do? How did it lead to something else good?
Have you hurt someone's feelings recently? Did you apologize? How does aplogizing help?
Is there something you do that you think doesn't really matter? How might it actually matter to you or to someone else?
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
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.
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!!!
