Hey Everyone,
School's out for summer, but this year camp is (mostly) also out for summer. While shul normally gets extremely quiet during the summer months, this year is different and we are here for you.
I'm trying to figure out the best ways to engage, whether virtually, in small gatherings, or some combination of the two.
Some of the ideas are a Zoom-karaoke and cupcakes, Backyard Bonfire and Big Questions, and even arranging virtual tours of Israel with Israeli tour-guides. Each program can be gear to ANY age group.
Let me know your thoughts about these ideas and please share any of your own ideas so we can work to make them happen.
Last week, I left out one graduate from our community who should definitely be mentioned:
Matthew Jadd is a former youth leader at Beth Emeth. He graduated from Brandeis University this year with a non-profit MBA and an MA in Jewish Professional Leadership.
Mazal Tov Matthew for all your hard work and for everything you have accomplished!
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All programs for this week, including the link for the Pre-Shabbat Sing-along, #myUSYfisummer Teen Summer Experiences, and other opportunities are available below.
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While Beth Emeth is working on plans for reopening, the health and well-being of our community come first, and so the process of re-opening will be gradual and deliberate.
Given restrictions for age and health conditions, we, BEBY NEXTgen, will likely have to step it up and be on the front line of re-opening attendance. I will be in touch more as next steps are formalized.
For the official reopening statement, check out the shul website, www.beby.org .
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.
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
SHABBAT SHALOM!!!
Rabbi David,
Director of Ritual and NEXTgen Community
rabbidavid@beby.org