Hey Everyone,
Once again, a week goes by in a flash. Yesterday began the "Three Weeks", a period of mourning and introspection in Jewish history. It is a time where we mourn the destruction of Jewish life in Jerusalem and Israel 2000 years ago. At that time, the Rabbis created new ways for us to engage with Torah and Judaism to ensure we could continue to live a meaningful and spiritually engaging life. At this time, we also, need to revisit how we are engaging with our Jewish life. How have we each brought Judaism into our homes and our lives, given that Jewish schools, camps and shuls are mostly closed?
Let me know your thoughts, but there will be more on this in the weeks to come.
Things are starting to happen in shul though. We are making major progress toward creating a meaningful High Holiday experience for everyone, though, as you can surely guess, it will be different than it has been in the past. I'll share more as things become clearer.
In the meantime, we are working hard to open in the VERY near future. To that end, we are looking for volunteers who can help us with our efforts, once we are open. You will be helping ensure that all protocols are met and that we are able to function as safely as possible.
This opportunity is for adults and teens to help out your community. TEENS, you can get community service hours out of it too!
If you are interested, email me or volunteer@beby.org for more information.
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Our pre-Shabbat Sing-Along is on hiatus. See below and check out www.beby.org for other links and programs, such as the #myUSYfisummer Teen Summer Experiences, and other opportunities.
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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
