8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM 6:00 PM - Kabbalat Shabbat service Mincha, Reading of the Shabbat Yahrzeits, and Kabbalat Shabbat (up to and including L'cha dodi) Where: FACEBOOK LIVEorZOOM 8:36 PM - Candle Lighting
SATURDAY, JULY 18
9:36 PM - Havdalah After Shabbat - Havdalah Service with Rabbi David Where: FACEBOOK LIVE and ZOOM
SUNDAY, JULY 19
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM Sponsor: Shacharit is sponsored this morning by Helen Katz and family in commemoration of the yahrzeit of my dear mother-in-law, Dolly Katz ז״ל
11:00 AM - Continuing Education - Rouhama Danto lecture "Animals in the Bible and What we can learn from them" Where: ZOOM(Register with Zoom - when you sign up you will be sent a password directly)
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM Sponsors: Shacharit this morning is sponsored by Morty & Pilar Weisselberg, Jeff & Frances Hartman and Jason & Sandra Klein in commemoration of the 29th yahrzeit of their beloved father, father in law and grandfather, Roberto Ore ז״ל. By David & Andrea Kirshenblatt in honour of their 42nd wedding anniversary! And by the Bossin Family to mark the 2nd yahrzeit of beloved father, zaida, brother and uncle, Larry Bossin ז״ל. 8:35 PM - Mincha/Maariv Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM
TUESDAY, JULY 21
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM 3:30 PM - Virtual Coffee and Conversation Join us in our virtual cafe. What are you doing during the day? Did you watch any good movies or TV series? Did you make a great recipe? How are you feeling? Say hello to your friends. Where: ZOOM
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM Sponsor: Shacharit is sponsored this morning by Harry & Roslyn Turk to commemorate the yahrzeit of Roslyn's mother, Clare Berman ז״ל 9:30 AM - Tefillah Training with Rabbi David Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM(password: 131356)
3:30 PM - Virtual Coffee and Conversation Join us in our virtual cafe. What are you doing during the day? Did you watch any good movies or TV series? Did you make a great recipe? How are you feeling? Say hello to your friends. Where: ZOOM
6:00 PM - Torah Reading with Shlomo Where: FACEBOOK LIVE
8:00 AM - Shacharit with Rabbi David Where: FACEBOOK LIVE or ZOOM 6:00 PM - Kabbalat Shabbat service Mincha, Reading of the Shabbat Yahrzeits, and Kabbalat Shabbat (up to and including L'cha dodi) Where: FACEBOOK LIVEorZOOM Sponsor: Kabbalat Shabbat is sponsored this evening by Corinne & Mark Hammerschlag to mark the 2nd yahrzeit of Corinne's beloved mother, Frouma Magid ז״ל 8:30 PM - Candle Lighting
Click here for a version of kaddish that can be said without a minyan
FROM RABBI MORRISON
Legendary Yahrzeits
Dear Congregational Family,
This coming Shabbat, we will conclude the fourth book of the Torah, Bmidbar. Its concluding Parsha, Masei, begins with a review of all the stopping points made by the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness.
This Summer is a time to contemplate two historic journeys and stopping points in the life of Beth Emeth. Both, Rabbi Joseph Kelman and Chazan Louis Danto, passed away during the Summer months, the former eleven years ago and the latter ten years ago.
Rabbi Kelman was already Rabbi Emeritus when I arrived twenty years ago in the Summer of 2000. He served as our shul's Senior Rabbi for forty years before his retirement. I had the privilege of working with him informally until he passed away.
Chazan Louis Danto served our shul for thirty-two years before retiring and becoming Cantor Emeritus. On a number of occasions, I had the privilege of sharing the Bima with him for services and lifecycle events.
As we close a book of Torah this Shabbat, it is worthwhile to recall two legendary religious figures, who served our shul and the entire Jewish people with dedication and commitment. Many of us are blessed to have been inspired by them for many years. I am personally fortunate to have learned from them both for the first half of my years serving Beth Emeth.
As we conclude the book of Bmidbar this week, we will recite the words, "Chazak Chazak V'Nitchazek - Be of strength, be of strength, and let us be together strengthened."
As individuals and as a community, we were and are strengthened by the lives and memories of Rabbi Joseph Kelman and Chazan Louis Danto. May their memories be for a blessing.
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WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU COME BACK TO SHUL
Dear BEBY family,
Several weeks ago the government advised that houses of worship could open for services but limited to 30% capacity. You may be aware that some of our fellow congregations did open, but soon thereafter closed for various reasons, including the inability to maintain a minyan for services.
We have previously told you about the task forces which were established to address the myriad considerations that must be reviewed and implemented before opening safely. These include:
Accommodating our tenants (Gan Yeladim and Apex Kosher Catering)
Mapping of foot traffic patterns and guidance for entry and exit
Registration questionnaires for attendance at services
Seating plan and seat assignments
Cleaning protocols including research of appropriate materials and application thereof
Ritual object and prayer book management
Technology implementation for livestreaming
Contact tracing protocols
Blocking off of seating not in use
Installation of physical barriers to areas not in use
Social distancing
It is essential that all of these considerations be carefully reviewed in order to ensure the safe resumption of services with limited attendance.
We are as anxious as you are to get back to a semblance of normality, but out of an abundance of caution we must do our due diligence to ensure the health and safety of everyone who enters our building. As we continue to plan for holding services in the Sanctuary for weekday, Shabbat and the High Holy Days, we are asking for your valued input to help us plan appropriately. Please watch your inbox for an important survey on holding services in the building. We ask that you complete and return the survey as quickly as possible.
Rabbi Morrison will be on a well-deserved vacation from July 12th to 26th and we are hopeful that shortly after his return we will be able to announce the date on which we will resume services in the Synagogue.
Malcolm Weinstein, President Rabbi Howard Morrison, Senior Rabbi Candace Vogel, Executive Director
BECOME A SPONSOR
In our new norm with online Clergy led private services, Divrei Torah, Torah Readings, Cantorial Music, Rabbi Lectures and Classes, you too can also sponsor one of these weekly online live sessions in honour of your Simchas or in memory of your loved ones for a donation of $54.
Your generous sponsorship will be included in the weekly e-blast, as well as mentioned by the clergy at the beginning and end of the online live session you are sponsoring. While we are temporarily closed due to this health crisis, it is imperative we continue to keep our synagogue operating at this time thereby ensuring we are able to once again open our doors to you - our dedicated members, and to the Jewish community when it is viable to do so.
The Executive, Board and Clergy thank you for your continued support during this difficult time. Best wishes for a healthy and safe Shabbat.
