Hey Everyone,
This week, as our efforts to reopen safely are on overdrive, I can't help but see the beauty in the timing. As I mentioned last week, we are in the three-week period, known as "Bein HaMeitzarim (lit. between the straits)" commemorating the destruction of both Holy Temples (Batei Mikdash) in Yerushalayim. Our leaders then had to figure out how to create meaningful Jewish living without a place to unite us.
We, however, are in the opposite place. As we are all currently without our shul home to unite us, we are working on re-opening our building, so that we can come together again.
I bless us all to stay united in these times where we can so easily feel distant and appart.
Things are already 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!
THANK YOU to everyone who reached out offering to help. There is a lot of work to be done and the dedication of our NEXTgen community is palpable. I look forward to being in touch next week with more information.
If you are interested in getting involved, 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
