Despite the Herculean efforts of our volunteers, clergy and staff we have had difficulty securing a minyan for Mincha/Maariv services. Regrettably we will be returning to an online only format for evening services as of Sunday evening August 23rd.
We are now focusing our efforts on ensuring in-person minyanim for Shacharit (morning) services. Everyone who is able to do so is encouraged to register in advance and join us for morning services daily at 8am.
We are excited to be opening up for Shabbat morning services
THIS WEEK!
Registration is open but limited.
Registration for Shabbat services opens on Tuesday morning.
In-person attendance is by online preregistration only and you must have your request approved to attend. No walk-ins will be permitted on Shabbat.
6:00 PM - Torah Reading with Shlomo Where: FACEBOOK LIVE
6:30 PM - Mincha/Maariv Where: Main Sanctuary (pre-registration required) FACEBOOK LIVE ZOOMLIVESTREAM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
Rosh Chodesh Elul 8:00 AM - Shacharit Where: Main Sanctuary (pre-registration required)ZOOMLIVESTREAM Sponsor: Shacharit is sponsored this morning by Mark & Batya Rottmann in honour of their son Mattan's first aliyah as a Bar Mitzvah.
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 Ruth Markel and family in loving memory of her beloved son, Dan Markel ז״ל, whose yahrzeit took place on the 21st of Tammuz.
After Shabbat - Havdalah Service Where: FACEBOOK LIVE and ZOOM Sponsors: Havdalah is sponsored by David & Dorice Silverman on the yahrzeit of David's father Moshe Silverman ז״ל and by Lawrence & Gail Blackman and family in loving memory of our mothers, Shirley Noseworthy ז״ל, to mark her yahrzeit on the 2nd of Elul, and Rae Blackman ז״ל, to mark her yahrzeit on the 3rd of Elul.
7:45 PM - Mincha/Maariv Where: FACEBOOK LIVEZOOM Sponsor: Services are sponsored this evening by David & Dorice Silverman on the yahrzeit of David's mother, Jessica Silverman ז״ל
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
8:00 AM - Shacharit Where: Main Sanctuary pre-registration required -- click to register ZOOMLIVESTREAM Sponsor: Shacharit is sponsored this morning by Marvin & Fern Zweig and family in loving memory of Marvin's beloved mother, Dinah Zweig ז״ל , on her 28th yahrzeit.
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
9:30 AM - Tefillah Training with Rabbi David Where: ZOOM
1:30 PM - Virtual Book Club - So What Are You Reading Now? Join us for an informal chat about what you're reading. Share the author, title, and a few words about your book. If you're not reading anything you can still join us for inspiration. Where: 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
6:00 PM - Torah Reading with Shlomo Where: FACEBOOK LIVE
7:00 PM - VIRTUAL SCOTCH TASTING CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Where: Zoom Link will be made available to registered attendees only
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
7:40 PM - Candle Lighting
Click here for a version of kaddish that can be said without a minyan
FROM RABBI MORRISON
High Holy Days at a "Glantz"
Dear Congregational Family,
With gratitude, I join in welcoming our visiting High Holy Day Chazzan, Cantor Lipa Glantz, from Israel. I am grateful to our friends at Adath Israel and, in particular, to Cantor Alex Stein, who initiated the shiduch. For many years, Cantor Glantz led the parallel service during the High Holy Days at Adath Israel.
We look forward to sharing Selichot with Adath Israel in a few weeks. This past June, our two synagogues shared an on line rabbinic dialogue with me and Rabbi Adam Cutler. Now, we look forward to two renowned Cantors inspiring us with Selichot and the upcoming High Holy Day season. I personally rejoice when multiple synagogues can celebrate Jewish life together.
Cantor Stein and I have been friends for many years. He and Cantor Glantz too have known each other for a long time. We at Beth Emeth are blessed to know that we will have superb Cantorial service over the upcoming High Holy Day season.
In Jewish tradition, one finds different terms for the one who leads a prayer service. Baal Tefila, a master of prayer, signifies one who has mastered the Hebrew and Nusach, musical mode, of the service.
Shaliach Tzibbur, emissary of the community, signifies that the prayer leader represents us and advocates for us before God. This person brings us together as a sacred congregation.
Chazzan, which defines a professionally trained Cantor, has had many meanings over the ages. In the Talmud a Chazzan, was one who oversaw many tasks in the synagogue, likened to the role of a Shamash in many shuls today. In the Bible, Chazzan meant a visionary. Just a few weeks ago, on the Shabbat preceding Tisha B'Av, we read the Prophetic words, "Chazon Yeshiahu - The vision of Isaiah." For me, the Chazzan - Cantor is a visionary who emulates spiritual ideals.
The classic criteria for a Chazzan include piety, morality, being acceptable to the community, a pleasing voice, praying from the heart and soul, and more.
Thus, I am pleased to share with you the upcoming sacred season at a "Glantz - Glance." We extend Baruch Ha'Ba, a cordial welcome, to Cantor Lipa Glantz for the duration of the High Holy Days.
Our livestream of services is up and running. You can follow by going to beby.org and clicking the “stream” tab at the top right of the homepage.
Please note the stream is now public, but for the High Holy Day services it will be password protected for members only.
We would like to clarify that members over 65 are welcome to join in-person services, as long as they pre-register and meet the health criteria established
This year we will be using the Birnbaum Machzor for services during the High Holy Days. You may pick up a copy outside of the Wilmington (parking lot) entrance Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am - 2pm.
Weather permitting. PLEASE NOTE THESE BOOKS SHOULD NOT BE RETURNED
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to assist during services to ensure compliance with our COVID protocols. In order to ensure the safety of those attending services we require two to three volunteers at each service. If you have time and are looking for a way to help out in these times, please email Eric at ritual@beby.org
Training will be provided to our volunteers. For high school students who volunteer, community service hours are also available.
Rosh Hashanah is fast approaching!
This year it falls on September 18-20.
Please make arrangements to renew your membership! Call the office or renew online.
Visit our membership pagefor instructions on how to log in to your account. You are then able to view your balance and pay your membership dues.
OUTREACH COMMUNITY PROJECT
We hope to provide access to our livesteam to seniors in our community, as well as retirement residences. If you have working tablets, laptops or can donate airmiles for us to purchase some, please contact the office at 416-633-3838
JOIN THE BEBY BOARD Interested in getting involved?
We're looking for fresh faces and new ideas.
Contact Allan Snow pastprez@beby.org
if you'd like to discuss standing for election.
Do you have photos or video clips of events or simchas that took place at Beth Emeth? Please share with us at marketing@beby.org
Would you like a misheberach said for someone who is ill?
Please email Rabbi David
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.
