Hey Everyone,
School is next week, Elul is underway and Rosh HaShanah is only TWO WEEKS AWAY!!! Does anyone else feel it?
This will definitely be a very different High Holiday experience, but we are working hard to make sure that there is something for everyone - whether you are planning on coming in person, or joining us virtually. If you are comfortable with indoor spaces or only outdoor spaces, there will be something for you.
We are a community and we are in this together. We have performers lined up who will be able to engage all of our kids, no matter what age or where you are.
Bubbling Ben Magic with create some Rosh HaShanah Magical Entertainment and the Electric Moon Theatre Company will engage us all in some meaningful movement, bringing High Holiday themes to life!
We have arts and crafts activities being set up that we can all do together, whether in person or online.
The shul is offering SIX opportunities to hear shofar on the second day of Rosh HaShanah, five of which are outdoors so everyone can have a chance to hear shofar in person.
Please remember to fill out your survey from an earlier email so we have all our numbers and know how best to serve YOUR needs.
Being back in shul is really special and seeing everyone is the best part. Tuning in to the livestream is still a great option. The services will be meaningful and engaging, even from a distance, and I really hope that you take the opportunity to join us in whatever ways you feel comfortable.
Registration for this Shabbat is already closed, but our initial setup of livestreaming in the main sanctuary is complete. Check out the Main Sanctuary Bima 24/7 here: https://www.beby.org/stream-services.html. There are instructions there how to connect to the service that is in-line with halachah. Please make sure you check it out. You can use this opportunity to test out what the High Holiday experience may look like and what your home set up could be.
We are actively working on our Family Programming for the High Holidays now and are looking at two different programs:
1. A Family oriented High Holiday service - which will be both live and livestreamed
2. A kids program for younger children including songs, stories, crafts, and active-movement programming. This will also be set up in a way that it can welcome people live and be engaging via livestream.
We are also creating opportunities to join together outside, in the park, especially for those who want to join us in person, but do not want to come into the shul building.
I want to thank those of you who have already stepped up to assist in making this happen. If you are interested in being involved, it isn't too late to volunteer. There is a lot to do and any help you can offer is appreciated.
As we've mentioned previously, given the health concerns that come with age, the BEBY NEXTgen will have to take an active part in ensuring the smooth re-opening of our shul, and enabling our community to come back together, in person.
Please take a moment and register to join us at the shul for services whenever possible: https://www.beby.org/services.
THANK YOU to everyone who has already 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 in the next weeks with more information AND SEEING YOU ALL SOON!
If you are interested in getting involved, email me for more information.
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Our pre-Shabbat Sing-Along is on hiatus, but will be returning soon, with a special pre Rosh HaShanah program. See below and check out www.beby.org for other links and programs.
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For more information about what is happening check out www.beby.org.
SHABBAT SHALOM!!!
Rabbi David,
Director of Ritual and NEXTgen Community
rabbidavid@beby.org
