IN THIS ISSUE: Message and Announcements from Rabbi David Torah Talk for your Table Upcoming Events for the BEBY NEXTgen Community - includes all age groups Teen Community Service opportunity BEBY NEXTgen Community Connection
Shalom Everyone,
Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who has reached out over the last couple of weeks. The communal outpouring of support following my Abba's passing has been extremely comforting and empowering. Todah rabbah!
While we are on a programming hiatus for the next couple of weeks, pay attention to the E-blast in the next weeks for some special announcements.
As a community we are all here to support each other. If you need an ear to listen, help finding resources and other supports your families need, please don't hesitate. With the colder weather outside, it is so important that we all take care of our mental and physical health and your Beth Emeth community is here for you. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Be sure to check out the flyers below, especially for the TEEN VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY!!! Learn while you earn your community service hours! In coming E-blasts watch for announcements about all new opportunities to be together with our community!
*FAMILY HAVDALLAH, PIZZA AND PARSHA NIGHTS* *KIDS SING-ALONG WITH BRYNA* *TEEN SHABBAT TAKEOVERS*
We are also looking to create a NEXTgen Team of volunteers who are lookng to make things happen for the benefit of their friends, families, and our community in general. If you are interested in getting involved, pease let me know!
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
TORAH TALK FOR THE TABLE with Rabbi David
Miketz - Making it Happen NOW!
The parshah this week finds Joseph in jail. While he has never lost hope and has always continued to work hard and succeed at every endeavour, he keeps finding himself in harder situations. Then everything changes in a moment.
Pharoh has his dreams and Joseph, with HaShem's guidance, is the one who can interpret them. One moment Joseph is a prisoner in jail; the next moment Joseph is standing in front of Pharoh and then named the King of Egypt, second only to Pharoh.
When life gets challenging, we can all learn from Yosef. He never stopped trying to make it happen for himself, and even when everything seemed to turn from bad to worse, he maintained hope, and then, unexpectedly, in one moment, everything changed and he was on top.
In our own lives, let's all keep working hard to create the best possible world. Even if it doesn't happen immediately, the redemption we are all hoping for could happen at any moment - even right now.
Questions for Discussion: 1. What is something that you want, that has been hard to get? 2. How have you been working to achieve that goal? 3. Do you think you will ever achieve your goal? How long do you think it will take? 4. How would it feel if you got everything you wanted right now?
UNIT ONE, Connecting to Israel and how that impacts Jewish Identity is now complete. You can watch the recorded programs here . UNIT TWO - The Mitzvah in Bnai Mitzvah will be starting at the end of January. Watch for the full program description and flyer, coming soon.
You can still register your kids for the rest of this year's Bnai Mitzvah Experience.
If you have a child who recently had, or is about to have their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, this program is for you. It will be fun, experiencial, educational, engaging, thought provoking and will give your Bnai Mitzvah kids a real sense of connection to our local and broader Jewish community. Sign up here!
UPCOMING EVENTS
BEBY NEXTgen Community Connection
In this section we will be including programs, articles, links, and updates from our community members. It is one way we can all support each other - as a community!
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