BEBY Blasts

The Beth Emeth Youth to Young Family Email

IN THIS ISSUE:
Message and Announcements from Rabbi David
- HAPPY PURIM!!!

Torah Talk for your Table - Tetzaveh - Flip The Script

Upcoming Events for the BEBY NEXTgen Community (for all age groups):
- Opportunity for Bnai Mitzvah Families!
- Sydney the Brave Shark with Author Corinne Hammerschlag

BEBY NEXTgen Community Connection
- Kids Pre-Shabbat Party with Morah Debbie - EVERY FRIDAY!
- Yachad - Boost Your Well-Being
- Teen Community Service opportunity​​​
- NEW: ADRABA JEWISH SUPPLEMENTARY HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

Shalom Everyone,

HAPPY PURIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This year it would be really easy to feel bad on Purim. One year ago, the day after Purim, the world shut down. Last night we had megillah reading in shul, and instead of 500 people having fun in costume, there were a total of 7 people in shul, with everyone else on Zoom or Livestream. Instead of a huge Purim carnival, we have a Zoom kids' concert and program. Instead of multiple performances of a big-Purim-Shpiel production, there was a 7 minute clip. Instead of big Purim Seudas with friends and family, we are alone in our homes. Now, even though everything we did and are doing this year is great given the circumstance, it can all feel lacking. BUT!!!!! (yes, with exclamation marks) BUT!!!! there is a secret to Purim.

Ve'na'ha'foch Hu (Esther 9:1) - It all flipped! In the Purim story, the plans of Haman got flipped on his own head. Haman's plan to hang Mordechai ended with Haman being hung. Haman's plan to wipe out our Jewish nation, ended with his supporters being defeated by us.

On Purim, we all have a special power to flip the script. Whatever you see in life as "wrong" - Ve'na'ha'foch Hu! Flip the script and see how, even in this very moment, that "wrong" is actually exactly right. On Purim, we can start telling ourselves a different story!

As a community, our goal is to strive to support each other in every way. If you need an ear to listen, help finding resources or other support your family needs, please don't hesitate to reach out. It is so important that we take care of our mental and physical health and your Beth Emeth community is here for you.

Beyond that, we are working dilligently to provide as many social and educational opportunities as possible for the broadest demographic range possible.

FLYERS FOR ALL UPCOMING PROGRAMS BELOW! (For programs from the broader Beth Emeth Community, visit the Beth Emeth website: www.beby.org.)

We are also looking to create NEXTgen teams of volunteers who are looking 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!

CHECK OUT THE BETH EMETH LIVESTREAM AND JOIN US VIRTUALLY FOR SERVICES EVERY SHABBAT @ https://www.beby.org/stream-services.html

For more information about what is happening check out www.beby.org.

  

SHABBAT SHALOM and PURIM SAMEIACH!!!

Rabbi David,
Director of Ritual and NEXTgen Community
rabbidavid@beby.org

TORAH TALK FOR THE TABLE
with Rabbi David

Tetzaveh - Flip the Scrip

This week's parsha talks all about making the clothes worn by the Kohanim (Priests) serving in the Temple. They all had a job to do and so they needed a specific uniform for that job.

Today is Purim, where we all get dressed up in costumes too. 

While the Kohen had specific clothes, we all have to wear a certain kind of clothes at different times. Casual to school, shorts or sweat pants for gym and exercise, and maybe a little nicer clothes for work and for shul.

On Purim, we get to flip the script. On Purim, I can choose whatever clothes I want and dress up as I want to be, and don't have to worry about how I'm "supposed" to dress right now. Wearing a costume that really shows who we are and who we want to be, allows us to feel completely happy and free.

Even though the Kohen Gadol (High Priest) had an extremely specific uniform, it was specifically in that role that he felt completely happy and free! 


 Questions for Discussion:

PURIM @ BETH EMETH

While we are finalizing details for our third and final unit of this year's Bnai Mitzvah Experience, I am excited to announce a very special opportunity.

JNF Canada has created a special MISSION TO ISRAEL for Bar and Bat Mitzvah families. 

The trip is being led by Beth Emeth's own Jeff Springer!

There is an information session NEXT THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021 @ 7pm.

If you are interested in learning more, click the flyer below, or email Jeff at the address on the flyer.

UNIT ONE, Connecting to Israel and how that impacts Jewish Identity was amazing. You can watch the recorded programs here .

UNIT TWO, The Mitzvah in Bnai Mitzvah is now complete. It was an amazing learning experience for everyone who attended. Videos will be uploaded shortly. As a recap:

January 24, 10am - Protecting Our World
January 31, 10am - All about Shabbat
February 7, 10am - Take a Trip Inside a Torah Scroll and Inside Tefillin Boxes
February 14, 10am - Everything you need to know about Jewish History in 20 minutes and Becoming a Responsible

We are now looking ahead to Unit 3, about Our Jewish Community, which will take place in the spring. Watch this space.

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, experiential, 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!

BEBY NEXTgen Coming Soon

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!

What’s a SHURIM party?  This videoexplains it all! Join us on Zoom (for FREE) this Friday, February 26th at 4:40 PM Eastern for lots of fun, singing and dancing! Don’t forget your costumes!