BEBY Blasts

The Beth Emeth Youth to Young Family Email

IN THIS ISSUE:
Message and Announcements from Rabbi David
1. Important Programming Information

Torah Talk for your Table - Tazria/Metzora - Words And Birds

Upcoming Events for the BEBY NEXTgen Community (for all age groups):
gen X and Y - with Brotherhood

BEBY NEXTgen Community Connection 
- Teen Community Service opportunity​​​
- ADRABA Jewish Supplementary High School Program
- NEW: PJ Library Programs

Shalom Everyone,

Life is busier than ever and Covid numbers are keeping us at home and I am feeling really hopeful. While it is slightly far off for us here in Canada, celebrating Yom HaAtzmaut this past week and seeing the pictures from Israel of the streets full of people reminded me that there is light at the end of this tunnel and we are on our way there. 

I am certainly tired and impatient for it to be done, but I am looking forward to better times to come.

UNIT 3 of the BNAI MITZVAH PROGRAM BEGINS THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 18, at 11am! The final unit is called OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY. Our first Session, on Sunday, is entitled EMPATHY: THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE UP OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY.

SEE THE FLYERS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION. YOU CAN STILL REGISTER!!!

THIS SUNDAY April 18, at 4pm BEBY Families will focus on protecting the Earth during an EARTH DAY PAINTING EXPERINCE. We will learn about Jewish views on Ecological Sustainability, and simple ways that we can all have a major impact.

EVERYONE REGISTERED HAS THEIR PAINT-KIT AND WE ARE READY TO GO!!!

If you missed the registration, you can still register to join us and learn about SIMPLE SUSTAINABILITY from our GUEST PRESENTER, RABBI YONATAN NERIL, author of the Eco Bible and the Founder and Director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development!

SEE THE FLYER BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION.

There is also an amazing opportunity for pre-teens (8-12) to meet popular authors in our MEET THE AUTHOR series, together with Adath Israel, Beth David and Beth Tikvah. 

This is an amazing program and our kids should really take advantage of it, if possible. The final one of this series is THIS WEDNESDAY, April 21st. See the flyer below!

THERE ARE NEW PROGRAMS FOR ALMOST ALL OF THE NEXTGEN COMMUNITY. CHECK OUT THE LIST ABOVE AND THE FLYERS BELOW!!!

As a community, our goal is to strive to support each other in every way. If you have any smachot to share, or if you are in need of anything, please let us know!

We are working dilligently to provide as many meaningful social, educational, and spiritual opportunities as possible. FLYERS FOR ALL UPCOMING PROGRAMS BELOW! (For programs from the broader Beth Emeth Community, visit the Beth Emeth website: www.beby.org.)

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!

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

TORAH TALK FOR THE TABLE
with Rabbi David

Parshat Tazria/Metzora - Words and Birds

The Torah reading this wewek describes the sickness and healing process for someone who gets "tzara'at". We aren't completely sure what the infection was, but we do learn that it was caused when one spoke "lashon harah", destructive speech. 

Our words are powerful and they can be used to heal or to hurt. It is so important that we are thoughtful about the words we say because our words are like birds: once you let one go, it flies away. That means that it is hard to take back something that you said, especially if it hurts someone else's feelings.

In fact, according to the Torah, after someone recovers from Tzara'at, they bring two doves to the Cohen. One of those birds is offered as forgiveness and the otherone is let go - to fly away, to remind us that there are always consequences for our words and our actions and it is our job and responsibility to make sure that we use healing words, and to help each other fly and succeed.

Questions for Discussion:

BEBY NEXTgen THIS WEEK!!!

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. 

STARTING THIS WEEK - SUNDAY, APRIL 18th!!!
UNIT 3 - OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY!!!!
Session 1 - April 18 - EMPATHY: The people who make up our Jewish community
Session 2 - April 25 - GETTING INVOLVED: How YOU can take a leading role
Session 3 - May 2 - SPIRITUAL HEALTH: Keeping Our Community Together
Session 4 - May 9 - SYNAGOGUE AT THE CENTRE: The importance of Synagogue life and involvement to developing your PERSONAL JEWISH IDENTITY!


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

This is a great family event for Earth Day. There are a few extra paint kits, but we can not guarantee availability as the registration deadline has passed (though you can still participate with your own supplies). If you would still like to register, please email me directly, ASAP!

KELLY is an amazing teacher and artist from our community.

We will also have a special presentation from RABBI YONATAN NERIL, Founder and Director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development

Bring your whole family and bring your grandparents and we can all paint and connect to how we can practically have a positive impact on the Earth, and create a Simple and Sustainable future.

More information is available at https://www.beby.org/event/earthday .

For an example of the type of painting we will be doing and what you will receive in your kits, check out this video:  https://youtu.be/euKg1RUiTQ4

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!

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

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!