BEBY Blasts

The Beth Emeth Youth to Young Family Email

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

Torah Talk for your Table
- ACHAREI MOT/KEDOSHIM - The Jewish Super Power

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,

This week went by in a frozen blur and I could not be more ready for Shabbat, and a bit of warmer weather. The opportunity to put my phone and computer away for a day and instead, to focus on recalibrating and reconnecting to my family, my self, and nature has been so welcome, especially during lockdown.

We are living in a time when it is easy to feel alone and isolated, and deepening the connection to those around us is so important for our mental health. 

Last week we came together as a community for an amazing EARTH DAY PAINTING EXPERIENCE. The program was fun, meaningful, messy and magical. Check out some of our Earth paintings...



UNIT 3 of the BNAI MITZVAH PROGRAM is underway. For more on last week's session, check out the Bnai Mitzvah Program Section below. THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 25, at 10am we continue connecting to OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY. Our second session is about SPIRITUAL HEALTH: KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER.

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

THIS WEEK join us for a special program together with the BEBY Men's Club - REAL ESTATE TODAY: Staying Safe and Saving Money. 
This is going to be a fantastic program where we explore the current real estate situation in Toronto, how to build enough equity to enter the market and how to use the equity we have to maximize our market potential.

REGISTER HERE

THERE ARE ALWAYS NEW PROGRAMS IN THE WORKS. 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 Acharei Mot/Kedoshim - The Jewish Super Power

The two Parshahs (parashi'ot) this week both describe Kedushah - Holiness. Acharei Mot warns that Kedusha is something that needs to be handled carefully. The second Parshah - Kedoshim - directs us all to become Holy.

I like to think about Kedushah - Holiness - as the Jewish superpower that comes from HaShem and the Torah, but "with great power comes great responsibility".

Becoming Holy is about acting appropriately in every occasion, and working to help and support others. While we won't always succeed, as long as we keep hoping for and working toward a better tomorrow, we are on the path of Kedushah.

Being a Holy Nation gives us, the Nation of Israel, a special place in the world. We are tasked to work on both our personal betterment and making life better for others as well. When we live a Holy Life, we see how much power we each have to have a major positive impact on the world.

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

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!