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10B December 2021 FOCUS ON YOUTH

Temple Sinai’s first Intergenerational Shabbaton

By Gail Glickman
orship, discussions and service, everyone enjoyed a Kiddush achievement of this Intergenerational views and voices should be heard and
breaking bread together luncheon, sponsored by Temple Si- Shabbaton was that it brought people respected, and that we all learn from
Wmarked Temple Sinai’s first nai Youth Groups and Chavurah, with of different ages together to experience each other.
ever Intergenerational Shabbaton on a traditional Jewish meal of bagels, Shabbat and a Shabbat meal, sharing Ted Gast said, “This will encour-
November 6. The program was chaired cream cheese, whitefish salad, hum- thoughts and opinions, and listening age the younger generation to continue
by Ted Gast, Lucy Thomas and Phoe- mus and dessert. to the thoughts of people of different to be involved in the Jewish communi-
be Winters, and the Shabbat morning After the luncheon, teen and adult generations, accepting that all ideas, ty as adults.”
service was led Rabbi Samantha Kahn table captains paired up to lead their
and Chazzan Cliff Abramson along respective groups in a guided discus-
with participation from teen and adult sion based on open-ended questions Temple Beth Sholom
temple members. The Torah service about the concept of justice. Examples
and D’var Torah explored the week’s of discussion questions: What is justice Youth Group update
parsha, Toldot (the conflict between to you? Is there justice in America? Is
Jacob and Esau), leading to a rich dis- justice politically motivated? Is it a po- By Joshua Mellits, Youth Co-Advisor
cussion that analyzed the relationship larizing issue for us? Who has the right hanukah might be arriving ear- tails on previous and upcoming events,
between its respective lessons and the to administer justice? Does the United lier than usual this year, but its be sure to follow chapter activities on
program’s theme of justice. After the States Constitution align with Jewish Cmessage of spreading light in Instagram @srq_usy.
law and, if so, in what the face of darkness is always on time. Safety remains our top priority. As
ways? Temple Beth Sholom USY (SRQUSY) of October 27, regional and subregional
The groups explored is excited to celebrate this joyous holi- programming mandates will be as fol-
these questions and what day in person this year! lows:
both U.S. and Jewish laws Just as the victorious Maccabees ‹ All of age eligibility MUST be
can teach us about justice. redeemed the desecrated Temple centu- vaccinated to attend (must be at a
What made this special ries ago (the word “Chanukah” means minimum of two weeks after the
day unique was that adults “dedication”), SRQUSY is preparing second vaccination shot) or have a
and children learned from to revamp the youth lounge at Temple negative rapid test within 12 hours
each other and gained a Beth Sholom after it sat empty during of the event and provide proof of
broader perspective of the pandemic. Many thanks to temple test results. The proof of test must
each other’s views about members Barbara and Steve London be a printed report with the date/
controversial topics. A for their generous donation of furniture time, name and date of birth of the
brit kehillah, or code of for the lounge and to Rabbinic Assis- participant.
conduct, helped ensure tant/Youth Assistant Kelly Nester for ‹ Masks are required to be on at all
that a safe and respectful arrangements to prepare and clean the times!
space was created for all space. ‹ Programs can ONLY be held out-
participants to feel com- SRQUSY will host its own Cha- doors (water parks are not permit-
fortable to share their per- nukah celebration on Sunday, Decem- ted).
spectives and ideas. ber 5, and will also explore other local Happy Festival of Lights! Chag
Lucy Thomas and Phoebe Winters,
Intergenerational Shabbat planners The most important community programs. For the latest de- Urim Sameach!

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