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Global Gamechangers , Cumberland A / B / C Around the world , ordinary people become Jewish heroes through their actions , which are so deeply rooted in the values of our prayers . As gamechangers in their communities they promote and demonstrate moral ethics . In this service , we will gain a better understanding and appreciation for the connections between actions and Jewish values . Facilitator ( s ): Rabbi Jon Kelsen , Drisha Institute and Yeshivat Chovevei Torah in NYC ; Emma Reed , BBYO Westchester ; Blair Wales , BBYO Wisconsin ; Deb Winter , Songleader
Sweet Mother I ' m Coming Home , Marsalis A Friends quickly become family in BBYO and wherever you are it quickly begins to feel like home . Come join your BBYO family as we welcome Shabbat and sing with the same warmth and energy you fondly remember from your BBYO experiences . Facilitator ( s ): Adam Center , BBYO Liberty ; Ahava Guefen , BBYO Lonestar ; Brian Margolis , Songleader ; Julia Sabra , Songleader
The Beatles : Our FOURfathers , Cumberland F / G / H John , Paul , George and Ringo . They taught us about love , peace , friendship and understanding others . Let ' s honor the messages of our musical FOURfathers as we sing their beautiful words and connect to some of the very same themes within our own Kabbalat Shabbat prayers . Facilitator ( s ): Josh Cohen , Songleader ; Zac Cravez , BBYO Miami ; Gaia Sarfati , BBYO Connecticut Valley ;
FRIDAY
The ChoZEN Ones , Cumberland I / J Looking for a new prayer experience that you have never tried before ? Feeling like you need a meditative and relaxing environment as you begin Shabbat ? Join us as we guide you to discover your inner peace and connect you to the chakras within yourselves . Facilitator ( s ): Stephen Brickman , Songleader ; Sonia Holstein , BBYO Great Midwest ; Daniel Wachsberg , BBYO Lonestar
Under The Tree , Marsalis B There ' s nothing like a BBYO summer program experience . Join us to re-live or experience for the very first time a # BBYOSummer Shabbat musical service . Let ' s re-create the energy and excitement that radiates from those warm summer nights and come together for a fun , spirited start to Shabbat ! Facilitator ( s ): Dan Alpert , BBYO Northern Region East : DC ; Alexa Kapoor , BBYO Liberty ; Happie Hoffman , IC Music Director ; Eric Hunker , IC Music Director
We Are More Than Meets The Eye , Pegasus A / B Praying brings communities together . In fact , often we look to the meaning of our prayers to better understand who we are as a people . We ' ll reflect about how we as Jews can learn from our most sacred prayers to better ourselves as community leaders . Facilitator ( s ): Madison Gore , BBYO Gold Coast ; Matan Koch , Inclusion Educator / Consultant , Capitalizability LLC ; Josh Mannis , Junior Songleader ; Shea Silverman , BBYO Northwest Canada
Who Am I ? Where Am I From ?, Cumberland K / L We all identify as Jewish , yet that means something different to each and every one of us . Our connections to Judaism are vast , yet we are all united as one people . Come explore ' the Big Tent ' of Judaism and learn about your Jewish identity through the stories and values of your peers . Facilitator ( s ): Seth Friedman , BBYO Wisconsin ; Maharat Hadas Fruchter , Assistant Spiritual Leader at Beth Sholom Congregation and Talmud Torah ; Dan Lee , Songleader ; Samantha Zuckerberg , BBYO Greater Jersey Hudson River : Central
ARUCHAT EREV / GENERAL IC 2017 SHABBAT DINNER , LANDMARK BALLROOM 7:15 PM
ARUCHAT EREV / CLASS OF 2017 SENIOR SHABBAT DINNER , REUNION D / E / F / G / H 7:15 PM
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