Readers of The Barking Fox may have noticed that the blog posts have become sparse recently. Why is that? To paraphrase Tevye of Fiddler on the Roof, “That I can tell you in one word: Transition!”
Big changes are happening this summer in almost every area. In the space of about six months, we will have seen one child graduate from college, another one get married, and both of them relocate to new residences. We also are relocating after four years in Texas; early in September we will set up housekeeping in Charlotte, North Carolina. About a month after that, we set off for Israel to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), followed immediately by the Second B’ney Yosef National Congress.
Why the big changes? Our connection with B’ney Yosef North America (BYNA) is the main reason for many of these transitions. Although our leadership is spread out across the US and Canada, most of the Executive Council live in the Southeastern US. Since we have the opportunity to relocate this year, it makes sense to set up housekeeping nearer to the people with whom we work, and Charlotte is a great central location. We will miss Texas, but we look forward to being able to meet face-to-face with many of our Executives and Elders on a more regular basis.
And what exactly is happening with BYNA? Much that you will learn about very soon! We are in the process of updating our website. If you go there (http://bneyyosefna.com) you will see some interesting new features:
- A new “FAQ” page with answers to frequently asked questions about who BYNA is and what we do. (http://bneyyosefna.com/faq/).
- A “Videos” page under our “News and Updates” tab. The first video we have posted is an interview with Batya Wootten conducted at the 2016 BYNA Summit. Look for more videos soon! (http://bneyyosefna.com/category/videos/)
- Bios of the Elders and Executives. Want to know who these people are? Click on “The Leadership of B’ney Yosef North America” under the “About Us” tab and you’ll find links to our leaders’ bios, as well as the position descriptions for the Council of Elders and the Executive Council so you can know what they do. (http://bneyyosefna.com/about-bney-yosef-children-of-joseph/about-the-leadership/)
These are the first of a number of exciting developments that will be unveiled in the next several months. As they become available, The Barking Fox will pass on the news – while at the same time continuing to post commentary on current events, Scriptural topics, and other items of interest.
Thanks to you, readers, for your patience and your encouragement! Even in the midst of this great transition, it is a joy to be the voice behind the Fox!
