Online Programs & Services
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Dear B'nai Tikvah community,
The state of emergency now prohibits gatherings of more than 25 persons, and so, for the near future, we will not be able to reopen our building for prayer, study and fellowship. During this time when we can not gather in person, we want to take advantage of technology to enable us to connect, learn and pray together through ZOOM (via smartphone, computer, telephone or on our website). Details on how to connect are found below. And be in touch if we can help you make these connections work. Our staff will be working remotely but you can still reach us by phone and e-mail. Please stay in touch with us and with one another! FOR THOSE SAYING KADDISH: After consulting with colleagues and reviewing recent decisions of the Conservative movement's Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, I have concluded that a virtual meeting of 10 Jewish adults can constitute a minyan during this extraordinary time. With that in mind, starting on Wednesday night (March 18th) we will have evening services, Sunday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Friday night services at 6:00 p.m. In this way, mourners and those observing yahrtzeits will be able to recite the Mourner's Kaddish with the community. Please help us make a virtual minyan at those services. IF YOU NEED A PRAYERBOOK: Below you will find links to download a PDF file with the text of the Mincha and Maariv services as well as the Friday night and Shabbat morning services. Friday Shabbat https://www.bnaitikvahma.org/kabbalat-shabbat.html Shabbat Morning https://www.bnaitikvahma.org/shabbat-siddur.html Weekday Mincha https://www.bnaitikvahma.org/weekday-afternoon.html Weekday Maariv https://www.bnaitikvahma.org/weekday-maariv.html We know many of our congregants do not have internet access and/ or computers. However, if you have a phone (cell or landline) you can still call in and be part of the Zoom conferencing. Unfortunately, we have not yet come up with a solution for the YouTube recordings, however, as this a fluid situation we will continue to work on ways for all to participate. Learn how to use Zoom https://www.youtube.com/embed/vFhAEoCF7jg?rel=0&autoplay=1&cc_load_policy=1 You can connect to all live services and programs using the following Zoom information. Join Zoom Meeting Look for emails or contact from the synagogue office on the Zoom Meeting ID for each program, and how to join by computer, smartphone, tablet, or a dial in number to access the meeting through a regular telephone call. |
Weekly Schedule Sundays: 7:30 PM: Evening Minyan Mondays: 12 Noon: LUNCH BREAK CONVERSATION WITH RABBI GORDON We will continue our discussion of Pirkei Avot/Sayings of the Sages and have an opportunity to check in with one another and discuss current events. 7:30 PM: Evening Minyan Tuesdays: 3:00PM Religious School 4:00 PM: JUDAISM ON HEALTH AND HEALING WITH CANTOR GROSSMAN Cantor Grossman will lead a weekly healing service and study of Jewish sources on healing and wellness. 7:30 PM: Evening Minyan Wednesdays: 12 Noon: LUNCH BREAK CONVERSATION WITH RABBI GORDON We will continue our discussion of Pirkei Avot/Sayings of the Sages and have an opportunity to check in with one another and discuss current events. 7:30 PM: Evening Minyan 8:00 PM: Celebrating Israel Independence Day with Professor Lori Lefkovitz, " The Poetry of the Modern State of Israel", 8 pm following Minyan Thursdays: 4:00 PM: B'nai Tikvah Live! 7:30 PM: Evening Minyan Fridays: 12 Noon: LUNCH BREAK CONVERSATION WITH RABBI GORDON We will continue our discussion of Pirkei Avot/Sayings of the Sages and have an opportunity to check in with one another and discuss current events. 6:00 PM: Candle Lighting and Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Gordon and Cantor Grossman Welcome Shabbat together with singing and joy! If you would like to follow morning services on line, we recommend that you go to the livestream of the Park Avenue Synagogue in New York. https://pasyn.org/worship/livestream Moving forward we will add occasional Shabbat morning study/worship opportunities and Havdalah services for the end of Shabbat. Check back with us. |
