TeleTefila.com exists to serve the davening and social needs of all those who have been closed out of their synagogues by the Coronavirus pandemic. We use ZOOM to hold Shacharit services every Shabbat morning, Maariv and a Kaffeeklatsch every Wednesday evening. We celebrate the Jewish festivals and some secular holidays together, and organize virtual shiva minyanim when needed. We also schmooze up a storm, have online "picnics" and play Whist together. And it's all done via ZOOM.
A group of friends from the West Side Minyan and Minyan Rimonim, both of which are affiliates of Congregation Ansche Chesed, founded TeleTefila shortly after Purim, 2020, when it became clear we could no longer meet in person. Since then, our merry band has expanded to include new friends from Massachusetts to Delaware.
What is our practice? On Shabbat, we daven Shacharit starting at Bar'chu and read Torah following the Triennial cycle. Since we don't have a Torah scroll, we read from a chumash without aliyot or Torah blessings. For more details about what we do at Shacharit, you can see our Order of Service. If you like, you can log in to our Shabbat services on Friday before Shabbat.
Our schedule for the next few weeks is posted below, with links to the login information.
If you have questions, drop a note to info@TeleTefila.com. We'd love to hear from you.
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updated every sunday evening, for New York, NY Torah: We read Torah according to the triennial cycle. In 5781 (2020–2021), we're in the second year of the cycle. Haftarah: We read the conventional Haftarah every week. Instructions: If you click on the name of the parsha, you'll get the chapter and verse for this week's readings. From there, you can click and get the actual Hebrew and English texts of the readings, curtesy of the Sepharia website. |
| Wed, Jun 16 7:15 pm |
Kaffeklatsch Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info. |
| Sat, Jun 19 10:00 am |
Shabbat Chukat P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song) — 9:40 am In P'sukei D'zimra, we relax and open ourselves to our spiritual side, in preparation for the formal service that follows. Depending on who’s leading, P'sukei D'zimra may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.“ This week, P'sukei D'zimra will be led by Sara. Login is the same as for the Shabbat morning service. See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting. Page numbers can be found here. Shacharit: Sara
Haftarah: Judges 11:1 - 11:33 - Ilana Login information Page numbers Preparing for services Muting Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah
Login information for Havdalah can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#havdalah. [Words for Miriam haN'viah: https://ritualwell.org/ritual/miriam-ha-nviah-1 ]
KIDDUSH L'VANAH —following Havdalah We welcome the first sliver of moon after Rosh Chodesh, with a Psalm, a blessing, and some singing. And we do it outdoors, in front of each of our apartment buildings. Take your cell phones and tablets out with you, so you can share the experience with the rest of the TeleTefila chevra! Kiddush L'vana will be led by Miriam H-K, Nos, and Larry (after we go back inside, there will be songs and a Moon story) Please download the Liturgy here and print it out. [We use the same ZOOM session as for Havdalah, above.] |
| Sun, Jun 20 7:15 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY This week's activity is Lexulous (like Scrabble®) For ZOOM login and game details, see our Sunday Funday page. |
| Wed, Jun 23 7:15 pm |
Kaffeklatsch Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info. |
| Sat, Jun 26 10:00 am |
Shabbat Balak P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song) — 9:40 am In P'sukei D'zimra, we relax and open ourselves to our spiritual side, in preparation for the formal service that follows. Depending on who’s leading, P'sukei D'zimra may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.“ This week, P'sukei D'zimra will be led by Ilana. Login is the same as for the Shabbat morning service. See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting. Page numbers can be found here. Shacharit: TBA
Haftarah: Micah 5:6 - 6:8 Login information Page numbers Preparing for services Muting Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time. Shivah Asar B'Tamuz Shivah Asar B'Tamuz begins in the evening. It is the first day of a three week mourning period that precedes Tisha B'Av.
Havdalah 9:22 pm - Havdalah led by TBA Havdalah begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time. For those who’d like to start their schmooze before sundown, we’ll open the Havdalah meeting at 9:00 pm from May 29 through July 24. We’ll still make Havdalah at the correct time, as calculated by Rav Applebank. And we’ll continue schmoozing after the ceremony – natch! Login information for Havdalah can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#havdalah. [Words for Miriam haN'viah: https://ritualwell.org/ritual/miriam-ha-nviah-1 ] |
| Sun, Jun 27 | Shivah Asar B'Tamuz Traditionally marked with a daytime fast, and thus considered a minor fast day. Shivah Asar B'Tamuz is the first day of a three week mourning period that precedes Tisha B'Av. MINYAN RIMONIM MEMBERSIP MEETING — 6:00 pm SUNDAY FUNDAY — 7:15 pm This week's activity is xxx For ZOOM login and game details, see our Sunday Funday page. |
| Wed, Jun 30 7:15 pm |
Kaffeklatsch Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info. |
| Sat, Jul 3 10:00 am |
Shabbat Pin'chas P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song) — 9:40 am In P'sukei D'zimra, we relax and open ourselves to our spiritual side, in preparation for the formal service that follows. Depending on who’s leading, P'sukei D'zimra may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.“ This week, P'sukei D'zimra will be led by Miriam H-K. Login is the same as for the Shabbat morning service. See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting. Page numbers can be found here. Shacharit: TBA
Special Haftarah — First Haftarah of Rebuke: Jeremiah 1:1 - 2:3 - TBA Login information Page numbers Preparing for services Muting Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah 9:21 pm - Havdalah led by TBA Havdalah begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time. For those who’d like to start their schmooze before sundown, we’ll open the Havdalah meeting at 9:00 pm from May 29 through July 24. We’ll still make Havdalah at the correct time, as calculated by Rav Applebank. And we’ll continue schmoozing after the ceremony – natch! Login information for Havdalah can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#havdalah. [Words for Miriam haN'viah: https://ritualwell.org/ritual/miriam-ha-nviah-1 ] |
| Sun, Jul 4 7:15 pm |
INDEPENDENCE DAY SUNDAY FUNDAY This week's activity is xxx For ZOOM login and game details, see our Sunday Funday page. |
| Mon, Jul 5 | Independence Day observed |
| Wed, Jul 7 7:15 pm |
Kaffeklatsch Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info. |
| Sat, Jul 10 10:00 am |
Shabbat Matot & Mas'ei P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song) — 9:40 am In P'sukei D'zimra, we relax and open ourselves to our spiritual side, in preparation for the formal service that follows. Depending on who’s leading, P'sukei D'zimra may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.“ This week, P'sukei D'zimra will be led by TBA. Login is the same as for the Shabbat morning service. See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting. Page numbers can be found here. Shacharit: Martin
Chazak/Chizki
Haftarah for Shabbat Rosh Chodesh: Isaiah 66:1 - 66:24 (Why are we reading Isaiah?) - Bonnie
Login information Page numbers Preparing for services Muting Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah 9:18 pm - Havdalah led by TBA Havdalah begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time. For those who’d like to start their schmooze before sundown, we’ll open the Havdalah meeting at 9:00 pm from May 29 through July 24. We’ll still make Havdalah at the correct time, as calculated by Rav Applebank. And we’ll continue schmoozing after the ceremony – natch! Login information for Havdalah can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#havdalah. [Words for Miriam haN'viah: https://ritualwell.org/ritual/miriam-ha-nviah-1 ] |
| Sun, Jul 11 7:11 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY This week's activity is Book Club For ZOOM login and game details, see our Sunday Funday page. |
| Wed, Jul 14 7:15 pm |
Kaffeklatsch Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info. |
| Sat, Jul 17 10:00 am |
Shabbat D'varim P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song) — 9:40 am In P'sukei D'zimra, we relax and open ourselves to our spiritual side, in preparation for the formal service that follows. Depending on who’s leading, P'sukei D'zimra may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.“ This week, P'sukei D'zimra will be led by TBA. Login is the same as for the Shabbat morning service. See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting. Page numbers can be found here. Shacharit: TBA
Haftarah Isaiah 1:1 - 1:27 (third Haftarah of rebuke): Miriam H-K Login information Page numbers Preparing for services Muting Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time. TISHA B'AV — begins in the evening Ansche Chesed in-person service TeleTefila online service Maariv: TBA Eicha (Lamentations): Chapter 1 - Miriam HK Kinot: TBA |
| Sun, Jul 18 |
Ansche Chesed Tisha B'Av morning service with study and Kinot — 8:30 am Further details will be posted when they become available. NO Sunday Funday — because Tisha B'Av doesn't end until late in the evening. |
| Wed, Jul 21 7:15 pm |
Kaffeklatsch Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info. |
| Sat, Jul 24 10:00 am |
Shabbat Va-et-chanan P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song) — 9:40 am In P'sukei D'zimra, we relax and open ourselves to our spiritual side, in preparation for the formal service that follows. Depending on who’s leading, P'sukei D'zimra may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.“ This week, P'sukei D'zimra will be led by TBA. Login is the same as for the Shabbat morning service. See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting. Page numbers can be found here. Shacharit: TBA
(* These are the correct verse numbers for Etz Hayyim) Haftarah for Shabbat Nachamu (1st Haftarah of consolation) — Isaiah 40:1 - 40:26: TBA Login information Page numbers Preparing for services Muting Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah 9:07 pm - Havdalah led by TBA Havdalah begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time. Login information for Havdalah can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#havdalah. [Words for Miriam haN'viah: https://ritualwell.org/ritual/miriam-ha-nviah-1 ] |
| July 25 to Aug 8 | National Havurah Committee Summer Institute This year it's all online! See https://havurah.org/summer-institute-2021/courses2021/ for more information. |
| Sun, Jul 25 7:15 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY This week's activity is xxx For ZOOM login and game details, see our Sunday Funday page. |
| Wed, Jul 28 7:15 pm |
Kaffeklatsch Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info. |
| Sat, Jul 31 10:00 am |
Shabbat Eikev P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song) — 9:40 am In P'sukei D'zimra, we relax and open ourselves to our spiritual side, in preparation for the formal service that follows. Depending on who’s leading, P'sukei D'zimra may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.“ This week, P'sukei D'zimra will be led by TBA. Login is the same as for the Shabbat morning service. See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting. Page numbers can be found here. Shacharit: TBA
Haftarah Isaiah 49:14 - 51:3 (2nd Haftarah of consolation): TBA Login information Page numbers Preparing for services Muting Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah 8:59 pm - Havdalah led by TBA Havdalah begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time. Login information for Havdalah can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#havdalah. [Words for Miriam haN'viah: https://ritualwell.org/ritual/miriam-ha-nviah-1 ] |
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| Sat, Sep 4 | Shabbat Nitzavim |
| Mon, Sep 6 | Labor Day Rosh Hashanah begins in the evening |
| Tue, Sep 7 | Rosh Hashanah — First Day Rosh Hashanah — Second Day begins in the evening |
| Wed, Sep 8 | Rosh Hashanah — Second Day Rosh Hashanh ends 7:58 pm |
| Sat, Sep 11 | Shabbat Vayeilech Shabbat Shuva "September 11" |
| Wed, Sep 15 | Kol Nidre Yom Kippur begins in the Evening |
| Thu, Sep 16 | Yom Kippur Yom Kippur ends at 7:44 pm |
| Sat, Sep 18 | Shabbat Haazinu Havdalah |
| Mon, Sep 20 | Sukkot begins in the evening |
| Tue, Sep 21 | Sukkot — First Day Sukkot Second Day begins in the evening |
| Wed, Sep 22 | Sukkot — Second Day Yom Tov ends at 7:34 pm — Chol haMo-eid begins |
| Sat, Sep 25 | Shabbat Chol haMo-eid Sukkot Kohelet Havdalah |
| Mon, Sep 27 | Hoshanah Rabbah |
| Tue, Sep 28 | Sh'mini Atzeret (with Yizkor) |
| Wed, Sep 29 | Simchat Torah |
