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, May 5 7:15 pm |
Kaffeklatsch Brew up a See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info. We count the omer. |
| Sat, May 8 10:00 am |
Shabbat B'har-B'chutotai 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”D may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.“ This week, P"D 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: Debby M Torah (double portion from Leviticus; verses of rebuke):
Chazak/Chizki Haftarah: Jeremiah 16:19 - 17:14 - Sara Page numbers Login information Preparing for services Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah 8:46 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. We count the omer. |
| Sun, May 9 7:15 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY This week's activity is Lexulous (Scrabble) For ZOOM login and game details, see our Sunday Funday page. We count the omer. |
| Wed, May 12 7:15 pm |
Kaffeklatsch Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info. We count the omer. |
| Sat, May 15 10:00 am |
Shabbat B'midbar 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”D may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.“ This week, P"D 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: Lisa
Haftarah: Hosea 2:1 - 2:22 - TBA Page numbers Login information Preparing for services Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah and 8:54 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. We count the omer.
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! Please download our NEW liturgy here and print it out. [We use the same ZOOM session as for Havdalah, above.] |
| Sun, May 16 |
NO SUNDAY FUNDAY
TIKKUN LEIL SHAVUOT — Tentative schedule Join our annual study session on the evening of Shavuot. You can give a short presentation, participate in the discussion, or just sit back and learn. 6:00 pm - Mincha in memory of Phil Gold, z"l. Led by TBA. 6:15 pm - Study session, led by our friends. . 7:45 pm - We take a break for candle lighting (to mark the beginning of Shavuot), followed by a virtual dairy/pareve Pot Luck Supper. Please bring food to "share." Dairy foods (e.g., cheese blintzes, cheesecakes, quiches, and casseroles) are particularly appropriate for the occasion. If you're lactose intolerant or allergic to milk protein, feel free to use any of the plant-based substitutes now on the market. After a decent interval for fressing and schmoozing, we resume our study. |
| Mon, May 17 10:00 am |
Shavuot Day 1 Teletefila Festival service P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song) — 9:40 am Before the formal prayer service, we prepare with Psalms, kavanot, or meditation. Through P'sukei D'zimra, we relax, quiet our minds, and rejoice with song. This week, our Preparation 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 Book of Ruth:
Akdamut (abridged): TBA *These are the correct verse numbers for Etz Hayyim and the Hertz Chumash. Haftarah: Ezekiel 1:1-28; 3:12: TBA Page numbers Login information Preparing for services Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time. |
| Tue, May 18 |
Shavuot Day 2 You're invited to the Ansche Chesed Festival service at 9:45 am. JOIN VIA ZOOM If you would like to attend in person, please complete this form. (Festival ends in the evening) |
| Wed, May 19 7:15 pm |
Kaffeklatsch Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info. |
| Sat, May 22 10:00 am |
Shabbat Naso P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song) — 9:40 am Before the formal prayer service, we prepare with Psalms, kavanot, or meditation. Through P'sukei D'zimra, we relax, quiet our minds, and rejoice with song. This week, our Preparation 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: Jonathan A
Haftarah: Judges 13:2 - 13:25 - TBA Page numbers Login information Preparing for services Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah 9:02 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. |
| Sun, May 23 7:15 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY This week's activity is Scattergories For ZOOM login and game details, see our Sunday Funday page. |
| Wed, May 26 7:15 pm |
Kaffeklatsch Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info. |
| Sat, May 29 10:00 am |
Shabbat B'haalot'cha P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song) — 9:40 am Before the formal prayer service, we prepare with Psalms, kavanot, or meditation. Through P'sukei D'zimra, we relax, quiet our minds, and rejoice with song. This week, our Preparation 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: Sara
Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14 - 4:7 - TBA Page numbers Login information Preparing for services Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah 9:09 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. |
| Sun, May 30 7:15 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY This week's activity is Joking Around with Sara For ZOOM login and game details, see our Sunday Funday page. |
| Wed, Jun 2 7:15 pm |
Kaffeklatsch Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info. |
| Sat, Jun 5 10:00 am |
Shabbat xxx 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: TBA Page numbers Login information Preparing for services Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah xxxx 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. |
| Sun, Jun 6 7:15 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY This week's activity is xxx For ZOOM login and game details, see our Sunday Funday page. |
| Wed, Jun 9 7:15 pm |
Kaffeklatsch Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info. |
| Sat, Jun 12 10:00 am |
Shabbat xxx 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: TBA Page numbers Login information Preparing for services Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah xxxx 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. |
| Sun, Jun 13 7:15 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY This week's activity is xxx For ZOOM login and game details, see our Sunday Funday page. |
| 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 xxx 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: TBA Page numbers Login information Preparing for services Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah xxxx 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. |
| Sun, Jun 20 7:15 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY This week's activity is xxx 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 xxx 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: TBA Page numbers Login information Preparing for services Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah xxxx 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. |
| Sun, Jun 27 7:15 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY 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 xxx 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: TBA Page numbers Login information Preparing for services Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah xxxx 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. |
| 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. |
| 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: TBA
Chazak/Chizki
Haftarah for Shabbat Rosh Chodesh: Isaiah 66:1 - 66:24 (Why are we reading Isaiah?) - Bonnie Page numbers Login information Preparing for services Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah xxxx 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. |
