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. |
| Sat, Apr 17 10:00 am |
Shabbat Tazria-Metzora 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 Miriam. 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: Ilana
Haftarah: II Kings 7:3 - 7:20 -- Amy F Page numbers Login information Preparing for services Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah 8:21 pm - Havdalah led by Miriam H-K 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, Apr 18 7:15 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY This week's activity: Joking Around with Sara Sara says: Login https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81336464877?pwd=S0RuQnZPaHdyL1FRQ1BWMHpoaVpEUT09 Dial by your location Each week we'll have a different kind of fun — as well as schmoozing in the main "room." Activities may include a play reading, improv, jokes, open mike, online gaming (Bridge, Scrabble, Whist), Trivial Pursuit, Scattergories, etc. Your additional suggestions are invited. If you're interested in Bridge, please drop a note to Davidah. |
| Wed, Apr 21 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, Apr 24 10:00 am |
Shabbat Acharei mot & K'doshim 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: Martin
Haftarah: Amos 9:7 - 9:15 - Ilana Page numbers Login information Preparing for services Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah 8:29 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, Apr 25 7:15 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY Each week we'll have a different kind of fun — as well as schmoozing in the main "room." Activities may include a play reading, improv, jokes, open mike, online gaming (Bridge, Scrabble, Whist), Trivial Pursuit, Scattergories, etc. Your additional suggestions are invited. If you're interested in Bridge, please drop a note to Davidah. This week's activity is TBA Login https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81336464877?pwd=S0RuQnZPaHdyL1FRQ1BWMHpoaVpEUT09 Dial by your location |
| Wed, Apr 28 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 1 10:00 am |
Shabbat Emor 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 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: Miriam H-K
Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15 - 44:31 - TBA Page numbers Login information Preparing for services Davening begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.
Havdalah 8:38 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 2 7:15 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY Each week we'll have a different kind of fun — as well as schmoozing in the main "room." Activities may include a play reading, improv, jokes, open mike, online gaming (Bridge, Scrabble, Whist), Trivial Pursuit, Scattergories, etc. Your additional suggestions are invited. If you're interested in Bridge, please drop a note to Davidah. This week's activity is Book Club See our Book Club page for more information. Login https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81336464877?pwd=S0RuQnZPaHdyL1FRQ1BWMHpoaVpEUT09 Dial by your location |
| Wed, May 5 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 8 10:00 am |
Shabbat B'har-B'chutotai 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 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
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. |
| Sun, May 9 7:15 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY Each week we'll have a different kind of fun — as well as schmoozing in the main "room." Activities may include a play reading, improv, jokes, open mike, online gaming (Bridge, Scrabble, Whist), Trivial Pursuit, Scattergories, etc. Your additional suggestions are invited. If you're interested in Bridge, please drop a note to Davidah. This week's activity is TBA Login https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81336464877?pwd=S0RuQnZPaHdyL1FRQ1BWMHpoaVpEUT09 Dial by your location |
| 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 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: 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. |
| Sun, May 16 7:15 pm |
SUNDAY FUNDAY Each week we'll have a different kind of fun — as well as schmoozing in the main "room." Activities may include a play reading, improv, jokes, open mike, online gaming (Bridge, Scrabble, Whist), Trivial Pursuit, Scattergories, etc. Your additional suggestions are invited. If you're interested in Bridge, please drop a note to Davidah. This week's activity is TBA Login https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81336464877?pwd=S0RuQnZPaHdyL1FRQ1BWMHpoaVpEUT09 Dial by your location
TIKKUN LEIL SHAVUOT — Details will be announced "shortly" |
| 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
*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. 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. We count the omer. |
| 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 Each week we'll have a different kind of fun — as well as schmoozing in the main "room." Activities may include a play reading, improv, jokes, open mike, online gaming (Bridge, Scrabble, Whist), Trivial Pursuit, Scattergories, etc. Your additional suggestions are invited. If you're interested in Bridge, please drop a note to Davidah. This week's activity is TBA Login https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81336464877?pwd=S0RuQnZPaHdyL1FRQ1BWMHpoaVpEUT09 Dial by your location |
| 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 Each week we'll have a different kind of fun — as well as schmoozing in the main "room." Activities may include a play reading, improv, jokes, open mike, online gaming (Bridge, Scrabble, Whist), Trivial Pursuit, Scattergories, etc. Your additional suggestions are invited. If you're interested in Bridge, please drop a note to Davidah. This week's activity is TBA Login https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81336464877?pwd=S0RuQnZPaHdyL1FRQ1BWMHpoaVpEUT09 Dial by your location |
