TeleTefila.com

Online Shabbat Morning Services and a variety of social events

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About us

A group of friends from the West Side Minyan and Minyan Rimonim (both of which are part of Congregation Ansche Chesed) founded TeleTefila shortly after Purim, 2020, when it became clear we could no longer meet in person, due to the Covid pandemic. Since then, our merry band has expanded to include friends from Massachusetts to Delaware.

Starting in 2023, both Minyan Rimonim and the West Side Minyan began holding hybrid services, where you can participate in person or on ZOOM. TeleTefila continues to meet online on the other Shabbatot and on Festivals.

The West Side Minyan, Minyan Rimonim, and TeleTefila have significant overlap in membership. They are, however, independent of one another and have some differences in practice. Hopefully, this chart will clarify the differences:

  West Side Minyan Minyan Rimonim TeleTefila
Format Hybrid Hybrid Online
Masking Required except when leading davening, leining, or giving a d'var Torah. Required except when leading davening, leining, or giving a d'var Torah. You're in your home, do what you like!
Baalei T'fila and Baalei K'ria (Davening leaders and Torah readers) Lay Lay Lay
Egalitarian Yes Yes Yes
Siddur "Slim Shalom" "Slim Shalom" Whatever you like
Where 6th floor of Ansche Chesed and Zoom 6th floor of Ansche Chesed and Zoom Zoom
Counting a minyan In the room + people visible on Zoom In the room People visible on Zoom
Time

9:40 am: Birchot haShachar & P'zukei D'zimra

10:00 am: Shacharit

10:00 am: Birchot haShachar, P'zukei D'zimra, and Shacharit

9:40 am: Birchot haShachar & P'zukei D'zimra

10:00 am: Shacharit

Shabbat and Festivals Meets on the second Shabbat of each month, and holds Festival services when they fall on the second Shabbat. West Side Minyan continues to hold High Holy Day services, as it has for many years. Third Shabbat of each month, but does not meet on Festivals even when they fall on the third Shabbat.

Every Shabbat and Festival that does not conflict with WSM or Rimonim. (Usually just the first day of Festivals.) Also, TeleTefila observes Havdalah together online and a Kaffeeklatsch on Wednesday evenings.

 

Shacharit Heicha Kedusha (only first three blessings said aloud) Silent, followed by Reader's Repitition Heicha Kedusha (only first three blessings said aloud)
Kadishes All All Some
Torah Triennial. Maftir aliya only on special occasions Full K'ria with Maftir aliya Triennial. No Torah scroll; no aliyot. Maftir aliya only on special occasions. Aliya Chatima in English.
D'var Torah (DT) Yes. Sometimes includes a Torah discussion. Yes Yes. Sometimes includes a Torah discussion.
Haftara No Yes Yes. If the Sephardic Haftarah is significantly shorter, we read that.
Musaf Yes Yes Yes
Governance Steering Committee Vaad Leadership & Staff
Coordinators Davening: Iris
Leining: Barbara Sontz
DT: Carol
Davening: Nos
Leining: Larry W (odd months); Ellen (even months)
DT: Jeremy G
Leadership & Staff
Leining: Gila
Website http://www.westsideminyan.org/index.htm It's outdated but there's a lot of interesting information, particularly under the Resources tab. http://minyanrimonim.org/ Outdated. You're already here!
Order of service and page numbers

Order of service and page number charts

Order of service and page number charts

Order of service and page number charts

Guide for davening leaders and Shamashim WSM guide Rimonim guide ---

 

If you have questions, drop a note to info@TeleTefila.com . We'd love to hear from you.

Times and texts for this Shabbat and/or Festival

These times, for New York, NY, come from HebCal.com and are provided as a convenience. They are updated every sunday evening.

We do not observe everything on the HebCal list. See our Calendar below for details.

Havdalah: We follow the AppleBank calendar (which has the Haskamah of Rav Applebank) for the correct time to make Havdalah. The Rav's Havdalah calculations — which are reflected in our Calendar — vary from Hebcal by only a couple minutes.

Instructions: If you click on the name of the parsha, you'll get the chapter and verse for this week's readings on the HebCal website. You'll also see "Pocket Torah," audio recordings of every Torah verse, according to the notation of A.W. Binder and Lawrence Avery. From HebCal, you can click and get the actual Hebrew and English texts of the readings, curtesy of the Sefaria.org website.

Calendar for TeleTefila, West Side Minyan, and Minyan Rimonim
April–June 2024

You are invited to every service and activity on this Calendar!

We're now in the year 5784, the second year of the triennial Torah reading cycle.

Sun,
Aug 4

"The Nine Days" begin in the evening. As Tisha B'Av nears, the mourning that began on the morning of Tamuz 17 (July 23) intensifies.

Wed, Aug 7
7:15 pm

Kaffeeklatsch icon

Kaffeklatsch

Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info.

Sat, Aug 10

WEST SIDE MINYAN HYBRID SERVICE
Everyone is invited!

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Shabbat D'varim
Shabbat Chazon

 9:40 am  — P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song): Led by Michal

In P'sukei D'zimra, we relax and open ourselves to our spiritual side. It's like a prequel to the formal service that follows. Depending on who’s leading, P'sukei D'zimra may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.

Login is the same as for the Shabbat morning service. See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting.

 10:00 am SHARP!  — Shacharit: Michal

Torah (Deuteronomy) — Triennial reading

  • 1: 2:2-5 · 4 p’sukim - Amy B (in person)
  • 2: 2:6-12 · 7 p’sukim - Ben (in person)
  • 3: 2:13-16 · 4 p’sukim - Carol (remote)
  • 4: 2:17-19 · 3 p’sukim - Carol (remote)
  • 5: 2:20-22 · 3 p’sukim - Carol (remote)
  • 6: 2:23-25 · 3 p’sukim - Carol (remote)
  • 7: 2:26-30 · 5 p’sukim - Gila (remote)

Haftarah (third Haftarah of rebuke preceding Tisha B'Av): Isaiah 1:1-27 · 27 p’sukim: Debby M
DT: Iris
Musaf: Ilana

About WSM hybrid services, including a guide for leading davening: http://www.westsideminyan.org/wsm-davening-guide.html

If attending in person:

  • You MUST leave your coats in the AC coatroom on the first floor.
  • Please wear a mask except while leading davening, leining, or giving a DT.
  • Feel free to move the chairs for social distancing.
  • There will be a screen at the front of the room so you can see those participating remotely.
  • At this time, we are not having a WSM kiddush after the service.

If attending on ZOOM:

  • Login information for Shabbat and Festival morning services can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting.
  • Page numbers: People who attend remotely use at least four different siddurim (prayer books). We do not announce page numbers because it would be a tircha d'tzibbur (burden on the congregation). Instead, we have charts with the page numbers for various services posted at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#order . Please prepare ahead of time by printing out the chart or marking your siddur with bookmarks or Post-Its®.
  • Preparing for services: See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#preparing.
  • Muting: For most of the service, please mute yourself. Further explanation can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#muting
  • Kiddush: After services, remote participants take a 10-minute break to grab some food. Then we make Kiddush and Motzi together. If your custom is to wash before a meal, please do so before Kiddush. After Motzi, we have an extended schmooze. On occasion, we have a discussion in place of schmoozing.

TELETEFILA

Havdalah icon

 8:42 pm  — Havdalah on ZOOM: led by Jeremy G and Valerie
Followed by schmoozing!

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 ]

[Deb Kayman chants Havdalah as her father, Harold Kahen, used to.]

Mon
Aug 12
8:00 pm

TELETEFILA

TeleTefila logo

Leil Tisha B'Av
Tisha B’Av (Hebrew: באב תשעה or באב ט׳, “the Ninth of Av,”) is an annual fast day in Judaism, named for the ninth day (Tisha) of the month of Av in the Hebrew calendar. The fast commemorates the destruction of both the First Temple and Second Temple in Jerusalem, which occurred about 655 years apart, but on the same Hebrew calendar date.

Maariv: Martin

Megillat Eicha (Book of Lamentations):

  1. Miriam H-K
  2. Martin
  3. Leah (Eng)
  4. Paul
  5. Michal R

Online texts of Eicha:

Abbreviated Kinot (dirges) - Download

  1. Franne
  2. Franne
  3. Franne
  4. Michal R
  5. Michal R
  6. Michael M
  7. Michal R & Franne

Conclude Maariv

LOGIN for Tisha B'Av 2024/5784:

Time: Aug 12, 2024 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Wed, Aug 14
7:15 pm

Kaffeeklatsch icon

Kaffeklatsch

Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info.

Sat, Aug 17

RIMONIM HYBRID SERVICE
Everyone is invited!

rimonim logo

Shabbat Va-et-chanan
Shabbat Nachamu

 9:40 am  — P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song): 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.

 10:00 am SHARP  — Shacharit: TBA

Shamash: TBA

Torah (xxx book xxx) — Full k'ria

Gabbai: TBA 

  • [Torah readings including MAFTIR from HebCal will be inserted here.]

Haftarah: TBA
DT: TBA
Musaf: TBA

About Rimonim hybrid services, including a guide for leading davening: http://minyanrimonim.org/rimonim-davening-guide.html

If attending in person:

  • You MUST leave your coats in the AC coatroom on the first floor.
  • Please wear a mask except while leading davening, leining, or giving a DT.
  • Feel free to move the chairs for social distancing.
  • There will be a screen at the front of the room so you can see those participating remotely.
  • At this time, we are not having a Rimonim kiddush after the service.

If attending on ZOOM:

  • Login information for Shabbat and Festival morning services can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting.
  • Page numbers: People who attend remotely use at least four different siddurim (prayer books). We do not announce page numbers because it would be a tircha d'tzibbur (burden on the congregation). Instead, we have charts with the page numbers for various services posted at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#order . Please prepare ahead of time by printing out the chart or marking your siddur with bookmarks or Post-Its®.
  • Preparing for services: See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#preparing.
  • Muting: For most of the service, please mute yourself. Further explanation can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#muting
  • Kiddush: After services, remote participants take a 10-minute break to grab some food. Then we make Kiddush and Motzi together. If your custom is to wash before a meal, please do so before Kiddush. After Motzi, we have an extended schmooze. On occasion, we have a discussion in place of schmoozing.

TELETEFILA

Havdalah icon

 8:32 pm  — Havdalah on ZOOM: led by Miriam H-K
Followed by schmoozing!

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 ]

[Deb Kayman chants Havdalah as her father, Harold Kahen, used to.]

Wed, Aug 21
7:15 pm

Kaffeeklatsch icon

Kaffeklatsch

Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info.

Sat,
Aug 24

TELETEFILA

TeleTefila logo

Shabbat Ekev

 9:40 am  — P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song): Led by TBA

In P'sukei D'zimra, we relax and open ourselves to our spiritual side. It's like a prequel to the formal service that follows. Depending on who’s leading, P'sukei D'zimra may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.

Login is the same as for the Shabbat morning service. See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting.

Page numbers can be found here.

 10:00 am  — Shacharit: TBA

Torah (Deuteronomy) —Triennial reading:  

  • [Torah readings from HebCal will be inserted here.]
     
  • Aliya Chatima: [Torah reading from HebCal will be inserted here.]

Haftarah: TBA
DT: TBA
Musaf: TBA
Psalm: TBA

Shacharit begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.

  • Login information for Shabbat and Festival morning services can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting.
  • Page numbers: People who attend our services use at least four different siddurim (prayer books). We do not announce page numbers because it would be a tircha d'tzibbur (burden on the congregation). Instead, we have a charts with the page numbers for various services posted at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#order . Please prepare ahead of time by printing out the chart or marking your siddur with bookmarks or Post-Its®.
  • Preparing for services: See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#preparing.
  • Muting: For most of the service, please mute yourself. Further explanation can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#muting
  • Kiddush: After services, we take a 10-minute break to grab some food. Then we make Kiddush and Motzi together. If your custom is to wash before a meal, please do so before Kiddush. After Motzi, we have an extended schmooze. On occasion, we have a discussion in place of schmoozing.

TELETEFILA

Havdalah icon

 8:22 pm  — Havdalah: led by TBA
Followed by schmoozing!

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 ]

[Deb Kayman chants Havdalah as her father, Harold Kahen, used to.]

Sun, Aug 25
7:00 pm

bookclub logo

Book Club

Book: Breakfast at Tiffany's
Date: August 25th, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Discussion leader: Franne

Breakfast at Tiffany's is a much-praised novella by Truman Capote in which a writer recalls his early days in NYC when he makes the acquaintance of his remarkable neighbor, Holly Golightly. At our Book Club meeting we will contrast the book with the memorable movie adaptation (available on YouTube).

For login and more information, see http://www.teletefila.com/bookclub.html

Wed, Aug 28
7:15 pm

Kaffeeklatsch icon

Kaffeklatsch

Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info.

Sat,
Aug 31

TELETEFILA

TeleTefila logo

Shabbat R'ei
Shabbat M'var'chim haChodesh

 9:40 am  — P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song): Led by TBA

In P'sukei D'zimra, we relax and open ourselves to our spiritual side. It's like a prequel to the formal service that follows. Depending on who’s leading, P'sukei D'zimra may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.

Login is the same as for the Shabbat morning service. See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting.

Page numbers can be found here.

 10:00 am  — Shacharit: TBA

Torah (XXX sefer XXX) —Triennial reading:  

  • [Torah readings from HebCal will be inserted here.]
     
  • Aliya Chatima: [Torah reading from HebCal will be inserted here.]

Haftarah: TBA
DT: TBA
Musaf: TBA
Psalm: TBA

Shacharit begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.

  • Login information for Shabbat and Festival morning services can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting.
  • Page numbers: People who attend our services use at least four different siddurim (prayer books). We do not announce page numbers because it would be a tircha d'tzibbur (burden on the congregation). Instead, we have a charts with the page numbers for various services posted at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#order . Please prepare ahead of time by printing out the chart or marking your siddur with bookmarks or Post-Its®.
  • Preparing for services: See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#preparing.
  • Muting: For most of the service, please mute yourself. Further explanation can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#muting
  • Kiddush: After services, we take a 10-minute break to grab some food. Then we make Kiddush and Motzi together. If your custom is to wash before a meal, please do so before Kiddush. After Motzi, we have an extended schmooze. On occasion, we have a discussion in place of schmoozing.

TELETEFILA

Havdalah icon

 8:11 pm  — Havdalah: led by TBA
Followed by schmoozing!

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 ]

[Deb Kayman chants Havdalah as her father, Harold Kahen, used to.]

Wed, Sep 4
7:15 pm

Kaffeeklatsch icon

Kaffeklatsch

Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info.

Sat,
Sep 7

TELETEFILA

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Shabbat Shof'tim

 9:40 am  — P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song): Led by TBA

In P'sukei D'zimra, we relax and open ourselves to our spiritual side. It's like a prequel to the formal service that follows. Depending on who’s leading, P'sukei D'zimra may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.

Login is the same as for the Shabbat morning service. See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting.

Page numbers can be found here.

 10:00 am  — Shacharit: TBA

Torah (XXX sefer XXX) —Triennial reading:  

  • [Torah readings from HebCal will be inserted here.]
     
  • Aliya Chatima: [Torah reading from HebCal will be inserted here.]

Haftarah: TBA
DT: TBA
Musaf: TBA
Psalm: TBA

Shacharit begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.

  • Login information for Shabbat and Festival morning services can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting.
  • Page numbers: People who attend our services use at least four different siddurim (prayer books). We do not announce page numbers because it would be a tircha d'tzibbur (burden on the congregation). Instead, we have a charts with the page numbers for various services posted at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#order . Please prepare ahead of time by printing out the chart or marking your siddur with bookmarks or Post-Its®.
  • Preparing for services: See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#preparing.
  • Muting: For most of the service, please mute yourself. Further explanation can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#muting
  • Kiddush: After services, we take a 10-minute break to grab some food. Then we make Kiddush and Motzi together. If your custom is to wash before a meal, please do so before Kiddush. After Motzi, we have an extended schmooze. On occasion, we have a discussion in place of schmoozing.

TELETEFILA

Havdalah icon

 7:59 pm  — Havdalah: led by TBA
Followed by schmoozing!

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 ]

[Deb Kayman chants Havdalah as her father, Harold Kahen, used to.]

Wed, Sep 11
7:15 pm

Kaffeeklatsch icon

Kaffeklatsch

Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info.

Sat,
Sep 14

WEST SIDE MINYAN HYBRID SERVICE
Everyone is invited!

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Shabbat Ki Teitzei

 9:40 am  — P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song): Led by TBA

In P'sukei D'zimra, we relax and open ourselves to our spiritual side. It's like a prequel to the formal service that follows. Depending on who’s leading, P'sukei D'zimra may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.

Login is the same as for the Shabbat morning service. See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting.

 10:00 am SHARP!  — Shacharit: TBA

Torah (xxx book xxx) — Triennial reading

Gabbai: selected by the first on-site leiner  

  • [Torah readings from HebCal will be inserted here.]

Haftarah: TBA
DT: TBA
Musaf: TBA

About WSM hybrid services, including a guide for leading davening: http://www.westsideminyan.org/wsm-davening-guide.html

If attending in person:

  • You MUST leave your coats in the AC coatroom on the first floor.
  • Please wear a mask except while leading davening, leining, or giving a DT.
  • Feel free to move the chairs for social distancing.
  • There will be a screen at the front of the room so you can see those participating remotely.
  • At this time, we are not having a WSM kiddush after the service.

If attending on ZOOM:

  • Login information for Shabbat and Festival morning services can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting.
  • Page numbers: People who attend remotely use at least four different siddurim (prayer books). We do not announce page numbers because it would be a tircha d'tzibbur (burden on the congregation). Instead, we have charts with the page numbers for various services posted at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#order . Please prepare ahead of time by printing out the chart or marking your siddur with bookmarks or Post-Its®.
  • Preparing for services: See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#preparing.
  • Muting: For most of the service, please mute yourself. Further explanation can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#muting
  • Kiddush: After services, remote participants take a 10-minute break to grab some food. Then we make Kiddush and Motzi together. If your custom is to wash before a meal, please do so before Kiddush. After Motzi, we have an extended schmooze. On occasion, we have a discussion in place of schmoozing.

TELETEFILA

Havdalah icon

 7:48 pm  — Havdalah on ZOOM: led by TBA
Followed by schmoozing!

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 ]

[Deb Kayman chants Havdalah as her father, Harold Kahen, used to.]

Wed, Sep 18
7:15 pm

Kaffeeklatsch icon

Kaffeklatsch

Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info.

Sat,
Sep 21

RIMONIM HYBRID SERVICE
Everyone is invited!

rimonim logo

Shabbat Ki Tavo

 9:40 am  — P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song): 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.

 10:00 am SHARP  — Shacharit: TBA

Shamash: TBA

Torah (xxx book xxx) — Full k'ria

Gabbai: TBA 

  • [Torah readings including MAFTIR from HebCal will be inserted here.]

Haftarah: TBA
DT: TBA
Musaf: TBA

About Rimonim hybrid services, including a guide for leading davening: http://minyanrimonim.org/rimonim-davening-guide.html

If attending in person:

  • You MUST leave your coats in the AC coatroom on the first floor.
  • Please wear a mask except while leading davening, leining, or giving a DT.
  • Feel free to move the chairs for social distancing.
  • There will be a screen at the front of the room so you can see those participating remotely.
  • At this time, we are not having a Rimonim kiddush after the service.

If attending on ZOOM:

  • Login information for Shabbat and Festival morning services can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting.
  • Page numbers: People who attend remotely use at least four different siddurim (prayer books). We do not announce page numbers because it would be a tircha d'tzibbur (burden on the congregation). Instead, we have charts with the page numbers for various services posted at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#order . Please prepare ahead of time by printing out the chart or marking your siddur with bookmarks or Post-Its®.
  • Preparing for services: See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#preparing.
  • Muting: For most of the service, please mute yourself. Further explanation can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#muting
  • Kiddush: After services, remote participants take a 10-minute break to grab some food. Then we make Kiddush and Motzi together. If your custom is to wash before a meal, please do so before Kiddush. After Motzi, we have an extended schmooze. On occasion, we have a discussion in place of schmoozing.

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 7:36 pm  — Havdalah on ZOOM: led by TBA
Followed by schmoozing!

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 ]

[Deb Kayman chants Havdalah as her father, Harold Kahen, used to.]

Wed, Sep 25
7:15 pm

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Kaffeklatsch

Join us for our weekly schmoozefest! See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#kaffee for login info.

Sat, Sep 28

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Shabbat Nitzavim-Vayeilech

 9:40 am  — P'sukei D'zimra (Verses of Song): Led by TBA

In P'sukei D'zimra, we relax and open ourselves to our spiritual side. It's like a prequel to the formal service that follows. Depending on who’s leading, P'sukei D'zimra may consist of Psalms, kavanot, or meditation.

Login is the same as for the Shabbat morning service. See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting.

Page numbers can be found here.

 10:00 am  — Shacharit: TBA

Torah (Deuteronomy) —Triennial reading:  

  • [Torah readings from HebCal will be inserted here.]
     
  • Aliya Chatima: [Torah reading from HebCal will be inserted here.]

Haftarah: TBA
DT: TBA
Musaf: TBA
Psalm: TBA

Shacharit begins promptly, 10 minutes after the posted starting time.

  • Login information for Shabbat and Festival morning services can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#connecting.
  • Page numbers: People who attend our services use at least four different siddurim (prayer books). We do not announce page numbers because it would be a tircha d'tzibbur (burden on the congregation). Instead, we have a charts with the page numbers for various services posted at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#order . Please prepare ahead of time by printing out the chart or marking your siddur with bookmarks or Post-Its®.
  • Preparing for services: See http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#preparing.
  • Muting: For most of the service, please mute yourself. Further explanation can be found at http://www.teletefila.com/login.html#muting
  • Kiddush: After services, we take a 10-minute break to grab some food. Then we make Kiddush and Motzi together. If your custom is to wash before a meal, please do so before Kiddush. After Motzi, we have an extended schmooze. On occasion, we have a discussion in place of schmoozing.

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 7:24 pm  — Havdalah: led by TBA
Followed by schmoozing!

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 ]

[Deb Kayman chants Havdalah as her father, Harold Kahen, used to.]