Services

Due to our current situation, we will be holding services online using the Zoom platform. The instructions and details regarding the service can be found below the message from our Rabbi.

A Message from Rabbi Corber

Shalom Beit Rayim Family,

As you know, following the advice of medical professionals and the Rabbinical Assembly, the Executive and I have determined that it is currently not safe to gather for prayers on Shabbat. This is a very hard reality for me as I’m sure it is for many of you as well. Now, more than ever, we need to feel a sense connectedness to one another. We need to feel a sense of belonging and meaning. We need to come together to connect to our Creator. Now, more than ever, we need prayer. For this reason, I have determined that not only is it permissible by Jewish Law for us to use our computers or smartphones to produce and access a live-stream of Shabbat prayers, it is mandated. While the use of electricity on Shabbat is prohibited by most Rabbis, there are minority rulings which are far more lenient. Many of you know that as a Shomer Shabbat Jew, I refrain from using electric devices on Shabbat and am uncomfortable doing so. However when there is an urgent need, I will do so without hesitation. For those who are interested in knowing the thought process behind this decision, I have attached a written responsum (Rabbinic ruling) which you can read. For those who are nevertheless uncomfortable using electric devices on Shabbat and need some advice on how to pray alone, I have attached another document with my guidance.

My advice to everyone, whether you will be joining the livestream or not and whether your camera will be on or off, is that you wear nice clothes on Shabbat evening and morning. Make yourself something delicious. Feel fancy. As I have said before, and as I will continue to repeat, it is important for you to do as many things as possible which bring you comfort and a sense of normality. Please continue to be safe. Stay strong, and please reach out to me if you need ANYTHING!

Ruling on Livestreaming

Davening B'Yachid - Praying Alone

Instructions for accessing Zoom

Zoom is a platform which allows participants to click on a link provided by the host and connect using video. 

Here is the direct link for accessing the services this week:

Join URL: https://zoom.us/j/298930233

Here is a short video on how to Join a Meeting. Pay close attention to the first method.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=RDCMUC2SxmE4C-KAQuHaEfHVymgQ&v=hIkCmbvAHQQ&feature=emb_rel_end

Here is the link for the Zoom help page on Joining a Meeting.

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting

There will be technical help during services. We encourage you to test your ability to log in prior to services. You should also log in shortly before services begin.

Services - March 21, 2020 
9 am

Psukei D'Zimra - Rabbi Corber
Shacharit and Torah Services - Cantor Cepler-Klimitz

Torah Readings

           Shemot                    Vayakhel-Pekuday        Etz Chayim    Readers

1.         35             1 - 10       Vayakhel                         552                 Rabbi Corber
2.                          11 - 20     Et hamishkan                  553                 Rabbi Corber
3.                          21 - 29     Vayavo-u kol ish             554                 Cantor Cepler-Klimitz
4.                          30 - 36:7  Vayomer Moshe             555                  Yehuda Kahane

5.         36              8 - 19      Va-ya'asu chol                556                 Rabbi Corber
6.                          20 - 38     Va-ya'as et ha-krashim   558                 Rabbi Corber

7.         37             1 - 16       Va-ya'as Betzal'el           559                 Rabbi Corber 

             Shemot                                    HaChodesh              Etz Chayim        Readers

Maftir      12    1 - 20                               Vayomer Ad'              380                     Elliott Michaelson

                  Yechezkel                                HaChodesh               Etz Chayim          Readers         

Haftarah    45:18 to 46:15                                                          1290                    Rabbi Corber

Siddur

The Rabbinical Assembly created downloads of the siddurim to use during these extraordinary times. Please use this link, follow the instructions and choose the Siddur Sim Shalom. 

Looking forward to sharing services with you.

Sincerely,

Beit Rayim Synagogue and School