Dearest Congregation P’nai Tikvah,
As we move our community online through Passover, here is what we are envisioning.
We will be using the Zoom video platform, which allows us to virtually come together as a community. You can easily navigate the screen settings, allowing everyone to appear on screen (kind of like the beginning of the Brady Bunch tv show), or you can set it to show whoever is speaking on the full screen. You can get a jump start by following the instructions below and getting set up in advance; then when it is time for services, you just will follow the link and voila! Zoom can be accessed from your computer, tablet or smartphone. If you don’t have any of these, you can still join in by telephone. We are here to help you if you need some guidance.
One of the warmest things about P’nai Tikvah is the participatory nature of everything we do and that won’t change. If you are interested in offering a prayer or a song or something else, please email me at rebjamie@pnaitikvahlv.org.
Our online schedule is as follows:
Shabbat Services Friday, March 20th 7:30 pm Friday, April 3rd 6:30 pm – Tot Shabbat, (please RSVP to rebjamie@pnaitikvahlv.org) 7:30 pm – Community services
Torah Study Saturday, March 21st 10:00 am Saturday, April 4th 10:00 am
Passover Seder Thursday, April 9th 6:00 pm $18 per household includes one Haggadah. Additional copies, $7 each. You can register HERE!
For those who would join me to light candles as a community with friends far and near, I’ll be hosting Reb Jamie’s Candlelighting/Welcoming Shabbat Friday, March 27th 6:30 pm Friday, April 10th 6:30 pm
Getting Online Here are some tips to help you prepare. If you have time, give it a try now so we can work the kinks out in advance. if you need help setting this up on your computer, call us at 702-436-4900 and leave a message. Someone will get back to you who can talk you through the steps.
To Join via Video Chat for Shabbat and Candlelighting*: Go to https://zoom.us/j/5408815116
*You must have a camera on your computer to use this option.
The screen should launch or (the first time only) ask you download Zoom. You can choose to have the audio run through your computer or through your phone. (It is your preference, though your connection may be better with the audio through your phone.)
To Join via Phone:
Dial 1-669-900-6833 Enter your meeting ID: 5408815116
Note: This is my Zoom room information. We may be using additional Zoom rooms for our various activities, but we will always notify you as to which Zoom link to access.
We are so looking forward to coming together as a community next Shabbat.
B’Shalom,
Reb Jamie Cantor Marla Rabbi Mintz
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