During this difficult time of social distancing and isolation, Congregation Torat El continues to be here for you. Although we are practicing physical distancing, this doesn’t mean we need to distance ourselves emotionally and spiritually.
We are offering the following ways to connect online in virtual environments. Please note that all services and programs require the password that was mailed to you on March 29. If you need to obtain it again, please email Pam.
The following, are links for you to have the ability to join morning and evening minyan, Shabbat Services (both Erev and morning) Rabbi’s Wednesday Lunch & Learn class as well as some new virtual programs:
MINYAN AND SHABBAT SERVICES ON ZOOM:
Evening Minyan and Kabbalat Shabbat Zoom Link Zoom Mtg ID 412-481-673
Monday-Thursday 7:00pm, Fri 7:15pm (if needed, dial in by phone 929-205-6099 Mtg ID 412481673)
(candle lighting Friday, May 1, 7:35pm)
Morning Minyan Zoom Link Zoom Mtg ID 864-689-990
Monday-Friday 8:00am, Sunday 8:30am (if needed, dial in by phone 929-205-6099 Mtg ID 864689990)
Shabbat Morning Service Link Zoom Mtg ID 936-081-766
Mitch Grayson will be chanting the Haftarah this Shabbat, reaching the outstanding goal of chanting every weekly and holiday Haftarah. Yasher Koach and Mazel Tov!
Saturday, May 2, 9:30am-11:15am (if needed, dial in by phone 929-205-6099 Mtg ID 936081766)
OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT:
Lunch & Learn Zoom Mtg ID 908 919 629
Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00PM (if needed, dial in by phone 929-205-6099 Mtg ID 908919629)
Unorthodox – Based on the popular Netflix Mini-Series Zoom Mtg ID 813 1166 1541
Schneur Zalman Newfield, an Assistance Professor of Sociology at Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY), will discuss the hit Netflix series, Unorthodox. Newfield is uniquely qualified to discuss the Unorthodox series. As a young adult, he left his ultra-Orthodox community and set out to create a new life for himself. For his just-released book, Degrees of Separation: Identity Formation While Leaving Ultra-Orthodox Judaism, Newfield interviewed former members of the Lubavitch and Satmar ultra-Orthodox communities about their experiences leaving those sects and beginning new lives. The book is currently available for download on Amazon Kindle and in paperback from Temple University Press.
Thursday, May 14, 7:30pm (if needed, dial in by phone 929-205-6099 Mtg ID 81311661541)
Shavuot Kugel & Cocktails with Stephani Zoom ID 841 8588 0562
We welcome Stephani Schwartz who will be hosting a cooking demonstration just in time for Shavuot!
Congregation Torat El Kosher Cooking Channel debuts with Stephani’s delicious sweet and savory kugel, and her “go-to” frozen Quarantine cocktail!
(Anyone interested in hosting a cooking episode should contact Pam)
Details, ingredient list and Zoom link will follow on weekly email updates.
Tuesday, May 26, 3:00pm (if needed, dial in by phone 929-205-6099 Mtg ID 84185880562)
Annual Congregation Meeting Zoom ID 998 3750 3148
Grab a cup of cofffee and join us for our annual meeting. Vote on the 2020-21 Board of Trustees Slate, Budget Presentation, Capital Campaign Update,Q&A
Sunday, June 7, 9:30am (if needed, dial in by phone 929-205-6099 Mtg ID 99837503148)
MORE THINGS TO KNOW:
The Howell Blood Donor Center is open and in urgent need of blood donations. If you are well and would like to donate, please call 1-899-933-5266 or visit Blood Bank Appointments
We have a team of volunteers ready to help anyone in our temple family who is in need of assistance with food or pharmacy runs. Please contact Pam if you or someone you know might need our help.
Kosher meals on wheels has an influx of holocaust survivors in our area who need meals delivered. Two weeks worth of meals will be delivered. Volunteers are desperately needed. No one would be going into any homes. Gloves will be provided but they ask that you provide your own mask to deliver the food. Please contact Joanne Glassoff if you are able to help.
Additional links will be added as needed and will be included in future updates. All COVID-19 updates from us can be found at https://www.torat-el.org/coronavirus/
Please reach out to the office if you have questions, concerns or need assistance with anything.
Stay safe,
Pam Cardullo
Executive Director