Shabbat Shalom and CHAG PURIM SAMEACH from Rabbi Shafrin! 2/26/2021
Dear Kol Rinah Families,
Chag Sameach everyone!
If you are reading this email right now, I want you to STOP. Seriously, stop reading and take a moment to find a place to donate.
One of the most important mitzvot you can do is to help those in need. Today, on Purim, matanot l'evyonim, or giving to support those who are in need, is a key mitzvah, so much so that the rabbis went so far as to say anyone who has their hand out should be given what they need.
Ideally, we try to give money and support directly into the hand of a needy person, but if you cannot do that, you can enable another person or organization to be your agent. Here are a few places where you can donate right now in order to help others:
The Harvey Kornblum Food Pantry: https://jfsstl.org/support/donate/
Leket Yisrael: https://matanotleevyonim.leket.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAst2BBhDJARIsAGo2ldUsMxMv8tQOJr1Oy7YO46aTlugG8k91SntcJWZzDzj_pjPQbT9RA8AaArmdEALw_wcB
MAZON: The Jewish Response to Hunger- https://give.mazon.org/give/323742/#!/donation/checkout
Please take a moment, as we celebrate this festival of joy, to spread that joy to others in need.
Shabbat Shalom and Chodesh tov,
Rabbi Shafrin
--
I want to wish a huge Yashar Koach to all of our Megillah readers from last night and this morning, as well as Benj Singer for organizing the Purim Schpeil videos, Melissa Bellows for editing them, and Bill Kaufman for all of his technology help.
ALL ZOOM LINKS FOR THE EVENTS BELOW CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS EMAIL.
This Shabbat's Parashah is Tetzaveh
Torah Reading: Exodus 28:31-29:18
Haftarah: Ezekiel 43:10-27
As a community, Kol Rinah, our clergy, and our entire leadership are committed to the health and safety of our members. We are constantly evaluating how we can build meaningful, relational experiences while proactively working to ensure the health and safety of all people who participate in any of our events, services, classes, and communal experiences.
To learn more about our current safety protocols, masking/social distancing guideline, vaccine information, and official Kol Rinah logo masks, please follow the link below:
https://www.kolrinahstl.org/covid-safety
This afternoon at 4:30 pm we'll have mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat using the link below. Please NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR KABBALAT SHABBAT THIS WEEK and make sure to check the start time for Kabbalat Shabbat services each week; as Shabbat continues to start later, we will be moving the time back by half an hour every few weeks.
Candle lighting is at 5:33 pm, and Shabbat ends at 6:37 pm on Saturday night.
Saturday morning we'll be streaming services from the Sanctuary beginning at 9:30 am.
We be joining together for our first ever Kol Chadash service, a new Shabat morning spiritual experience. We will bring together new melodies and words of Torah to create what we hope will be a deep and moving experience. We'll be focusing on some particular prayers and words, and only including parts that don't require a minyan. Watch, sing and be with us from 9:30-11:30am, and share your feedback!
Please see the link below for the streaming information: https://player2.streamspot.com/?playerId=3506a4c8
Today, I will be leading a Torah Talk session focusing on a few sections of the Megillah and what they can share with us this year. We will be starting at noon, and you can find the link for Torah talk below.
ZOOM AND STREAMING LINKS
To join our Zoom Minyanim or classes, click on the desired meeting link, or call into either of the following numbers:
+1 312 626 6799
+1 646 558 8656
Then, when prompted, enter the Meeting ID of the desired minyan/class then press #. Then, when prompted, enter the password then press #.
Services (all times Central)
Evening Minyan on Zoom
Sunday-Thursday evenings at 6pm, Friday evening at 3:00pm
Morning Minyan on Zoom
Monday-Friday mornings at 7am; Sunday mornings and national holidays at 8am (not including Jewish holidays)
Learning Opportunities
Torah Talk with Rabbi Arnow or Rabbi Shafrin
Every Friday at 12pm
Join us for study and discussion of the week's Torah portion.
Zoom & Learn Series
Sundays at 11:30am,
Shabbat morning
Saturdays, 9:30am
Click the link below, then click the triangular "play" buttom:
https://player2.streamspot.com/?playerId=3506a4c8
Until shortly before 9:30am, there will a filler screen, but livestreamed video and sound will both start around 9:30am.
You can also set your computer or device in advance so that this link will continue streaming continuously and you will not have to press any buttons on Shabbat. To make sure that your device will not shut itself down or do into sleep mode, follow the directions below to disable sleep mode:
For PC:
To disable automatic Sleep:
1. Open up Power Options in the Control Panel. In Windows 10 you can get there from right clicking on the start menu and going to Power Options
2. Click "change plan settings" next to your current power plan
3. Change "Put the computer to sleep" to never
4. Click "Save Changes"
For Apple Products:
1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click "Energy Saver."
2. Do either of the following:
a. Set the amount of time your computer or display should wait before going to sleep: Drag the “Computer sleep” and “Display sleep” sliders, or the “Turn display off after” slider.
b. Keep your Mac from going to sleep automatically: Select “Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off.”
Chag Sameach everyone!
If you are reading this email right now, I want you to STOP. Seriously, stop reading and take a moment to find a place to donate.
One of the most important mitzvot you can do is to help those in need. Today, on Purim, matanot l'evyonim, or giving to support those who are in need, is a key mitzvah, so much so that the rabbis went so far as to say anyone who has their hand out should be given what they need.
Ideally, we try to give money and support directly into the hand of a needy person, but if you cannot do that, you can enable another person or organization to be your agent. Here are a few places where you can donate right now in order to help others:
The Harvey Kornblum Food Pantry: https://jfsstl.org/support/donate/
Leket Yisrael: https://matanotleevyonim.leket.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAst2BBhDJARIsAGo2ldUsMxMv8tQOJr1Oy7YO46aTlugG8k91SntcJWZzDzj_pjPQbT9RA8AaArmdEALw_wcB
MAZON: The Jewish Response to Hunger- https://give.mazon.org/give/323742/#!/donation/checkout
Please take a moment, as we celebrate this festival of joy, to spread that joy to others in need.
Shabbat Shalom and Chodesh tov,
Rabbi Shafrin
--
I want to wish a huge Yashar Koach to all of our Megillah readers from last night and this morning, as well as Benj Singer for organizing the Purim Schpeil videos, Melissa Bellows for editing them, and Bill Kaufman for all of his technology help.
ALL ZOOM LINKS FOR THE EVENTS BELOW CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THIS EMAIL.
This Shabbat's Parashah is Tetzaveh
Torah Reading: Exodus 28:31-29:18
Haftarah: Ezekiel 43:10-27
As a community, Kol Rinah, our clergy, and our entire leadership are committed to the health and safety of our members. We are constantly evaluating how we can build meaningful, relational experiences while proactively working to ensure the health and safety of all people who participate in any of our events, services, classes, and communal experiences.
To learn more about our current safety protocols, masking/social distancing guideline, vaccine information, and official Kol Rinah logo masks, please follow the link below:
https://www.kolrinahstl.org/covid-safety
This afternoon at 4:30 pm we'll have mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat using the link below. Please NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR KABBALAT SHABBAT THIS WEEK and make sure to check the start time for Kabbalat Shabbat services each week; as Shabbat continues to start later, we will be moving the time back by half an hour every few weeks.
Candle lighting is at 5:33 pm, and Shabbat ends at 6:37 pm on Saturday night.
Saturday morning we'll be streaming services from the Sanctuary beginning at 9:30 am.
We be joining together for our first ever Kol Chadash service, a new Shabat morning spiritual experience. We will bring together new melodies and words of Torah to create what we hope will be a deep and moving experience. We'll be focusing on some particular prayers and words, and only including parts that don't require a minyan. Watch, sing and be with us from 9:30-11:30am, and share your feedback!
Please see the link below for the streaming information: https://player2.streamspot.com/?playerId=3506a4c8
Today, I will be leading a Torah Talk session focusing on a few sections of the Megillah and what they can share with us this year. We will be starting at noon, and you can find the link for Torah talk below.
ZOOM AND STREAMING LINKS
To join our Zoom Minyanim or classes, click on the desired meeting link, or call into either of the following numbers:
+1 312 626 6799
+1 646 558 8656
Then, when prompted, enter the Meeting ID of the desired minyan/class then press #. Then, when prompted, enter the password then press #.
Services (all times Central)
Evening Minyan on Zoom
Sunday-Thursday evenings at 6pm, Friday evening at 3:00pm
Morning Minyan on Zoom
Monday-Friday mornings at 7am; Sunday mornings and national holidays at 8am (not including Jewish holidays)
Learning Opportunities
Torah Talk with Rabbi Arnow or Rabbi Shafrin
Every Friday at 12pm
Join us for study and discussion of the week's Torah portion.
Zoom & Learn Series
Sundays at 11:30am,
Shabbat morning
Saturdays, 9:30am
Click the link below, then click the triangular "play" buttom:
https://player2.streamspot.com/?playerId=3506a4c8
Until shortly before 9:30am, there will a filler screen, but livestreamed video and sound will both start around 9:30am.
You can also set your computer or device in advance so that this link will continue streaming continuously and you will not have to press any buttons on Shabbat. To make sure that your device will not shut itself down or do into sleep mode, follow the directions below to disable sleep mode:
For PC:
To disable automatic Sleep:
1. Open up Power Options in the Control Panel. In Windows 10 you can get there from right clicking on the start menu and going to Power Options
2. Click "change plan settings" next to your current power plan
3. Change "Put the computer to sleep" to never
4. Click "Save Changes"
For Apple Products:
1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click "Energy Saver."
2. Do either of the following:
a. Set the amount of time your computer or display should wait before going to sleep: Drag the “Computer sleep” and “Display sleep” sliders, or the “Turn display off after” slider.
b. Keep your Mac from going to sleep automatically: Select “Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off.”
Mon, May 5 2025
7 Iyyar 5785
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Mornings- M, T, W, F 7am & Sun 8am.
Evenings- Sun-Th 6pm.
Log in to view the Zoom Links page.
Thursday mornings 7am are in-person only.
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am – 3pm
Phone: 314-727-1747
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Phone: 314-727-1747
Mon, May 5 2025 7 Iyyar 5785