Shabbat Shalom from Rabbi Arnow 6/17/2022
Dear Kol Rinah Family,
I was recently asked what my "specialty" is as a rabbi. I responded that I give a good class on the weekly Torah portion (in my humble opinion).
So here's something I've been thinking about that, recently. Torah Talk is the class on the weekly Torah portion that Rabbi Shafrin and I take turns teaching each week. We used to do the class (pre-Covid) during the time of the Torah reading on Saturday mornings. During Covid we moved it to Fridays at noon on Zoom, which is where it's stayed.
We have a few people who come on Zoom, who would not be able to come in person. And we also have people who don't come because they're busy on Fridays at noon.
I'd think about moving it back to Saturdays during the Torah service, but with maybe 35 people there during the Torah service, taking people out during the Torah service would leave the room even more empty. And some of the people coming on Zoom are there on Saturday morning but wouldn't leave and miss the Torah reading. There were people who used to come Saturday mornings specifically for Torah Talk who might come if we restarted it on Saturday mornings. It is nice to have a critical mass--with just a couple of people, it's not as much fun or as interesting. And our attendance on Zoom has waned, 2+ years into Covid...
So what to do? We could do it twice, which has a critical mass problem. We could go back and forth, sometimes on Fridays, sometimes on Saturdays. (Could be confusing.) What other creative solutions do you have? If you're someone who comes, or used to come, or would come again, what thoughts do you have?
I will be leading Torah Talk today at noon; we'll look at the those words you've probably sung, "Vayehi binsoa aharon vayomer Moshe..." Join us on Zoom.
Services tonight will not be at our building, neither inside nor outside it! Instead we'll be at the Shaw Park South Shelter (where Lag B'Omer was this year and last) at 6pm for an abbreviated service and byo picnic dinner. We'll have the challah and grapejuice. All are welcome; the playground is nearby for those so inclined.
Candle lighting is at 8:11pm.
Tomorrow morning services will be at 9:30am in the Sanctuary. Mincha will be at
8pm, and Shabbat end at about 9:14pm.
Calling all gardeners! Our new KR Gardening Circle will be meeting on Zoom Tuesday evening at 7:30pm (details here) to begin planning some gardening activities to beautify and enhance our grounds at the shul. We could use your enthusiasm and/or green thumbs!
We're in the midst of planning for Summerfest, which will be an amazing music festival Sunday August 21 here (outside) at Kol Rinah. We need your support and sponsorships: https://www.kolrinahstl.org/form/Summerfest-Voice.html !
May we all stay safe and healthy, and I hope to see you soon.
Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Noah Arnow
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 (but not on Jewish holidays)
Friday evenings when not in person one hour before candle lighting
I was recently asked what my "specialty" is as a rabbi. I responded that I give a good class on the weekly Torah portion (in my humble opinion).
So here's something I've been thinking about that, recently. Torah Talk is the class on the weekly Torah portion that Rabbi Shafrin and I take turns teaching each week. We used to do the class (pre-Covid) during the time of the Torah reading on Saturday mornings. During Covid we moved it to Fridays at noon on Zoom, which is where it's stayed.
We have a few people who come on Zoom, who would not be able to come in person. And we also have people who don't come because they're busy on Fridays at noon.
I'd think about moving it back to Saturdays during the Torah service, but with maybe 35 people there during the Torah service, taking people out during the Torah service would leave the room even more empty. And some of the people coming on Zoom are there on Saturday morning but wouldn't leave and miss the Torah reading. There were people who used to come Saturday mornings specifically for Torah Talk who might come if we restarted it on Saturday mornings. It is nice to have a critical mass--with just a couple of people, it's not as much fun or as interesting. And our attendance on Zoom has waned, 2+ years into Covid...
So what to do? We could do it twice, which has a critical mass problem. We could go back and forth, sometimes on Fridays, sometimes on Saturdays. (Could be confusing.) What other creative solutions do you have? If you're someone who comes, or used to come, or would come again, what thoughts do you have?
I will be leading Torah Talk today at noon; we'll look at the those words you've probably sung, "Vayehi binsoa aharon vayomer Moshe..." Join us on Zoom.
Services tonight will not be at our building, neither inside nor outside it! Instead we'll be at the Shaw Park South Shelter (where Lag B'Omer was this year and last) at 6pm for an abbreviated service and byo picnic dinner. We'll have the challah and grapejuice. All are welcome; the playground is nearby for those so inclined.
Candle lighting is at 8:11pm.
Tomorrow morning services will be at 9:30am in the Sanctuary. Mincha will be at
8pm, and Shabbat end at about 9:14pm.
Calling all gardeners! Our new KR Gardening Circle will be meeting on Zoom Tuesday evening at 7:30pm (details here) to begin planning some gardening activities to beautify and enhance our grounds at the shul. We could use your enthusiasm and/or green thumbs!
We're in the midst of planning for Summerfest, which will be an amazing music festival Sunday August 21 here (outside) at Kol Rinah. We need your support and sponsorships: https://www.kolrinahstl.org/
May we all stay safe and healthy, and I hope to see you soon.
Shabbat shalom,
Rabbi Noah Arnow
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 (but not on Jewish holidays)
Friday evenings when not in person one hour before candle lighting
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.
Friday nights when in person and Shabbat mornings
Fridays, 6pm (no streaming if services are at Shaw Park or our courtyard)
Saturdays, 9:30am
Click the link below, then click the triangular "play" buttom:
tinyurl.com/KR-Streaming
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.”
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.
Friday nights when in person and Shabbat mornings
Fridays, 6pm (no streaming if services are at Shaw Park or our courtyard)
Saturdays, 9:30am
Click the link below, then click the triangular "play" buttom:
tinyurl.com/KR-Streaming
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.”
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