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In this newsletter:
Shabbat Tefillot Update: Please Read
Shiviti Studio Campaign: Help Us Help You!
Lecture at The Sephardi Habura (UK)VIDEO
A Humble Giant: A Tribute To Rabbi Dovid Feinstein ARTICLE
Shabbat Times and Schedule
Mazal Tov Announcements
Tefillah Guidelines
Virtual Havdalah via Zoom
Join our Google Classroom to participate in online classes All classes resume TBA
Shabbat Tefillot Update: Please Read
As of 12:00am Saturday morning, San Diego is entering the most restrictive COVID tier, purple. This will last for a minimum of 21 days.
We will meet one last time tonight for Kabbalat Shabbat in our new (temporary) location in the UC Marketplace center. It would be tremendous to see everyone join together for this!
This Shabbat day, we will have no communal Tefillah. Please plan accordingly.
For now, future Shabbatot will most likely revert back to the Rabbi and Rabbanit's home.
B'ezrat Hashem as soon as we can do so safely and legally, we will return to in-person programming at the Bet Knesset.
Shacharit: 9:00am Latest Shema: 8:18am or 8:56am
Latest Shacharit: 9:48am
Mincha: 4:15pm
Seudah Shelishit and Q&A Learning Session with Rabbi Yonatan: 4:45pm Please pack and bring your own Seudah Shelishit - food will not be provided by the Kehillah.
Arvit: 5:31pm
Shabbat Ends: 5:31pm
Havdalahvia Zoom: 6:00pm
Tefillah Guidelines When Praying At Home
A few inner-Kehillah guidelines from Rabbi Yonatan Halevy
Netz. When praying without a Minyan, it is ideal to pray at Netz. It is the opinion of Mori HaRav Yaakov Peretz shlit"a that even on a regular basis, it is preferable to pray at Netz without a Minyan, than it is to pray with a Minyan after Netz.
Time of Tefillah. One should always try to pray when the community is praying, even without a Minyan. For example, on Shabbat morning, if not praying with Netz, pray at the same time the Kehillah usually prays.
Torah Reading. The vast majority of the Poskim are of the opinion that the reading of the Torah is not an obligation on the individual, but rather on the community. Therefore, when praying alone, there is no need to read the Torah. Nonetheless, it is proper to read the Torah portion on your own (in Hebrew or English), perhaps choosing a commentary of your choice. You may do the same for the Haftarah.
Decorum. It is proper to create an atmosphere that is conducive to Tefillah even when praying alone. Dress as you would to the Bet Knesset, use your Siddur instead of a phone, etc.
Sing your heart out! Unlike when praying with a Minyan, there is no pressure to keep up a certain pace. Instead of rushing - try the opposite! Sing and read out loud like you would in Bet Knesset, even adding your own favorite tunes and melodies!
Praying as a family. Unlike at the Kehillah where we separate for prayer, this is an opportunity to pray and sing with your spouse, and create a unique Tefillah experience. When was the last time your child was able to sing to you the Tefillot they have learned in school and have you accompany them? The few Shabbatot in my life that I have had to stay home from Bet Knesset, were blessed with the opportunity to pray alongside the Rabbanit and pour out our hearts to HaKadosh Baruch Hu together. Seize the opportunity!
Mazal Tov Announcements
Mazal Tov! Mazal Tov!
To have your joyous occasion mentioned here, kindly email info@kshsd.org the week before. Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim does not have a record of occasions and announces only what we are provided by our members each week!
Zoom for Video Meetings!
We are utilizing state-of-the-art technology to continue our Torah classes.
Each class series has its own unique login code.
For classes, see the information below on joining our Google Classroom.
Virtual Havdalah via Zoom
Rabbi Yonatan Halevy is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Virtual Havdalah with Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim Time: Nov 14, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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