Brief Update From The Rabbi: NEW Shabbat Mornings!
Shabbat Tefillot Update: Please Read
High Holiday Pledges Reminder
Expanding Horizons: The Shattered Wall Of Israel (Part 2) VIDEO
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 this week
Update Regarding Daniel Schwartz
Please continue to keep my dear uncle, Dan Schwartz (Yitzchak Daniel ben Batya Elana), in your thoughts while praying and learning.
A founding member and pioneer of our Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim community, he has been battling COVID in the ICU for a few weeks now. As of the writing of this email, he is in stable but critical condition.
לרפואת יצחק דניאל בן בתיה אילנה לרפואה שלימה בתוך שאר חולי ישראל
All the Rabbi's classes at the Shiviti Bet Midrash this week will be dedicated to his swift and complete recovery.
On behalf of Denise and the family, I share their thanks for your prayers and Mitzvot in his honor, and ask that you continue increasing in all the good you have been doing for him!
Brief Update From The Rabbi
Shalom!
As we enter our twelfth Shabbat in purple tier, we will continue meeting in our backyard for Shabbat.
As it has been getting chilly in the evenings, please make sure that you dress warmly for the weather to ensure that you are comfortable. Please remember to bring your own chair and Siddur as these will not be provided.
Also, if the weather changes for the worse and it rains, that particular Tefillah will automatically be cancelled.
As per our communal meeting last Wednesday we plan to add regulation-abiding Shabbat morning meetings to our schedule, beginning this Shabbat (1/29-30) - weather-permitting.
All COVID regulations will be strictly adhered to as in the past. Thank you for keeping each other safe.
Due to an uptick in cases I remind you that:
If one has been infected with COVID-19 or has self-quarantined because of exposure to an individual infected or suspected to have been infected with COVID-19, must be symptom-free for at least 14 days before attending in-person meetings.
Wishing you and yours a Shabbat Shalom, Rabbi Yonatan Halevy
Shabbat Tefillot Update: Please Read
All members and regulars who wish to attend this week's Friday and/or Shabbat meetings, must register in advance via our online form. Those who do not register will be unable to attend meetings and will be turned away upon arrival.
Bring your own chair. Each registered member must arrive on Friday with their own chair to place on their designated spot. This chair will be exclusive to them and remain there until removal on Saturday night. Though we have a tent, all furniture must still be removed on Motzaei Shabbat.
Shared items. No Siddurim or other shared articles will be provided. Registered members must make sure to bring their own.
Weather. If the weather changes for the worse and rains, Shabbat Tefillah will automatically be cancelled.
Expanding Horizons: The Shattered Wall Of Israel (Part 2)
In this week's class, we will delve into twelve tragic episodes of discord and in-fighting among the global Jewish community, focusing mainly on the Samaritans, the Essenes, and the Sadducees.
This class is part of our newest series “Expanding Horizons: Refreshing Perspectives From Giants of Jewish Thought” at the Shiviti Bet Midrash UK!
Seudah Shelishit and Q&A Session 5:10pm Please feel free to pack and bring your own bread for Seudah Shelishit - hot vegetarian soup will be provided by the Rabbi and Rabbanit!
Arvit: 5:59pm
Shabbat Ends: 5:59pm
Havdalahvia Zoom: 6:30pm
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!
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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
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