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If you're thinking of converting to Judaism: Completion of the Intro Program fulfills the learning requirements for conversion of the Rabbinical Assembly of America. Once you finish the course requirements and secure a sponsoring rabbi, you are eligible to become officially part of the Jewish People. If you're already Jewish: Whether you were born Jewish but never quite learned what it’s all about, you’re back after a long hiatus, or you’re just looking for a deeper understanding of your heritage, most of us could use a bit of a refresher. Jews from all walks of life enroll in the program: from people who had a Jewish day school education to those whose strongest connection was the annual box of matza on the kitchen counter. More details to follow. Please let us know if you're interested. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98601669614?pwd=ajU1YldEOFVKOGRDL0RQaVNId2QrQT09 Meeting ID: 986 0166 9614 Passcode: 278508 One tap mobile +16699006833,,98601669614# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,98601669614# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) Meeting ID: 986 0166 9614 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aBrvMx0uI

Hoshanah Rabbah, the seventh day of Sukkot is a semi-holiday in its own right. Still counted among the days of Hol Hamoed (intermediate days of the festival), this day’s name means “the great hoshanah.” A hoshanah is a series of seven liturgical poems calling upon God to rescue and redeem the Jewish people, primarily by sending rain. When is Sukkot 2020? Click here to find out. Hoshanah Rabbah was viewed by the rabbis of the Talmud as a mini-Yom Kippur, a day on which the entire Jewish community is judged by God to be worthy or not of the seasonal rains. All seven hoshanot prayers are recited in seven hakkafot, or processions, around the sanctuary. At the conclusion of the seven processions, a special ritual is conducted in which the branches of the willow (the lulav ) are struck upon the ground. This is a symbolic attempt to rid ourselves of any remaining sins (the leaves representing these transgressions) that might influence God’s decision to send the seasonal rains. And this will be the link for Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah: Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor through Simchat Torah - Saturday, 10/10 at 9:30am, Yizkor approx. 11:30am; Saturday, 10/10 - Simchat Torah - at 7pm; Sunday, 10/11 at 9:30am https://zoom.us/j/94118426038?pwd=d2VPNG5KNld3TGJPcWRiQ3VhRVpWQT09 Meeting ID: 941 1842 6038 Passcode: 243451 One tap mobile +16699006833,,97071547999# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,97071547999# US (Houston) Dial by your location - Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aGOj0Do9N

Designed for ages 10 - 13 for students preparing for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Improving Hebrew reading skills, studying Torah. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73337554944?pwd=aS81dEJyb3Y4KzhYNThzUUlGT2xXdz09

Simchat Torah (Day of Celebrating the Torah) for Hebrew Year 5781 begins at sundown on Saturday, 10 October 2020 and ends at nightfall on Sunday, 11 October 2020. Simchat Torah or Simḥath Torah (also Simkhes Toreh, Hebrew: שִׂמְחַת תורָה, lit., "Rejoicing with/of the Torah,") is a celebration marking the conclusion of the annual cycle of public Torah readings, and the beginning of a new cycle. Simchat Torah is a component of the Biblical Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret ("Eighth Day of Assembly"), which follows immediately after the festival of Sukkot in the month of Tishrei (mid-September to early October on the Gregorian calendar).

Expect to be both inspired and entertained by our modern Friday Evening services as we proceed through Shabbat Ma'ariv. Sermons are designed to integrate the current Torah portion with modern life situations, making the ancient relevant with the modern. We will now be conducting services live in the synagogue, and also via Zoom with Temple Sholom. Services will start on Friday (4/23) evening at 7:30 pm PT until 08:30 pm PT.  We will use the Siddur Hadash and you can also follow along with the Zoom link.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96272239432?pwd=RS9KNGNLYlc0YlBDMFhLdXFJRTJYQT09 Meeting ID: 962 7223 9432 Passcode: 154482 Dial by your location Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acY94wbMAe We will be using the Sefaria Book of Esther online: https://www.sefaria.org/Esther.1.1?lang=bi or for fun: https://www.sefaria.org/Esther.1.1?vhe=Emoji_Megillah&lang=bi So after your fast, wear your masks bring your groggers and lets have some fun.

I am typically in my office at Temple Sholom of Ontario on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 am - 1:15 pm. I am typically available unless I have a pre-arranged appointment or commitment.

We will learn about and discuss the week's Torah portion. Topic: Torah Study with Rabbi Stephen Epstein Starting Tuesday, December 1, 2020 Time: 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Every week until Feb 23, 2021 Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98302034641?pwd=ZzRmZ3JKY2dPMFBGanp3TlVvTkJadz09 Meeting ID: 983 0203 4641 Passcode: 475671 One tap mobile +16699006833,,98302034641# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,98302034641# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 983 0203 4641 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adzAEBMdc0

Expect to be inspired by innovative prayer services. This is a Conservative Synagogue service using a variety of means to get you involved. We move steadily through the prayer service and highlight with explanations of the various prayers and their order; discussions about Torah. Please join us and see if you don't get excited about Judaism all over again. We will be conducting services live and also via Zoom with Temple Sholom. Services will start on Saturday (4/24) morning at 10:00 am PT until 12:00 pm PT.  We will use the Siddur Hadash and you can also follow along with the Zoom link.

We will learn prayers, sing accompanied by musical instruments Talk about holidays and festivals throughout the Jewish year Life Cycle events Other timely topics https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73337554944?pwd=aS81dEJyb3Y4KzhYNThzUUlGT2xXdz09

Shmini Atzeret (Eighth Day of Assembly) for Hebrew Year 5781 begins at sundown on Friday, 9 October 2020 and ends at nightfall on Saturday, 10 October 2020. Shemini Atzeret (שמיני עצרת - "the Eighth [day] of Assembly") is a Jewish holiday. It is celebrated on the 22nd day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (first month of calendar). In the Diaspora, an additional day is celebrated, the second day being separately referred to as Simchat Torah. In Israel and Reform Judaism, the holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are combined into a single day and the names are used interchangeably.