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As shuls look to transition to more virtual community programs, we hope to offer
- Torah:
Daf Yomi:
- accessing already running shiurim with local whatsapp
- asking people to “tweet” one line of response to something they learned that day, just to keep people on target.
- have a dvar Torah at the end of each perek
Shiurim sites:
Avoda: (using conference call or video platform, i.e., zoom)
Shabbat:
- Pre-Shabbat message
- Virtual pre-Shabbat story
- Virtual Kabbalat Shabbos
- Havdalah
Weekday:
- Virtual davening
- Whatsapp group for updates
Tehillim:
- Whatsapp create a rolling Tehillim group
- Consecutive Tehillim group collaborative Tehillim readings automatically
- Tehillim spreadsheet make a copy to create your own Tehillim list
Gemilut Chasadim:
Vulnerable populations and their needs:
- Elderly – shopping, check-in phone calls
- Mashgichim – relief fund
- Singles – check-in, Shabbat meals
Chesed Platforms:
- Free Meal Calendar for New Parents, Surgery, Illness, and More
- SignUpGenius.com: Free Online Sign Up Forms
- Signup Zone
- Youcanbookme.com
Pesach:
Food purchases:
- Exploring distribution at larger spaces like shuls
- Exploring delivery service
Halachik preparation
– What is a halachic prep for Pesach?
– Cooking demo?
Activities: (via zoom)
- Challah bake
- Exercise class
- Family/Friends whatsapp groups
- Talent show with kids
- Virtual paint-night
- Scavenger hunt and challenges for families – i.e. build the biggest…and send in a picture, some up with a song for…
Mental Health:
- Nightly support groups run by a rotation of mental health professionals
- Keep your regular schedule (davening, bedtime)
- Get fresh air
- Educational-psychological 5” thought daily (email/audio)
Synagogue support:
- Boilerplate letter for synagogues, mikvaot