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COVID-19 UPDATE
-New Vaccine Requirement: To attend services, programs, and events, everyone 16 years of age and older must be fully vaccinated by February 14, 2022. We highly recommend children ages 5-15 to be vaccinated. Proof of vaccination may be given by providing your vaccination card upon time of entry or by filling out the Covid-19 Vaccination Attestation Form accessible via the QR Code or link on this page.
-During weekday minyanim, the seats in the back of the sanctuary are now a mask- optional seating area for those vaccinated. Masks are still required on Shabbat.
-During kiddush on Shabbat, the back of the social hall is now designated as a mask-optional area for those wishing to socialize. Outside of this section, unless one is eating, masks are still mandatory.
PA Small Jewish Communities Learning Initiative
Please join with the PA Small Jewish Communities Learning Initiative for learning and inspiration and coming together with friends throughout the Commonwealth.
Our Tri-Community Class Zooms Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Our current Topic: "Speaking to G-d: Twenty Weeks to Understanding the Shemoneh Esrei". Join Rabbis Nisan Andrews, Dovid Kaplan, Elisha Friedman, Alex Hecht, and various guest teachers for this virtual learning.
This class is sponsored by Congregation Ohav Zedek of Wilkes-Barre, Sons of Israel of Allentown, Congregation Degel Israel of Lancaster, Kesher Israel of Harrisburg and the Orthodox Union.
Please call 610-433-6089 for Zoom information.
Kol Nidre
Rabbi Nisan Andrews delivers his 2021 Kol Nidre drasha:
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Jewish Allentown: A Virtual Tour
Watch an overview of our virtual tour of Jewish resources in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The video below is a welcome by Rabbi David Wilensky. See more videos, featuring local community members, on the Virtual Tour page.
We Were Featured in Ami Magazine!
Learn more about all that the Lehigh Valley has to offer in this Ami Magazine article.
Sun, January 23 2022
21 Shevat 5782
Daily Minyanim
Shacharis:
Sun.: 8:30 a.m.
Mon. & Thurs.: 6:30 a.m.
Tues., Wed. & Fri.: 6:45 a.m.
Rosh Chodesh & Fast Days:
6:30 a.m.
Mincha/Maariv:
Jan. 23-27: 4:55 p.m.
Jan. 30-Feb.3: 5:05 p.m.
The following QR Code will allow you to fill out our Covid-19 Vaccination Attestation Form, or click here.
This Shabbos
PARSHAT YITRO
January 21-22
Friday Evening:
Candle Lighting: 4:48 PM
Mincha, Kabbalat Shabbat:
4:50 PM
Shkia (latest time to daven Mincha): 5:06 PM
Tzeit Hachochavimm (repeat Shema): 5:57 PM
Shabbat:
Dr. Grossbard's Gemarah Class: 8:00 AM
Shacharit: 9:00 AM
Latest time for Shema: 9:47 AM
Daf Yomi: NO class this week
Mincha: 4:35 PM
Shkia (latest time for Mincha): 5:07 PM
Shabbat Conclusion: 5:58 PM
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