This Year's High Holy Day Services at Temple Beth Ami

Rabbi Mitchell Novitsky and Rabbi Aaron Griver, Hazzan will be leading all services.

Dear Members, Congregants, Neighbors, & Friends:

The High Holy Days (HHD) are swiftly approaching.  We at Temple Beth Ami (TBA) are planning to have live services in our sanctuary.  Unlike any time in our 65 year history, this year will be different due to COVID-19.  We will be complying with the requirements of the City, State, Federal, CDC and other agencies.

Please know that your safety is a priority at TBA. 

With this in mind certain rules must be observed by every person upon entering our lobby.  Some of them are but not limited to:

• Face masks must be worn at all times in shul, unless you have medical proof with you not to do so
• Temperatures will be taken
• Use of hand sanitizers (gel, sheets, etc.) which will be available in the lobby
• Please bring your own tallit (prayer shawl), head covering and/or kippah (yarmulke) with you
• Other procedures may be instituted as needed

Due to social distancing, we are unable to provide assigned seats.  If you plan to attend any of our HHD Services, it is IMPERATIVE that you register by September 10, 2020 so that we can organize the seating accordingly.  To register, reply to this email or call Jill in the TBA office at 215 673-2511 Monday-Thursday any time after 3:00 PM.  If you do not talk to her directly, please be sure to leave your name and the best phone number for her to reach you at in order to complete your registration.  We will do our best to accommodate everyone who wants to attend, but the number of seats available will be reduced to ensure that we adhere to all social distancing guidelines, therefore we must prioritize our members in good standing.

We at TBA wish everyone a healthy, prosperous and Happy New Year.

Yours in Judaism,

Barry Stucker, President

Temple Beth Ami

Here is the form for this year's Book of Remembrance.  DOWNLOAD PDF Please return the completed form with payment by Friday, September 11, 2020.  Checks should be made out to Temple Beth Ami and sent to us at:

Temple Beth Ami
9201 Old Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19115

If you would like to pay in person stop by during office hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

We are here in the evening but times/days vary so please call before stopping by to confirm someone will be here.  For your convenience, copies of the form are printed and available at the synagogue.  You can find them on the display cases when you walk in or get them from the office.

If you require additional information and/or have any questions contact the office at:
Email: templebethami2@gmail.com
Phone: 215 673-2511
Thank you,
Jill, On Behalf of Temple Beth Ami

TEMPLE BETH AMI EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 2020
ELUL-TISHREI 5780-5781

Wednesday, September 16th at 8:00 PM

Dear Congregants & Friends of Temple Beth Ami:

We realize during these strange and unusual times that not everyone is comfortable leaving the house to attend live services.  Therefore, we have decided to hold a combined special service for Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur over zoom. Rabbi Mitchell Novitsky will be overseeing this abbreviated special service on Wednesday, September 16th at 8:00 PM EDT. We invite anyone who wants to attend the High Holiday Services but can’t as well as those of you who will be joining us in person this year to celebrate the Jewish New Year and the Holiest Day of the Year virtually.

To join the zoom service you can use any one of the following methods with the Meeting ID: 910 4243 3278 (no password required).
Join Online: Either click on the following link or copy and paste it into your browser: https://zoom.us/j/91042433278
Join By Calling: Based on where you are located choose from one following phone numbers to call in:
        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

Meeting ID: 910 4243 3278
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abd2GDh1W

One Tap Mobile:
+16465588656,,91042433278# US (New York)
+13017158592,,91042433278# US (Germantown)

Zoom App: If you have the Zoom App downloaded on your phone or tablet then select the option to “Join” and enter the Meeting ID: 910 4243 3278

Join by SIP: 91042433278@zoomcrc.com

Join by H.323: 162.255.37.11 (US West) / 162.255.36.11 (US East)
Please contact Jill in the office for more information and/or with any questions by replying to this email or calling 215 673-2511 Monday-Thursday 2:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Sincerely,

Temple Beth Ami’s Officers & Board of Directors

Minyan Sign Up

Sunday Mornings 9:00 AM

Monday & Thursday Mornings 7:30 AM

Monday & Thurday Evenings 8:00 PM

Please contact the office at 215 673-2511 or by email form by clicking here and going to our Minyan Sign Up Page.

Thank You with any questions and/or for additional information

Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 18, 2020
Elul 29, 5780
Light Shabbat / Holiday Candles at 6:46 PM         

Saturday, September 19, 2020
Tishrei 1, 5781

Light Holiday Candles after 7:42 PM from a pre-existing flame    
Sunday, September 20, 2020
Tishrei 2, 5781
Holiday Ends 7:40 PM   

LINK TO PARSHAH

Rosh Hashanah Readings

Torah:

Genesis Chapter 21

Numbers Chapter 29

Haftarah: I Samuel Chapter 1