Using Technology on Shabbat and Yom Tov

The use of Zoom on Shabbat surfaces many questions.  The Committee on Jewish Law and Standards of the Conservative Movement provides guidance on its usage, but there is no unanimous opinion.  Rabbi Bill Siemers and our Ritual Committee have made the determinations of what is acceptable during the pandemic (and moving forward) for our congregation.

We have learned that Zoom and livestreaming have increased accessibility to our services to a range of Jews.  This unexpected outcome of the pandemic will inform our offerings moving forward.

• Committee on Jewish Law and Standards Guidance for Remote Minyanim (COVID-19)
• Streaming Services on Shabbat and Yom Tov (Teshuvah by Rabbi Joshua Heller)
• Wired to the Kadosh Barukh Hu: Minyan Via Internet