Megillah Readings (& ON ZOOM) on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th February 2021
To accommodate all those who would like to hear the Megillah, we are planning on at least 2 Megillah readings (which will also be on zoom) on Thursday 25th February, the first following Maariv and the 2nd will be a stand-alone reading. On Purim morning, Friday 26th February, there will be 2 readings (which will also be on zoom), the first following Shacharit and the 2nd reading will be later in the morning.
The times are: Thursday 25th February 6.45pm and 9pm
Friday 26th February 7.40am and 10.30am
SEE BELOW FOR INFORMATION ABOUT ZOOMED READINGS.
Due to current guidance no children of primary school age or below are allowed to attend.
To help us, we would like to ask that you respond to this email or call the Shule office to confirm and book which Megillah reading(s) you would like to attend by latest Friday 19th February. Please use table below.
All readings will be arranged in a safe and socially distanced way. If you have any queries, please call Wendi.
PURIM ATTENDANCE FORM FOR MEGILLAH READING (SEE BELOW)
I have been asked about the shul having zoom megilla readings and I would like to answer the question posed to me.
Halachically, one has not fulfilled their obligation of hearing the megilla when it is read on zoom. For this reason, I would urge anyone who isn’t vulnerable or shielding to try and hear the megilla in person. We will be having secure and extra secure readings with increased social distancing as well as offering private readings for people in a legal and socially distanced manner. If you would like to take advantage of any of the above options please be in contact with the shul.
In cases where people are vulnerable and cannot avail themselves to any of the above options there is no obligation to hear the megilla. However, in order to allow people to still feel part of the community, we will be streaming the megilla via zoom at the same time as it will be read in shul.
The times are: Thursday 25th February 6.45pm and 9pm
Friday 26th February 7.40am and 10.30am
PLEASE NOTE ONCE THE MEGILLA READING HAS COMMENCED NOBODY ELSE WILL BE ABLE TO THE ENTER THE MEETING, SO PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE ON TIME.
Megilla Reading Table.pdf
