The synagogue is still closed. We’re sure you’ve noticed. And yet, thanks to the miracle of technology and the wonder of Zoom (currently $384.53 per share, up from $70.26 one year ago), lots of us attend services every week. While relaxing at home, snacks at the ready, we sing the songs, recite the prayers, and thoroughly enjoy the informal nature of prayer every Friday at 7:30 p.m. And we return on Saturday mornings at 9:30, when with a minyan each week these days, we participate in the Torah service — streamed from our beloved sanctuary — leave the weekdays behind, and explore the lessons taught by the ancients.

The operative phrase, of course, is “with a minyan each week.” And that’s where you come in. Make a minyan to recite the kaddish. Make a minyan to read the  par’sha of the week. Make a minyan to feel like a Jew. Make a minyan to experience communal prayer. Make a minyan to feel the glorious effect all week long.

Please let us know when you will help us make a minyan. Visit the shul’s website (www.tiferethisraelgreenport.org). At the banner at the top of the page, click on “Calendars.” Click on “Minyan.” Fill in your name and the dates you will attend, and submit. It’s so easy, and it will mean so much to our members et al to know that a minyan awaits. Enjoy the great feeling.