How IKAR's 8 a.m. Zoom minyan became a global Jewish community anchor
A profile of the 8 a.m. Zoom morning minyan (prayer service) offered by IKAR Synagogue in Los Angeles, which has become a vital community hub for Jews worldwide during and after the pandemic. The article explores how this daily 30-minute online service blends traditional Jewish liturgy with progressive spirituality, creating an intimate, participatory, and deeply meaningful ritual that sustains members across time zones and life circumstances.
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'It's a satellite of love,' said Rabbi Sharon Brous, IKAR's senior rabbi, who leads the service once a week.
'I feel like I'm part of a community that cares about me and that I care about,' said one regular participant.
'This is not just a service — it's a lifeline,' another member shared.
'The chat is as much a part of the service as the prayers,' the article notes.
From the article
(RNS) — The 30-minute morning minyan offered through the Los Angeles-based IKAR Synagogue has become the primary form of community and prayer for a group of Jews from around the world.
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