VIRTUAL SHABBAT
Eldersburg Jewish Congregation will be holding a Virtual Family Shabbat on March 27, 2020. Please follow the General ZOOM Directions before 7:00 that evening. We recommend using a computer if you have one, you will be able to see all your friends.
Lastly, remember to get your candles, wine and shabbat book (if you have a copy at home).
Lastly, remember to get your candles, wine and shabbat book (if you have a copy at home).
General Zoom Directions
Computer Directions
1. Go to Zoom.us and select JOIN A MEETING from the top right corner of the screen. 2. Enter the ZOOM MEETING ID number 568-897-693 . 3. Download and install the software when prompted and open after installation. 4. Enter the ZOOM MEETING ID number 568-897-693 again if necessary. 5. Enter your family name and select JOIN. 6. You will get a message "Waiting for the host to start this meeting". 7. Wait for the fun to begin! |
Phone/Tablet Directions
1. Go to the app store and download Zoom Cloud Meetings. 2. Enter the ZOOM MEETING ID number 568-897-693 . 3. Enter the ZOOM MEETING ID number 568-897-693 again if necessary. 4. Enter your Family name and select JOIN. 5. You will get a message "Waiting for the host to start this meeting". 6. Wait for the fun to begin! |
NOTE: Once you have zoom set-up on your computer or phone/tablet, you can also access the virtual Shabbat by going to the following link https://us04web.zoom.us/j/568897693
Zoom Tips
Below is a screen shot of the toolbar in Zoom details of what each icon does, directions on how to see all your friends during the session and how to Pin The Host to your screen.
- Mute/Unmute your own audio. You can also select your audio input here by clicking the up arrow next to the microphone icon.
- Start/Stop your own video. You can also select you video input here by clicking the up arrow next to the video camera icon.
- Invite more people to join by email or meeting ID.
- Participants shows you a list of people who are logged in.
- Share Screen share your desktop (everything you have open) or select a specific application to share (e.g., web browser, Google apps, whiteboard)
- Chat allows you to send a message to the host or individual logged in.
- Record allows you to record the session to your computer.
- Reactions allows you to react to the host by clapping or giving a thumbs up.
- Leave Meeting ends the Zoom session.
A. Select the blue box above the hosts name to Pin the Video to your screen or Chat with them directly. Pinning the video will keep their screen on your screen.
B. Select the blue box above your name to change your profile picture, name, start your video or mute your audio.
C. Select Gallery View to see all participants on the screen.
B. Select the blue box above your name to change your profile picture, name, start your video or mute your audio.
C. Select Gallery View to see all participants on the screen.