High Holidays Survey 2020

1. Would you participate in a small group (30-40 people) interactive virtual Zoom High Holiday service led by members of the congregation?

2. Would you watch a Beth Sholom High Holiday service live streamed via YouTube led by our clergy?

a. If yes, would you prefer the usual service, or an abridged one?

3. Would you participate in a small group (less than 50 people / 12 families) Live High Holy Day service, at Beth Sholom, led by members of the congregation, with social distancing measures in effect?

4. Would you participate in a large group (200 – 300 people) Live High Holy Day abridged service led by our clergy, at Beth Sholom with social distancing measures in effect?

5. If a larger group of 200-300 people is allowed to assemble at Beth Sholom, please suggest how we might equitably select who gets to attend the service in person:

6. Would you attend a Shofar Service on Rosh Hashana, led by our clergy, in a public outdoor area in your neighbourhood, with social distancing measure in effect?

7. Would you attend an abridged Kol Nidre service at a drive-in movie theatre led live on stage, by our clergy? This service would also be broadcast on the big screen and you would hear the audio in your car. (Please note you would be required to stay in your vehicle.)

8. Would you watch pre-recorded ritual content led by Rabbi Flanzraich and Cantor Moses for viewing at a time of your preference (as opposed to a live service at fixed times)?

9. Please rank your top 3 preferences for service content:

Choice #1

Choice #2

Choice #3

10. Please rank the options below from most interested (1) to least interested (7)

Choice #1

Choice #2

Choice #3

Choice #4

Choice #5

Choice #6

Choice #7

11. Do you have children under the age of 12? Please answer the following:

a. If you answered Yes to Question 11, would your family watch a pre-recorded Family Service including content that would not typically be possible on Yom Tov (writing, musical instruments, video demonstrations, etc.)?

b. If you answered Yes to Question 11, would your family watch a live-streamed YouTube Family Service, which would not have interaction with other attendees?

c. If you answered Yes to Question 11, would your family watch a live virtual Zoom Family Service which would allow for interaction with other attendees?

12. Please share comments you have about our survey, and/or ideas you would like to see us implement for services over these unique upcoming High Holidays. After all, we are not the only ones with capable imaginations!

Wed, July 16 2025
20 Tammuz 5785

Wed, July 16 2025 20 Tammuz 5785