Sephardic Virtual Minyan

Pray together worldwide in our Sephardic virtual minyan.

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Next minyan

Shaharit and Arvit on Zoom

See the weekly schedule below.

Weekly schedule

Times appear in your own time zone. Zoom opens a few minutes early.

ServiceDaysNew YorkJoin
ShaharitMon–Fri7:00 AMJoin
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ShaharitSun8:00 AMJoin
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ArvitSun–Thu7:00 PMJoin
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Shabbat & holidaysNo online services. Shabbat Shalom!

Saved events repeat every week and adjust to your time zone automatically. Times can change around the holidays: see the community calendar.

First time? Three easy steps

  1. Download the siddur. Our Sephardic U Daily Siddur, abridged by Rabbi Haim Ovadia, has everything for Shaharit, Arvit and Rosh Hodesh. Download the siddur (PDF)
  2. Join a few minutes early. Tap Join. On a phone, the free Zoom app works best.
  3. Stay muted and follow along. The leader announces the pages. Your camera is optional, and you can answer Amen anytime.
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Experience Our Virtual Minyan in Action

See our community praying together every day, from around the world.

Honor a Loved one

Have Kaddish Recited
in the Sephardic Tradition

Kaddish is recited at every Sephardic U virtual minyan. If you can’t join, our community will recite Kaddish for your loved one with devotion, in the Sephardic nusach.

Join the Sephardic U WhatsApp Community

Our Zoom minyan is open to everyone, with no sign-up needed. To keep our WhatsApp groups free of spam, we ask new members to fill out a short form, and we confirm each request personally before sending an invitation. Your details stay private and are used only to verify members.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Sephardic U Virtual Minyan?

A daily Sephardic prayer service on Zoom. We pray Shaharit Monday to Friday at 7:00 AM and Sunday at 8:00 AM, and Arvit Sunday to Thursday at 7:00 PM, New York time, in the Sephardic nusach. This page shows each service in your own time zone.

Is Kaddish recited?

Yes. Kaddish is recited at every service, so mourners and those observing an azkara can say Kaddish with our community every day.

How do I find the time where I live?

This page converts every service to your local time automatically. Tap Google Calendar or Apple / Outlook to save the minyan to your calendar; it repeats weekly, adjusts to your time zone and includes the Zoom link.

Can I join while traveling?

Yes. Use the Join button from any phone, tablet or computer, wherever you are. Times on this page follow your device, so they update when you travel.

Can I honor a loved one?

Yes. You can say Kaddish yourself at any service, or ask our community to recite Kaddish for your loved one through our Kaddish request page. Names can also be added to our Memorial Wall.

Who can participate?

Everyone is welcome: men and women, beginners and lifelong daveners, Sephardic or not. There is no cost and no sign-up needed to join a service.

Do I need to turn on my camera?

No. Many people join with the camera off. Please stay muted unless the leader asks you to speak.

How do I join the WhatsApp community?

Anyone can join the Zoom minyan without signing up. Our WhatsApp groups are different: to keep them free of spam, we ask you to fill out a short form, and we personally confirm each request before sending an invitation.

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