We are scheduling our congregant-led learning for April via Zoom. The sessions will be held on Sunday mornings. Both will be held at 10:30 a.m for an hour (or perhaps a little longer)

Each Zoom session will open at 10:15 to allow those who need technical support to connect earlier and get assistance. The phone number for assistance will be (713) 899-3843.

The two Sessions for April will be:

• April 12 at 10:30: Shabbat Study Lisa Trimarchi will lead the third of her four-part series on Italian Jewry.
• April 19 at 10:30: Inspired Book Club. Debbie Kagan will lead the discussion on Part I (pp 5 - 257) of “As a Driven Leaf” by Milton Steinberg.

Please do not wait until 10:30 to sign into the Zoom link. You should begin signing in at 10:20. This will give everyone time to adjust volumes, pictures, etc. When the sessions begin, please MUTE your voice, but turn up the volume to hear the speaker. We will give everyone time to be heard and answer questions.

UPDATED ZOOM INFORMATION FOR THIS CLASS (Updated 4/13/20)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83936711793?pwd=TE9KUkUvQkorY2w2ZmlKTVBJdTNUdz09

Meeting ID: 839 3671 1793
Password: IBCBook

One tap mobile
+13462487799,,83936711793#,,#,341211# US (Houston)

Houston Dial in
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

Meeting ID: 839 3671 1793
Password: 341211
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdvyirD679

See below for overall technical instructions for using Zoom on various devices. In my experience iPad is easiest because of the Zoom client and the integration of voice and video via the App. PCs are hardest for the technically challenged. In any case, I suggest you try Zoom out well before our event. There are lots of events going on everywhere to try on. Please feel free to invite anyone else who may be interested to these sessions.

ZOOM ONLINE MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
Our conferencing platform can be accessed by desktop or laptop PC, smartphone, tablet, or any telephone. Below are instructions on preparing for meetings via Zoom. Please take a few minutes now to set up whatever device you would use to join the meeting.

Connection options:

Desktop or laptop PC
• No need to download software. The first time you connect to a meeting, a plug-in will download to your computer.
• Ideally, you should have a webcam and headset. It will work without video, and you can use your computer's built-in speaker and microphone. However, using it without a headset may cause echoing, requiring you to be mute when you're not talking.
• Watch this video on how to join a meeting: https://www.youtube.com/embed/vFhAEoCF7jg?rel=0&autoplay=1&cc_load_policy=1
• On meeting day, click the link we send you via email to join the meeting.

Android-based smartphone or tablet
• Download the Zoom meeting app by clicking this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings
• Open the app and test your camera, microphone, and speaker.
• Ideally, you should use a headset with your smartphone or tablet. Using it without a headset may cause echoing, requiring you to be muted when you're not talking.
• On meeting day, open the app and enter the meeting number you'll receive from us via email.

Apple iPhone or iPad
• Download the Zoom meeting app by clicking this link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id546505307
• Open the app and test your camera, microphone, and speaker.
• Ideally, you should use a headset with your smartphone or tablet. Using it without a headset may cause echoing, requiring you to be muted when you're not talking Call in by telephone only (No video)
• On meeting day, dial one of the phone numbers above
• When prompted, enter the meeting ID number
• This will connect you via audio only. If you want to see video on your phone, you need to follow the smartphone instructions above.