Baruch Hashem - Thank God, we are finally able to open the Shul but at the same time, we are very, very concerned about people's health and therefore in order for this to work we need to be conscious and continue to follow safety guidelines.
It is important for everyone to know the following guidelines:
1) If you are planning to join us for any of those services
please register below
. Due to regulations of social distancing, seats will be limited.
2) If you have
any
symptoms of COVID-19 (as described by the CDC, such as a frequent cough, fever, difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, recent loss of taste or smell, or if they or someone they live with have been diagnosed with COVID-19).
Even if you have regular cold
,
please refrain
from attending services.
3) Before entering the synagogue, you will be asked if you have had any symptoms, or were exposed to the virus.
Only
healthy people should attend.
4) Anyone over 65, or compromised immune system or underlying health issues, should consult their doctor about attending services (even if they are healthy now).
5) Anyone attending services has to wear a mask at
ALL
times during services.
6) Use hand sanitizer upon entering the synagogue.
7) Social distancing has to be observed.
NO
shaking hands.
NO
hugs.
NO
elbow shakes. Keep 6 feet apart.
8) The Torah will not pass through the aisles.
No
touching or kissing the Torah.
9) If you are called up to the Torah, you will STAY IN YOUR PLACE, and recite the blessing from your seat.
10) You can wear your own Tallit to the synagogue. Due to Covid-19, there will NOT be any Tallits available in synagogue.
11) The seats will be arranges to keep social distancing, please
do not
move the chairs.
12) After prayers, leave the Prayer books on your seat, so that together with the seat, they can be wiped and sanitized for the next services.
13) Restrooms are available, but we encourage you to minimize use of restrooms in any public places. If possible, use restrooms at home, before and after coming to the synagogue.
14) There will not be any Kiddush or meals.
For all of you that know our Chabad house to be warm and family style, the above restrictions are totally abnormal. But Judaism puts a person’s health and safety ABOVE ALL. So until we get back to normal, we will have to adhere to the rules of safety.
These short services will be outdoors in the backyard, so please get dressed accordingly.
PLEASE register below to be able to join the following sessions: