BETH JACOB SYNAGOGUE - COVID-19 UPDATE

Dear Beth Jacob Congregants –

With cautious optimism and anticipation, the Board of Directors at Beth Jacob Congregation has decided to reopen for Shabbat services starting on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Although this is the “until further notice” update we have all eagerly awaited, please know that it comes with many well thought-out considerations. These considerations are to ensure you, our beloved congregants, can come to Shul and prayer, secure in the knowledge that all has been done to ensure your safety, health, and comfort during the ongoing COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. As diligently as the Board has worked to develop the below guidelines, is the same level of diligence the Board requests and insists upon for congregant adherence to them. Please note the following, and your complete cooperation is appreciated and expected:

If you are not feeling well, have a fever, or just are not yet comfortable in returning to a public gathering for Shabbat services, please do remain at home;
We further suggest that you check with trusted healthcare professionals before deciding whether or not to come back . . . their assurances and advice may help allay any fears or reservations you may have;
All will need to wear face masks while on Shul property – you may bring in your own, but also know the Shul will also have disposable face masks available;
Disposable gloves will also be available if desired;
Social distancing will be maintained at all times while on Shul property;
There will be signs for seating to assist in social distancing;
A greeter will be present at the Chapel to show people the seating arrangements, pass out masks, and assist;
No luncheon or kiddush will be provided at this time – the kitchen will stay closed;
In preparation, there will be deep cleaning/disinfecting, including spraying the fabric and the Torah covers with disinfectant (we are using a hospital-grade disinfectant, specifically approved by the CDC as a killer of Coronavirus);
The Bima will be given the same deep cleaning/disinfecting, with the addition of disposable table covers changed after each service;
We will disinfect the room in which we pray before it is used again;
We will establish a table to set used Siddur books aside for disinfecting before reusing; also, siddur books are not to be exchanged amongst congregants;
We will have a separate basket each for used Kippahs and used Tallit (unless you bring your own);
A communication letter containing these guidelines will be sent to Beth Jacob congregants, and Tammy will also post them on doors including the chapel entrance.

By following the above religiously, we will all be upholding one of the greatest religious beliefs of Judaism, that of the preservation of life . . . so, l’chaim!

We so look forward to seeing you and praying together again on Saturday, June 20, 2020 with services commencing at 9:30 a.m. Meantime, may you and yours stay healthy and be safe, amen!

Zay gesundt, and good Shabbos!

Beth Jacob Congregation Board of Directors

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