Archive: August 2021

An Important Update on our Vaccination and COVID Policies! (Congregation Beth El, South Orange, NJ)

Posted on August 9, 2021

Dear Friends, In Deuteronomy 30:19 we find a reminder from God to choose life. Torah commands us to go out of our way to protect the health and well-being of ourselves, and of each other, because we are all responsible for one another. With this in mind, we want to update you on the latest Continue Reading »

Updated Guidelines

Posted on August 4, 2021

Click here for updated guidelines

Ritual: Reopening the Synagogue

Posted on August 4, 2021

Havdalah for emerging from COVID isolation.  Click here for more.

Phased Reopening: Updated Coronavirus Guidelines for On-Site Activities (Beth El Temple, West Hartford, CT)

Posted on June 23, 2021

This page is regularly updated, with past letters available: Click here

High Holidays 5782: Bring in a New Year with CBI! (Congregation Beth Israel, Scotch Plains, NJ)

Posted on June 23, 2021

Today is the day to start making your High Holiday plans. Rosh Hashanah begins the evening of Sept 6th which is Labor Day. We are pleased to announce that Rosh Hashanah Day 1 & 2 as well as Yom Kippur services will be held in-person in the CBI sanctuary. Attendance will be limited to the first 600 Continue Reading »

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON REOPENING: An Exciting Day in Our History (B’nai Israel, Rockville, MD)

Posted on June 22, 2021

Dear B’nai Israel,Sixteen months ago we closed our doors in the face of a situation none of us had experienced before. Our community rallied to maintain programs, services, and school (albeit in a very different way), and for that we are very grateful. Today we write with the exciting news that our synagogue is ready Continue Reading »

Everything Is New Again: Planning For LGBTQ Equality And Belonging In The New Year

Posted on July 23, 2020

The recording of the session can be found here and the presentation slides here. Links to resources referenced during the webinar can be found here: Keshet’s Resource Library, Inclusion Guide for Synagogues, a recap of our Terms and Concepts, our Seven Jewish Values for Inclusive Communities, and a guide to supporting LGBTQ youth during this time.