Archive: August 2021

Ritual: Breaking Social Distance Boundaries

Posted on August 4, 2021

Kavannot and activities for when we are with others with no mask. Click here for more.

Together Again: Prayer Webinar (USCJ)

Posted on July 20, 2021

As the upcoming High Holy Days approach, there’s one question on everyone’s mind: can we all sing, celebrate and pray together safely with our congregations? While the answer to that question will vary geographically and from congregation to congregation, we’ve gathered a panel of experts to provide you with a range of real-world strategies to Continue Reading »

2021 Laments for Tisha B’Av

Posted on July 9, 2021

You can fast, sit on the ground, etc., but you can’t really observe Tish’a B’Av without feeling it. A good translation of Eikhah, “Lamentations” or “Laments”, makes a huge difference. If you want to get what makes Tish’a B’Av real or relevant, try this translation. The current version can be downloaded in handout and booklet Continue Reading »

UPDATE – SHABBAT SERVICES PROTOCOLS (Beth El, Vorhees, NJ)

Posted on July 8, 2021

As was shared in an email sent on June 11, the Board of Trustees voted at the meeting on Wednesday, June 9 on new recommendations of the Health & Safety Task Force. The following guidelines are now in effect as of this past Saturday, July 3. Fully vaccinated individuals have the option to remove their Continue Reading »

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

Updated Guidance for HHD Services for Children Under 12 (and their families) for 2021/5782

Posted on June 20, 2021

This year’s High Holiday programming for children under 12 and their families will once again need to take into account safety measures in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As the number of vaccinated adults and teens continues to rise, and the transmission of COVID-19 is slowing in many places, we have begun to reopen Continue Reading »

Behind the Scenes: Our Virtual Services Set-Up Video (Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, Pasadena, CA)

Posted on June 8, 2021

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we’ve made services happen during the pandemic – all the changes we’ve made, and all we’ll have to change back as we open our doors for people to return soon!

UPDATE FROM THE SAFETY COMMITTEE (The Jewish Center, Princeton, NJ)

Posted on June 3, 2021

UPDATE FROM THE SAFETY COMMITTEEWe want to thank all congregants for their patience and for working with us in maintaining asafe environment for our community.  We have been reviewing the most recentrecommendations from the CDC and the updated guidelines from the State of New Jersey. With the latest information, we are implementing the following changes and Continue Reading »

High Holiday Speech Writing for Synagogue Presidents

Posted on September 2, 2020

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