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Re-Opening Guidelines

Posted on July 27, 2021

The TBE Pandemic Task Force met on August 18, 2021 to identify conditions under which the synagogue building will be re-opened. This supersedes all previous guidelines.

ALL Congregants and visitors are required to wear masks while in the building.

Pandemic Task Force Attendees: Steve Gordon, Bob Matlin, Lori Taber, Hal Koplin, Al Gore, Steve Kleinman, Dolly Shuster, Diane Penchansky, Lori Taber, Lloyd Goldfarb, Rabbis Rami & Daniela.

These guidelines will continue to be revised as conditions and knowledge evolve and conditions may require changes with limited notice.

ALL THREE WEEKLY SERVICES at Temple Beth El- Friday Night, Shabbat Morning, and Sunday Morning- are being conducted both in the Sanctuary and on Zoom, subject to the guidelines in this document.

Other major changes include:

  • All people entering the building must be masked.
  • No children under two (2) are permitted in the building.
  • The Service leader and haftorah reader have the option to sing in full voice and not be masked.
  • Congregant Torah readers must remain masked.
  • No food or beverages may be served in the building.
  • Religious School: Individual snacks (food and drink), individually wrapped with children socially distanced would be permitted, preferably outdoors when possible.

High Holidays:

  • The movable walls at the rear of the sanctuary and social hall will be opened for additional seating.
  • Shofar blowing during the service will be outside of the emergency entrance to the left of the bimah. 
  • If inclement weather, we may be in the social hall furthest from the bimah.
  •  The shofar will also be blown in the parking lot prior to Tashlich
  • There will be no children’s procession during Havdalah at the conclusion of Yom Kippur.

Thank you, and please stay safe.

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These guidelines will continue to be revised as conditions and knowledge evolve and conditions may require changes with limited notice.

ALL Congregants and visitors are required to wear masks while in the building.

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Friday Evening: 7:00 pm Saturday Morning: 10:00 am Sunday Minyan: 9:00 am

VISITORS & GUESTS
Due to the COVID - 19 Pandemic, the building is re-opening with strict guidelines.(CLICK ON LINK BELOW) We are still holding online services. If you wish to attend an online service you will need to contact the Office by email at office@tbelancaster.org at least 24 hours in advance for instructions. You will need to pre register to receive ZOOM sign in information. READ OUR COVID RE-OPENING GUIDELINES HERE!

Temple Business Hours

Monday: Office closed Tuesday: Office closed Wednesday: Office closed Thursday: Office closed Friday: Office closed

The TBE Office is operating remotely. Please e-mail the office anytime at office@tbelancaster.org and Rich will get back to you.

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