As the number of COVID-19 infections in the community continues to increase, we are writing to inform you that the Chisuk Emuna COVID-19 Task Force met recently and modified our policies to address current conditions.  

The Task Force is aware that there is a range of opinions within our congregation regarding the Covid Guidelines. Please know that our congregants’ opinions are respectfully considered and discussed at length during each Task Force meeting.

Given that our priority is to protect each congregant’s well being, we are reinstating the masking mandate as of today. There are two exceptions to the mask mandate: 1) Anyone leading services or reading Torah/Haftarah can continue to elect to remove their mask. 2) We will continue to have Kiddush and other celebrations but we ask that you wear the mask when not eating. 

Please review the following guidelines.

Entry into the building requires the following:

1. A surgical or higher quality face mask must be worn at all times except when eating. A cloth mask is unacceptable. 

2. COVID vaccination if age 5 or older.

3. No signs of respiratory or other contagious illness.

4. If you have been exposed to COVID in the last 14 days, we ask that you do not eat or drink in the building.

5. If you have had a positive COVID test in the last 10 days, you must call the office in advance and a COVID task force member will contact you.