CBE COVID19 policy
Updated September, 2024
Dear CBE Community,
On this page we will keep up-to-date information on current COVID guidelines for CBE Congregational Activities, including religious services, meetings, social events and religious school activities.
The decision making of CBE leadership and the COVID19 Task Force is guided by Jewish values, which include:
- Pikuah Nefesh — “Safeguarding Life”
- Sakanat Nefeshot — “Avoiding Endangering Life”
- Kol Yisrael Areivim Zeh Bazeh — “We Are Responsible for One Another”
Please contact the COVID19 Task Force at covidtaskforce@bethelohim.org or Co-Presidents Lindsay Rosenman or Laura Kelmar at president@bethelohim.org for guidance. Be well and stay safe!
Prevention of spread of COVID19 and other respiratory viruses
Please do not attend CBE in-person events if you have upper respiratory symptoms or fever. Please be especially mindful of this when you are attending large, indoor gatherings (such as High Holiday services). Remember that Zoom is available for all of these programs, so that you can fully participate without spreading illness to others.
Masking
It is strongly recommended that anyone with increased risk of severe outcomes from COVID19 and other respiratory viruses wear high quality masks indoors. Wearing a well-fitted mask like a N95 or a KN95 offers strong COVID protection for the wearer. High risk individuals include the elderly, especially those age 80 or above, and those who may be immunocompromised.
Vaccination
Due to their high success rate in preventing severe infection and death from COVID19, we strongly recommend that all individuals do their part in protecting themselves and others by staying up to date with COVID vaccinations. You can find current CDC recommendations for COVID vaccination here.