Mekor Safety & Health Guidelines
for Services at Mekor
Update effective 8/25/22
These Guidelines apply to all services at shul. They include policies established by our building management.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
Masks
Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
Masks
- Building Management Rules: Our shul's building management does NOT require masks in the common areas of the building, including the lobby and hallways.
- Masks in the shul are optional.
- For those who are more comfortable eating & drinking outdoors, we currently offer a "grab & go" kiddush option.
- Everyone 5 years and older must be fully COVID-vaccinated.
- If you are not vaccinated due to medical concerns, including a recent COVID diagnosis, and you wish to attend, an exemption may be granted at the discretion of board members Claire Raab (cmr882@aol.com) or Bruce Taubman (btaubman@comcast.net). Please contact them to discuss your particular situation. Your information will remain confidential.
- Children who attend must remain with a parent, whether in the main sanctuary or in the children's room.
- Do not attend if you have recently experienced symptoms of Covid-19, or you have been in recent close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID.
- By attending, you agree to report to Rabbi Hirsch if you subsequently test positive for Covid-19. We are required by building management to inform them (without use of names), and it is also our responsibility to inform other attendees that an anonymous attendee has contracted COVID.
- No RSVP is required for Shabbat morning services or Shabbat Mincha/Third Meal/Ma'riv.
- RSVP is required for Friday night services Please email the shul by Friday at Noon.
- RSVP is required for Weekday Minyan services: Weekday morning minyan will meet only if we have a minyan signed up by the day before. If you're interested in attending, please email mekorhabracha@gmail.com and specify which day(s) you're signing up for. We will email you by 8pm the evening before, to let you know if we will hold minyan the next day.
- RSVP for holiday services: For info, please see our special holiday emails, our newsletter announcements, or use the specific website tab for that holiday, or the link on the homepage.