High Holy Days 5782 - Yom Kippur Update
Dear friends, we will observe the following enhanced safety procedures for Yom Kippur. These procedures have been eased since Rosh Hashanah due to the overwhelmingly high proportion of members and guests who have reported that they are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19, and existing data showing that the risk of transmission among vaccinated individuals is very low. Change from Rosh Hashanah are highlighted in bold italics.
YOM KIPPUR SAFETY PROCEDURES:
1. We will NOT require masks for anyone who is fully vaccinated or who has recovered from COVID-19.
2. We will offer break-the-fast “to go”, but anyone who wishes to stay and break the fast at the synagogue may do so.
3. If you are not feeling well or know that you have been exposed to COVID in the last week (even if you are fully vaccinated), we must with regret insist that you join us only through our registered Facebook stream. Please register at 5782 High Holy Days Registration; registration information will be emailed to you promptly. We will ask how you are feeling at the door.
4. If you are over the age of 16, and are not fully vaccinated and have not previously had COVID, we ask that you join our services through our registered Facebook stream, above. If you nevertheless choose to attend in person, you must wear a mask at all times when you are in the synagogue. We will ask each person’s vaccination status at the door.
5. All rows will be six feet apart. When you take your seats, please rearrange chairs or leave empty chairs in your row to maintain this distance from others in the same row.
6. “Fully vaccinated” means that two weeks have passed since your final vaccination shot (2d shot for Pfizer or Moderna, 1st shot for J&J).
We will come together in awe and contemplation for the High Holy Days at these services:
Selichot, Saturday, August 28, 8pm, Study & Services: “What Do We Owe One Another?”
Rosh HaShanah Eve, Monday, September 6, 6:30pm
Rosh HaShanah Morning, Tuesday, September 7, 9:30am
Kol Nidrei, Wednesday, September 15, 6pm
Yom Kippur Morning, Thursday, September 16, 9:30am
Yom Kippur Afternoon, Yizkor & Ne’ilah, Thursday, September 16, 3pm
Break-the-Fast, Thursday, September 16, 6pm
Beit Simcha members in good standing will receive in-person admission, as will all registered guests. Guests can register at 5782 High Holy Days Registration. (After you click the link, scroll down The suggested donation is $118 for individuals, $180 for families, with those funds applicable to membership fees if you choose to join. You can also mail your request with a check to Congregation Beit Simcha, 2270 W. Ina Road, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85741. We will also stream all High Holy Days services over Facebook Live. Streaming will be available to Beit Simcha members in good standing and all registered guests.