Preparing for our Grand Homecoming

We have been preparing for our grand homecoming, adjusting our safety protocols on an ongoing basis to ensure we can gather as safely as possible. We plan a summer of changes, the beginning of a longer plan and effort to bring and keep our building in alignment with who we are and what we do.

At the time of publishing, our plan includes: • Installation of two new HVAC systems in the

Sanctuary this summer • Slightly reduced seating capacity during services and events • Use of an electrostatic sprayer in between services

• Leaving a few seats between each party at services • Masks will be optional for vaccinated individuals, but we require the use of masks for the unvaccinated • We also encourage anyone to continue to wear a mask if it is their preference Our response to the pandemic will continue to change as warranted by local infection rates and guidance by government and health authorities. Changes to protocols will be clearly communicated.

Thank You to Our Covid Advisory Group

We couldn’t have done this without you!

Operating a synagogue during a pandemic is no small task. Over the last 16 months we have relied on the Covid Advisory Group to provide thoughtful counsel. They have helped us make sense of the rapidly changing landscape of the pandemic. With numerous meetings, and even more phone calls, emails, and texts in between, they have all brought their talent, perspective, calming presence and leadership allowing us to thrive during a difficult time supporting the congregation and helping us draft and execute a pathway forward to operate safely through the pandemic. The members of this group, Marc Maxwell, Dr. Laurence Bailen, Barbara Cevallos, Dr. Ben Linus, Kate Ginnis, Dr. Frank Freidman, Marc Draisen, Rabbi Elaine Zecher, Rabbi Suzie Jacobson, Emma Koblick and Dan Deutsch, were honored as our Nadiv Lev at the Annual Gathering.

Thank You Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for Partnering with Us

Working with Beth Israel, our facility was transformed into a medical equipment storage facility last summer, and a covid vaccination clinic this spring. After four-and-a-half successful months of running the clinic we learned that over 48,000 shots were administered under our roof.

What an unbelievable impact!