New York Conference: Covid-19 Guidelines for Church Reopening (Spring 2020)… Read the rest
Month: June 2020 (Page 1 of 4)
Dear Chevra,
As summer begins, we hope that this letter finds you well. We write at this time with an update to some of our previous communications, in language that we hope can be of use and guidance to you in your leadership during such challenging times.… Read the rest
Partnership with Native Americans: Postponing Pow Wows and Other Traditions to Protect Native Health
The term “pow wow” comes from the Algonquian native language group and most closely translates to “meeting.” Pow wows were originally a way for traders to gather and sell goods, and in doing so, they often employed Native American dancers.… Read the rest
By Bruce J. Clemenger
As restrictions lift, many churches are resuming in-person worship services. Each province differs in guidelines on how many can attend, either placing a cap on the total number, establishing a percentage of the seating capacity that can meet or requiring physical distancing between families or households.… Read the rest
Dear Members,
We know that with Premier Ford’s announcement on Monday, June 8, permitting houses of worship to reopen to 30% capacity, many of us are eager to hear when we can once again have in-person Shabbat services at Darchei Noam.… Read the rest
Emory University: Resuming care-filled worship and sacramental life during a pandemic (undated, before June 19)… Read the rest
Guide to the considerations about re-opening synagogue buildings, published by a working group of the Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist movements
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