Lichvod our White Shul Members: עמו”ש
!באו שעריו בתודה
We are בחסדי השם anticipating the beginning of Phase 2 of our beloved Shul’s reopening on Monday, June 22 – א ר”ח תמוז. While we continue to daven for a positive end to the pandemic and crisis, and that we see an end to all sickness, our Hallel will certainly include our gratitude for the רפואות and ישועות our community has experienced.
Beginning Monday, June 22, most minyanim will be held in the Main Shul. Specifically:
WEEKDAY SHACHARIS:
- 6:00 AM:(NOT SUNDAYS) Beis Medrash; overflow to New Beis Medrash/MP Room
- 6:30 AM: Main Shul
- 7:30 AM: Main Shul
- 8:30 AM: Main Shul
- 9:15 AM: If Main Shul is not yet done (Monday and Tuesday),minyanim will begin in Beis Medrash; overflow to New Beis Medrash/MP Room, then move to Main Shul as soon as it is available. Masks must be worn during the transition.
WEEKDAY MINCHAH/MAARIV:
- Plag: Parking lot
- 8:15 PM: Main Shul
In compliance with the current State and City guidelines, please note the following:
- Masks:
- Must be worn from when you enter the building until you are at your seat. During the week, the Main Shul will be divided into designated “Mask Mandatory” and “Mask Optional” sections. However, when you are moving about the Shul, or receiving an aliyah, you must wear a mask.
- Masks are optional at the outdoor minyanim.
- No cellphones may be on at any time in the building.
- Before entering any minyan, please sanitize your hands properly.
- Seating is limited to marked spaces, which have been established to maintain social distancing, and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Please realize that this may mean that you cannot sit in your usual place.
- People residing in the same home may sit next to each other without social distancing; however, that family unit must be socially distant from the next mispallel/im.
- Please do not daven in the aisles or walk around the Shul during davening, even with a mask.
- Please consult with your physician and the rabbanim if you are concerned about your ability to attend Shul under these guidelines.
- The women’s section will be open for Shabbos; the same regulations apply.
- In the event of a Simchah, a section may be reserved in the Shul for that family and their guests. This may have an impact on seating as well.
- While we recommend that you bring your own siddur, chumash, etc., Shul seforim may be used.
- Please use the restroom at home. If you must use the Shul facilities, please be sure to use a tissue or paper towel to touch any surface.
- On weekdays, once the Main Shul is full to legal capacity, incoming mispallelim should go to the women’s section upstairs. Seats there are marked for social distancing as well.
- Please do not congregate in the halls before or after davening.
- At this time, no food or drink (including tikkun or kiddush) is allowed in the Shul building.
- The Gabboim will be enforcing these procedures, and your adherence to them will help ensure a smooth reopening. We realize that the situation is not ideal, and appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
With warmest regards and best wishes for only Kol Tuv always,
Rabbi Eytan Feiner
Rabbi Motti Neuburger
The Reopening Committee
