In-Person Services

January 2023

Dear NCJC Community,

In the many months since our return to In-person services, the Covid Committee has consistently and thoughtfully updated our policies to reflect the needs of our congregation, the current State and Federal guidelines and the general well-being of our staff. At this time, we are ready to make additional changes to reflect recent developments.

Please note the following modifications to our services

• Friday night services will be in-person only at 6:30pm. Shabbat morning services will continue, in-person at 9:00 am. Morning minyan will continue in-person daily at 8:00am M-F and 8:30am on Sunday and Federal Holidays, while evening minyan will continue daily via Zoom at 7:30pm in person participation is also available each Tuesday.
• We will continue serving a kiddish following Shabbat morning services and continue to evaluate the safety and comfort for all.

We will continue to share all Shabbat services via Livestream for those unable to attend in-person. Additionally, weekday Minyanim will continue via Zoom.

MASK PROTOCOL

INSIDE:

• Only fully vaccinated guests are allowed to attend: children under the age of 12 can be accompanied by a vaccinated adult. Anyone that is not vaccinated that submits documentation of having COVID will be permitted in the building during their 90 day immunity period provided they are wearing a mask (Contact Office).
• Effective immediately, mask wearing in the building is optional but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 

OUTSIDE:

• Any individual may attend outdoor services and programs without a mask, including unvaccinated children. 

SHABBAT SEATING

• You may self-select with whom you wish to sit. 

IMPORTANT REMINDER: If the people you wish to sit with are outside of your household pod, please **ask** the person you wish to sit with if they are OK with that and please be respectful of each individual's response without judgment.

SOCIAL DISTANCING

• In general, keeping space between individuals, regardless of vaccination status, is advised.
• Individuals who are not fully vaccinated are asked to participate virtually.

We will continue to evaluate the situation and update you as changes are made.