In-Person Services

 

COMING BY SEPTEMBER 9TH – PLANS FOR YOM TOV 2022

Present Covid-19 Protocols @ CBI
For In-House Services and Programs
Effective July 7 th, 2022 (until further notice)

A. Masking         Masking optional                Strongly encourage use of masks in the sanctuary             C. B. I.  reserves the right to reinstate the mask mandate if necessary

B. Waiver and Release of Liability Form        One-time approval and submission of this form is required

C. Vaccination Requirements        Adults aged 18 and over:   QR code showing at least 3 vaccinations is required to be submitted        Teens aged 5-17:     QR code showing at least 2 vaccinations is required to be submitted

D. Social Distancing      Strongly encouraged, but not mandatory

E. Refreshments         Desserts and coffee/tea and soft drinks will be served post services and CBI-sponsored programs

F. Pre-registration     For both security and Covid-tracking purposes, pre-registration is strongly encouraged for all services and programs     Waiver form and the QR code have to be submitted to the office prior to being able to pre-register    The event pre-registration form will be open 2 days prior to an event.

 

If you plan to attend an in-house service or program at Congregation B’nai Israel, you must do the following:

1. Read, sign and submit the ONE-TIME Waiver

THIS IS DONE ONLY ONE TIME!! PLEASE DO THIS AS SOON AS YOU CAN.
This form can be accessed through the office if not through regular mailings.

Your choice of methods to submit the signed waiver along with proof of vaccination to the CBI Office.
Scan to office@jewishstcatharines.com
OR Mail to 190 Church Street, St Catharines, ON L2R 3E9
OR Drop off at the Office during Office hours
OR Take photos and email to office@jewishstcatharines.com

 

IN-PERSON PROTOCOLS

1. PRE-REGISTER:
Only pre-registered attendees will be admitted to services/events

2. MASKS:
Worn at all times while inside our buildings unless otherwise instructed.

3. SANITIZE HANDS:
*Sanitizing stations are set up throughout our buildings.

4. USHERS:
Will assist you to your seats with social distancing implemented.
*Prayer books will be provided at your pews OR you can bring your own
*Please remain seated unless using the restroom
*Same Household may sit together

5. SINGING:
Permissible with masks on

6. BIMA:
For service leaders only
* All Honours & Readings – please conduct from your seats
* End of Services / Events – kindly leave the CBI building to socialize outside safely unless other provisions are provided.