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And everyone has an equal right to expect safe and healthy conditions when they are here. 

3 August 2021 - B'nai Israel is re-instituting the masking requirement for indoor services effective this Shabbat, Saturday August 7th.

1. All Shabbat and Sukkot services going forward, until further notice, will be held outside in the Courtyard, with overflow in the breezeway and on the walkway outside the Courtyard.
2. Masking optional if you are fully vaccinated; masking mandatory if unvaccinated.
3. In the event of inclement weather (rain or excessive heat), we will hold services indoors, where masking is mandatory for everyone.
    

The B’nai Israel COVID committee meets on a regular basis to continue to reassess our COVID policies during the pandemic in accordance with CDC guidelines, Baltimore City mandates, and the well being of our congregants.

As you aware, there is a resurgence of the COVID virus through the delta variant. Even though Baltimore’s numbers remain fairly low in comparison with other parts of the country, the committee is re-instituting the above requirements. At this time there will be no other changes to the other aspects of the service in regard to coming up for an Aliyah, carrying the Torah, etc.

The committee will be meeting on a regular basis during this phase of the pandemic to address issues as the numbers and science may dictate. We will keep you updated in the B’nai Israel newsletter of any additional changes to the services going forward.