Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
BCRC Response:
To do our part to address this situation, scheduled activities at BCRC were transitioned to remote delivery until further notice. As we begin to reopen our facility, strict health related measures will be put in place.
We have procured specialized equipment/supplies such as hand sanitizer stations, and no touch hand towel dispensers for the bathrooms. Space has been prepared for social distancing and to minimize need to touch surfaces. Seating in family groupings 6 feet apart, bemah and risers removed to promote distancing and other distancing measures and steps to minimize touching of surfaces.
A strict protocol is being put in place for in-person events, which will include the following:
- IAW Forward Virginia recommendations, will clean/disinfect all high contact surfaces before/after each use
- Signage at entry to caution that any persons with elevated temperature, other symptoms or recent exposure to anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 may not enter
- Masks required IAW governor’s order
- Attendance limited to amount that can be accommodated in socially distanced seating arrangement (maximum approx. 30 people)
- Attendees must register to attend to prevent crowding – no walk-ins allowed.
- Attendees sign in to facilitate contact tracing – to avoid common touching of pens/pencils, Board greeter will sit behind plexiglass screen to protect attendee, and sign them in.
- 6 foot social distancing advised – floors will be marked with tape at entry and hall to promote spacing.
- Doors propped open to reduce touching of common surfaces
- Hand sanitizer stations will be set up, including a no-touch dispenser.
- To protect against spread of virus particles through singing, plexiglass barriers will be placed around the cantorial soloist.
- Prayer books: Box set out to deposit books for storage for at least one week after use, to prevent any possible live virus spread
- ‘Use a kippah, keep a kippah’: If you would like to use a temple kippah, you are to keep it for personal use.
- No tallit will be provided – if attendees wish to use must bring their own. Exception for Kol Nidre service – tallit to be laundered afterward (this is already done each year so no added cost)
- Shared food suspended until further notice – kitchen off limits to attendees
- Honors at in-person services will be limited to lighting of Shabbat candles at socially distanced table. All other honors will be suspended to promote distancing and prevent touching of common surfaces and objects
COVIDWISE App: Help Fight the Spread of COVID-19
To protect yourself and your family during this time of increased COVID spread, the BCRC Board of Directors recommends that you install COVIDWISE, the official Virginia Exposure Notification System (ENS) app, created in partnership with Google and Apple. This free smartphone app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. COVIDWISE uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to quickly notify you if you’ve likely been exposed to another app user who shared a positive COVID-19 test result.You can use the app without compromising your privacy or personal information. No location data or personal information is ever collected, stored, or transmitted to the Virginia Dept. of Health. The more people use the app, the more complete the protection it can provide--so please download this app!
COVID-19 Readiness Resources
- Loudoun County Government COVID-19 Information https://www.loudoun.gov/5307/Coronavirus
- Loudoun County Update Blog https://www.loudoun.gov/Blog.aspx?IID=114
- Loudoun County Public Schools COVID-19 Preparedness Page https://www.lcps.org/Page/227421
- URJ COVID-19 Tool Kit https://urj.org/blog/2020/03/13/how-reform-congregations-are-coping-covid-19-and-tools-help
- Visit cdc.gov/COVID19 for the latest information and resources about COVID-19
- COVID 2019 Situation Summary https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html
- Prevention and Treatment https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html
- What to Do If You Are Sick https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html
- Pregnant Women and COVID-19 FAQs https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/pregnancy-faq.html
- FAQs: Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) and Children https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/children-faq.html
- Stigma Related to COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/related-stigma.html
- Handwashing: A Family Activity https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/handwashing-family.html
- Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives http://www.cdc.gov/handwashing
"I imagine all the closures and cancellations give people a sense of ominousness. But it's really an amazing act of social solidarity: We're sacrificing so we can give nurses, doctors and hospitals a fighting chance. Start from there and hopefully we can figure out the rest." - Matt Pearce, National Corresondent, Los Angeles Times
Fri, April 16 2021
4 Iyar 5781
BCRC news & Notes
Thank you to Volunteers who Made BCRC-ADAMS Vaccine Clinic a Success!
A huge thank you to volunteers from BCRC and from our friends at the ADAMS Center who contributed their time and expertise to the BCRC-ADAMS Covid-19 vaccine clinic, which took place Sunday, April 11th!
More volunteers (both of the medical profession and non-medical profession) are needed to help community members receive a second dose on May 9th (Mother's Day). Please see the blast to sign up to volunteer for this great Mitzvah! - and for more photos from this event.
View and Contribute to our Virtual Bulletin Board!
BCRC is about COMMUNITY! Our synagogue community and the community around us! CLICK HERE to view our Virtual Bulletin Board with community offerings.
Have something you would like to contribute to the Virtual Bulletin Board, please email the office (office@bcrcva.org)! We welcome submissions!
The Great Big Game Show!
Sunday, April 25, 4-5pm
Fun for all ages! Join your BCRC friends for a rousing Game Night... errr, Afternoon! Hosted by The Great Big Game Show Online! Try your hand at interactive, high graphic trivia games as an individual or as a team (each participant should log in on their own device). Have fun with games including Fist Bump, Face Off, and more! No need to register, just come ready to play! A zoom link will be sent on the day of the event.
Team BCRC Virtual 5K - Benefitting JCADA
Join Team BCRC in a Virtual 5k to Help Stop Domestic Violence!
Benefiting JCADA (Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse)
JCADA provides trauma-informed care for victims of domestic abuse, and is hosting a Virtual 5K Fundraiser! Join team BCRC by donating and pledging to take part! You may run, walk, or bike a 5k on your own, or safely with friends and family, and log your activities online! Not up for a 5K? Try 5 bench presses, 5 burpees, 5 jumping jacks, or any activity you choose!
Click here to sign up with Team BCRC, and consider sending photos to the office to be shared on BCRC's Virtual Bulletin Board! (the sign up link is to the right of the page.)
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