Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Revised COVID Protocols (3/4/2022)
- Effective immediately, Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation (BCRC) will require face masks be worn while inside our facility only for religious school.
- Lifting of mask requirement is based on new CDC guidance issued February 25, 2022. Loudoun County is now experiencing a “low” level of impact which allows us to initiate this change.
- Please be respectful of people’s choice to either wear or not wear a mask in our facility.
- Streaming option will be available for those unable to attend services in person.
- Please follow latest CDC guidelines for quarantine for symptomatic persons and close contacts. We ask that you treat any cold or flu-like symptoms as being a possible COVID case for these purposes, regardless of test results. See https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html for full details.
- BCRC congregants have done their part by getting vaccinated. Vaccines augmented by boosters continue to offer you a high degree of protection against infection, and if you do get infected they protect against severe illness. Now that vaccines are authorized for children age 5 and over we highly encourage you to make sure they are vaccinated, and that you receive a booster once you are eligible.
Masking guidelines:
- For those choosing to wear a mask, the CDC recommends that wearing a mask with the best fit, protection, and comfort for you, is an effective part of a layered prevention strategy. Respirator mass such as N95, KN95, or KF94 masks provide the highest level of protection.
- Scientific study has shown that wearing of one of these type of masks can provide as much or greater protection to the wearer than that provided by two people wearing cloth masks.
- For children, an adult mask may not provide proper fit. One alternative is child size surgical masks, available on Amazon or at drug stores. These can be coupled with a cloth mask. Make sure the mask fits well and is comfortable enough that your child. won't remove it. Keep in mind: The best mask for a child is one that they keep on the whole time!
- See https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/types-of-masks.html for current recommendations.
Religious School:
- Religious school will continue to follow the protocols in effect for the Loudoun County School District, with the exception that we will continue with mandatory masking through Spring Break (Apr 3). At that time we will reevaluate protocols based on data from local schools and community and will inform you of any changes before school starts again on Apr 24.
- Quarantine: BCRC follows Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) policies for quarantines of students and staff who are identified as 'close contacts' of an infected person. Click here to see details.
- For any students currently in a COVID related quarantine at an LCPS school, we will ask that parents keep those children home from BCRC religious school during the time covered by the quarantine.
- Staff vaccination policy: Consistent with LCPS policy and in the interest of safety for students attending our school who are too young to be vaccinated, all teachers should either be fully vaccinated or should submit a negative COVID test weekly.
Food Service:
- In-person food service is allowable as long as masking remains optional.
- B’nai mitzvah families may now plan to serve an in-person oneg at Erev Shabbat or Shabbat services at their discretion.
- More information on food service and onegs to be provided.
COVID-19 Readiness Resources
- Loudoun County Government COVID-19 Information https://www.loudoun.gov/5307/Coronavirus
- Loudoun County Public Schools Return to School Planning Page: https://www.lcps.org/ReturnToSchool2021
- Visit cdc.gov/COVID19 for the latest information and resources about COVID-19
- Washington Post Coronavirus Information (free to non-subscribers): https://www.washingtonpost.com/coronavirus/
Thu, May 8 2025
10 Iyar 5785
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We welcome anyone looking for a place to worship. In order to attend our weekly Shabbat Service, Guests must submit a Visitor Form prior to attending.
Announcing Sanctuary & Social Renewal Sprint 2
Our goal is to raise $50,000 by June 30 to build a spiritual Jerusalem stone wall backdrop integrated with the bimah, with recessed lighting and built-in space for a permanent ark.We plan to have the sanctuary construction done during the summer so that we can be ready for the High Holy Days. We thank everyone who has donated to our earlier phase.
Above you can see a rendering of these exciting plans (place holders for ark and furniture). Along with the movable wall and new seating these changes will begin to give our sanctuary the feel of a permanent worship space. Click here to read full details on the project. To donate to this project click here and select donate to Sanctuary & Social Renewal Project.
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Evening Service : 7:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Acharei Mot-K'doshim
Shabbat, May 10 |
Lag BaOmer
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Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation
21740 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 100
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-1659
office@bcrcva.org