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/
Fri, May 20 2022
19 Iyar 5782
Safety in Places of Worship
Thursday May 26, 8:30 - 1PM at the Pavilions at Ashburn Station, 43635 Greenway Corporate Drive Ashburn VA.
This important and highly relevant training session is open to all congregants, and will be especially of interest to anyone interested in or involved with temple security, both in person and online. Please click here to sign up now. (Click picture to see full size flyer)
Today's Calendar
Tot Shabbat : 6:30pm |
Erev Shabbat Service (in-person and simulcast) : 7:30pm |
Tomorrow's Calendar
: 10:00am |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat B'har
Shabbat, May 21 |
Yom Y'rushalayim
Sunday, May 29 |
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Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation
21740 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 100
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-1659
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Fri, May 20 2022 19 Iyar 5782