COVID 19 update

from the TBE COVID-19 Committee TBECOVID2020@gmail.com

TBE response plan:

There are 4 phases through which our building and grounds can be open or closed to congregants and staff with a goal of a 5^th phase when the pandemic ends and we apply lessons learned for a healthier TBE community post pandemic.

Based on guidance from CDC, the WHO, and national epidemiologic experts we will move through the phases based on specific health metrics:
- Rolling 7-day average of COVID-19 test positivity rates for Lee County
- Rolling 7-day new daily cases per 100,000 population (Incidence)
- Rolling 7-day average COVID-19 transmission rate
- 2-week trend of Lee Health Hospital resource capacity (ability of local hospitals to accommodate the significantly ill)
Movement to higher phase requires at least 2 weeks of meeting the criteria for the phase.
Movement to a lower phase will occur when pandemic monitoring criteria worsens; 2 weeks of data NOT required to respond in nimble manner
When discrepancies between measures exist, we will use the preponderance of data to determine the appropriate phase.
Each phase has specific activity descriptions for Worship, Life Cycle Events, Staff/Clergy and congregants, Meetings & Events, Adult Education and Religious school activities.
Please review the full plan for the specific details by each Phase.

Current Phase: Phase 3
February 23, 2021
The Building Remains Closed due to Construction despite the COVID phase

WORSHIP

Worship will be held in the sanctuary, allowing for 6-ft social distancing.
Limited in-person attendance with all participants wearing non-vented face masks for worship: Congregants must sign-up online or call and register for a limited number of available seats in the sanctuary. Contact information must be current.
Congregants and visitors 65 and older and/or with underlying health issues who have not been fully vaccinated will be encouraged to continue participating via online methods.
Readers may unmask to lead service, sing, or chant while maintaining 15-foot continuous distance (dual podiums may be used to facilitate distance) No congregational singing,
Congregants must provide their own kippot/tallitot.
Prayer books will not be used; A/V projection of siddurim will substitute
Attendees will be required to wear non-vented face coverings and maintain 6 feet between non-household members.
Attendees will be asked to use hand sanitizer upon entrance to the building.
Attendees will check-in with entry attendant confirm they meet all criteria to be present based on the TBE COVID-19 Entry Questionnaire (attached below) and to confirm current contact information upon entering the building.
No food will be consumed inside the building

LIFE CYCLES

Lifecycle events may be held in the building with no more than 50 people meeting the same criteria as for worship (prayer books may be used if pre-distributed to seats)
No food or drinks may be consumed in the building; may use the outdoor precaution guidelines for food service outside (attached below)

STAFF

Staff should work onsite as appropriate for Temple operations, except those who are 65 and over and/or with high risk factors who have not completed vaccination series.
Individual congregants permitted inside wearing non-vented face masks for individual appointments with prior arrangements made (maintaining 6-feet distance)

EVENTS, MEETINGS & GIFT SHOP

Indoor gatherings of up to 10 people wearing non-vented face masks with 6-ft social distancing, permitted unless meeting may be held just as effectively by virtual means.
No food or drinks may be consumed at meetings
Larger meetings will continue to be held via Zoom or other electronic platforms
The gift shop will be able to hold limited "by appointment only" hours.

ADULT EDUCATION

Indoor Gatherings of up to 10 people wearing non-vented face masks with 6-ft social distancing permitted unless class may be held just as effectively by virtual means
No food or drink may be served or consumed in the building

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Religious School may meet in-person indoors with all participants wearing non-vented face masks if with 6-ft physical distancing can be accommodated
No food or drink may be consumed in the building