​In consultation with staff and lay leaders, Temple Chai’s COVID Task Force of physicians has updated COVID-related policies. These policies reflect Temple Chai’s continued commitment to Pikuach Nefesh (saving life and preserving health), Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh LaZeh (our responsibility to each other), and Kehilah (being present together in community). They also reflect the development of knowledge around protection against COVID, watchfulness of the current surge and anticipation of future COVID surges, and the guidance of the medical community.
 
1.     Temple Chai strongly encourages everyone eligible to be fully vaccinated (i.e., vaccinated and boosted to the fullest extent of eligibility) across our entire congregational community inclusive of our ECC and Religious School.  
 
2.     Masks are optional for all vaccinated individuals. Masks are strongly encouraged particularly for unvaccinated and/or immunocompromised individuals, especially during surges in the Valley. Please do not attend in-person events if you are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19.
 
3.     After a direct exposure: Please monitor carefully for any symptoms. Masking is required for 5 calendar days after exposure with a test after five days.
 
4.     All employees must be fully vaccinated, including all boosters for which they are eligible.
 
5.     If an employee or child tests positive for COVID-19, they must stay home for 5 days and may return to work or school on the sixth day if they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the aid of fever-reducing medicines such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen. 
 
6.     Choirs: To participate in Adult Choir or Youth Choir, members are required to be fully vaccinated, including all boosters for which they are eligible.

ECC and Religious School
Additions to the above items

7.      If a child has a fever over 100 degrees, child must go or stay home but can return with a rapid or PCR test if having multiple symptoms related to COVID-19. Must also be fever-free without fever-reducing medications for 24 hours.
 
8.      In the event of a direct exposure, the families of the class in which there has been a positive case will be notified.