Updated May 18, 2022
The New York City Department of Health announced a high Covid alert level for the city earlier this week, and, along with the NYC Health Commissioner, Temple Emanu-El strongly encourages mask wearing at all of our indoor programs.
As we approach the final days of nursery and religious school, we will continue to observe all Department of Health and Department of Education mandates for safety in our education programs.
We will keep you informed of any additional changes to our health and safety policies and hope that the end of the pandemic will come soon.
As always, we look forward to greeting you in person. If you need anything or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our membership office: , 212-507-9514.
Guidelines for In-Person Services at Temple Emanu-El
To enter the temple for all occasions:
- All persons 12 years of age and older must provide proof of vaccination.
- All children 11 years of age and younger must be accompanied by a vaccinated adult.
- Masks are required to be worn by all, covering your nose and mouth, at all times.
- Social distancing will be required
Anyone who is not feeling well is encouraged to stay home and watch the livestream at Experience Emanu-El, Facebook or YouTube.
Before You Arrive
Before attending services in person at Temple Emanu-El, please consider the following:
- Have I felt any of the following symptoms during the last 48 hours?
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea/vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Is my temperature taken today at or over 100.4°F?
- Have I knowingly been in close contact in the last 14 days with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or who has had any symptoms of COVID-19? (Close contact means 15 minutes of exposure within 6 feet, and/or the infected or potentially infected person is someone you currently live with and/or is someone with whom you have daily interaction.)
- Have I tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
- Have I traveled internationally in the past 14 days?
If you answered yes, we ask that you please stay home. However, you can still watch services virtually through our livestream at Experience Emanu-El, Facebook and YouTube.
Additional Safety Precautions at Temple Emanu-El
- Temple Emanu-El will utilize enhanced cleaning protocols for high-touch surfaces and bathrooms.
- The building HVAC System has HEPA MERV-14 filters installed and provides fresh air intake.
- All employees are fully vaccinated.
- Use soap or water, or hand sanitizer often. Sanitizing stations will be located at all entrances and elevator doors.
Temple Emanu-El is bound to follow all New York State and City reopening regulations and procedures at this time. We regret any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your understanding.
Watch Online
Watch from the comfort of your own home. Temple Emanu-El streams all Shabbat and Holiday services to Experience Emanu-El, Facebook and YouTube.