Coronavirus Update 3/12/2020

Dear Temple Adat Elohim Members,

As always, the health and safety of all our members and guests is of primary concern to us at Temple Adat Elohim. There are no confirmed nor suspected cases of Coronavirus in the TAE community; however, as a precaution, we have decided to modify and or cancel some of our programming.

Schools
ECC remains open; however, some programs are being cancelled, modified, or postponed. Look for direct communication from ECC.
—Friday, March 13: ECC Tot Shabbat morning service is cancelled.
—Friday, March 13: Hedgehog Potluck dinner is cancelled.
—Friday, March 13: Tots ‘n Torah evening service is cancelled.

Religious School remains open; however, some programs are being cancelled, modified or postponed. Look for direct communication for Religious School.
—Saturday, March 14: 6th grade program and service is cancelled.
—Sunday, March 15, 22, & 29: Religious School T’fillah is cancelled.
**Students should go directly to their classrooms.
—Sunday, March 15: 3rd grade Family Education program is cancelled.
—Sunday, March 15, 22 & 29: Shirei Elohim rehearsals are cancelled.
—Tuesday, March 17, 14, 31: Religious School dinner is cancelled.
**Students should go directly to their classes at 6pm.
—Sunday, March 22: 4th grade Wedding will be for students only.
**The program will be live streamed.
—Wednesday, March 18, 25: Religious School T’fillah is cancelled.
**Students should go directly to their classrooms.
—Sunday, March 29: 5th grade Family Education program is cancelled.
**Students should go directly to their classrooms.
—Tuesday, March 31: Confirmation visit to Many Mansions is cancelled.
**Students should come to TAE for class.

Shabbat Services
—Friday, March 13: Brotherhood Shabbat Service has been postponed.
—Friday, March 13: Shabbat Services will continue; however, live steaming will be available.
**See the TAE website.
—Social Distancing practices will be employed during worship.

Torah/Talmud Study
—Saturday, March 14: Will meet as usual and be available virtually beginning Saturday, March 21.

Food
The Oneg Shabbat following services is discontinued until further notice.
Friday, March 20: The Community Shabbat Dinner has been cancelled.

Meetings & Programs
Monday, March 16: Spring into Organizing, sponsored by TAE Sisterhood has been postponed.

We continue to use the Ventura Health Department and local school districts as a reference to determine school or facility closure. Please look for our regular updates as well as direct communication from our schools and affiliates.

We encourage you to limit your own and your family’s interactions, avoid group surroundings, and follow health services and directives from the World Health Organization, CDC, or state or local governmental organizations should be followed.

We recognize that these recent changes are a departure from the consistently warm, vibrant, and dynamic experience we aim to foster every day. Please know these decisions were made with the genuine goal of increasing safety and providing accessibility and community for our synagogue family. In the coming days, we will reach out to you with opportunities to care for one another and maintain our sense of community during these difficult times. Be well!

Additional information regarding the coronavirus is available from:
California Department of Public Health
CDC
LA County Public Health
Ventura County Public Health

 With continued prayers for everyone to remain healthy.

Rabbi Barry Diamond
Cantor David Shukiar
Aliza Goland, Executive Director
Juli Rycus, Temple President