Update November 1, 2021

We are thrilled to announce the return of RABBI SOLOVEICHIK'S FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: IN-PERSON, FOLLOWING FRIDAY EVENING SERVICES, THE WAY IT WAS MEANT TO BE... ONLY AT SHEARITH ISRAEL. Make sure to sign up for our emails for weekly topics and service times. And do consider sponsoring a session in honor or in memory of a loved one or in appreciation for this special experience.

With very high vaccination rates among our membership and extremely low incidences of COVID-19 infection in our area, yet with a careful eye on the Delta variant, we continue to cautiously ease restrictions on our path back to "normalcy." We are adjusting our policies and activities based on the changing circumstances in consultation with our dedicated Working Group.

As the temperatures are dropping, we have started to move our prayer services inside our Main Sanctuary with greater frequency (although we continue to pray outdoors in our beautiful and spacious nextdoor pavilion, "Paved Paradise," whenever possible). Masks are required for indoor prayer services. When outdoors, vaccinated individuals may choose to wear masks or not (except for when crowds are large, and we ask everyone to put on their masks) and non-vaccinated people, including children, are required to wear masks. We have also been enjoying a range of outdoor programming including Rabbi Soloveichik’s shabbat afternoon class, Jr. Congregation, and other social and cultural activities. Registration for all services and select programs is still required and we have been collecting proof of vaccination from our members and guests.