Sign up to attend Minyan
To attend any minyan or event, all attendees must read and comply with our
Kesher COVID Protocols (updated March 15, 2021)
Click the links below to sign up to attend minyanim:
To volunteer to help us make a minyan, join our Kesher Daily Minyan WhatsApp group.
Coronavirus Resources
We know this is a very difficult time both for our community and the world at large. Despite the effects on our daily lives, Kesher is endeavoring to do all we can to continue to provide spiritual and communal sustenance until this crisis passes.
Please see the information below for all of the ways our shul and community is adjusting given the current public health situation.
For questions about our COVID-19 response protocols, we encourage you to contact the Kesher COVID Taskforce at coronavirus@kesher.org.
For halachic or ritual guidance during this time, please contact Rabbi Shafner directly.
QUICK LINKS:
Ongoing Learning Opportunities | Resources for Those in Need of Support |
Health Guidance and Recommendations | More Torah Learning and Community Resources |
Ongoing Learning Opportunities
We are transitioning all of our learning opportunities to Zoom. Please see our current offerings HERE.
Make sure you follow us on Facebook, as will be hosting Facebook Live sessions!
Resources for Those in Need of Support
We realize that many in our community may be at increased risk of infection due to age or health circumstances. If you are self-quarantined or at a high risk of infection, please reach out so that we can ensure you have whatever supplies you may need.
Additionally, if you are able to volunteer to provide those supplies - either shopping or delivering to those affected - please email Miriam Cleeman.
For those seeking charity or volunteer opportunities in our community at this time:
- Please consider a donation to the Kesher Israel Welfare Fund which is used to help those in our community in need
- See this helpful guide for how to get involved in local organizations during this time of increased need
Local businesses, including Kosher restaurants, are also being hit hard by this unprecedented crisis and restrictions on food service establishments. Please consider supporting our local small businesses and restaurants by doing the following:
- Order takeout or delivery from those Kosher restaurants still open
- Purchase gift certificates to local Kosher establishments which will provide much needed cash flow now, and will allow you to enjoy once the situation has calmed down.
Health Guidance and Recommendations
We continue to strongly encourage our extended community to follow the guidance and recommendations of national and local healthcare authorities.
For additional guidance and updated information, please see the following sources:
- Guidance for Persons Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 (DC Health)
- Guidance for Quarantine after COVID-19 Exposure (DC Health)
- Guidance for Close Contacts of a Person Confirmed to have COVID-19 (DC Health)
- Guidance for Families with Children: Playing and Socializing (DC Health)
- Information on COVID-19 Symptoms (CDC)
- Guidance on Improving How Your Mask Protects You (CDC)
- Best Practices for Daily Activities and Going Out (CDC)
- Information for When You've Been Fully Vaccinated (CDC)