Online Coronavirus Resource Portal

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.

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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.

For those looking for additional virtual options for Torah study or learning at this time, please considering checkout the online libraries of the following sources: 

• YU Torah
• Aleph Beta
• Midreshet Lindenbaum
• The Israel Koschitzky Virtual Beit Midrash at Yeshivat Har Etzion
• Orthodox Union Torah
• Yeshivat Chovevei Torah