TBE COVID-19 Guidelines

The following guidelines are effective March 19, 2023, and apply to all adults and children ages two and older who enter the building for events and activities. (Note: Additional guidelines and restrictions may apply to specific events and activities as deemed necessary.)

Masks
Individuals attending events and activities at TBE, including Kesher Beth El, can wear a mask at their discretion subject to the following conditions:

• Individuals testing positive for COVID-19 should not enter the building until they are symptom free for five days and must wear a mask for the next five day upon entrance.
• Individuals who have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and test negative can assume they have a cold or other virus and should be fever free for 24 hours before entering the building. No mask is required at that time.
• Individuals who are up to date with their vaccines and have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 may enter the building. Masking is at their discretion. Up to date means a person has received all recommended doses in their primary series COVID-19 vaccine, plus a booster dose when eligible. (Please click here for more information.)
• Individuals who are not up to date with their vaccines and have been exposed to COVID-19 should not enter the building for five days after exposure.
   

N95, KN95, KF94 or 3-ply surgical masks are highly recommended when wearing a mask. TBE will supply a recommended mask type if needed.

Additional Guidelines

• Food may be served at all TBE events.
• All capacity restrictions have been removed.
• Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 within 48 hours of attending an event should report their exposure to Steve Lander at (203) 322-6901, ext. 304, or execdir@tbe.org.
• If you have underlying conditions or an immuno-compromised system, you may want to consult with your physician before attending any event or activity.
   

As medical advice and protocols are updated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local authorities, the TBE Reopening Task Force, along with its medical advisors, may modify these guidelines accordingly.

Persons or organizations that rent TBE space for private events and activities (e.g., weddings, B’nai Mitzvah parties, meetings) will be given our protocols as suggestions, but may establish their own guidelines.

Please contact Steve Lander at (203) 322-6901, ext. 304, or execdir@tbe.org with any questions.

Please note that Beth El Cemetery is a separate organization from Temple Beth El. Families conducting a gravesite service should check with the funeral home or officiating clergy for any COVID guidelines they may have.