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KESSER ISRAEL with the minimum of people in the sanctu-
Since online services are not compatible ary. Last year, the Sisterhood generously un-
with Orthodox tradition, Congregation Kes- derwrote the cost of not only the HHD pro-
ser Israel plans to hold in-person services at duction, but also the purchase of equipment
the Mittleman Jewish Community Center to that is now installed for regular streaming of
provide sufficient space for social distancing. Shabbat and holiday services. If we have to,
Currently planned for indoors in the ball- the clergy plus a minyan will broadcast ser-
room, services are open to both members vices for everyone else to view remotely.”
and nonmembers. Vaccination is highly SHIR TIKVAH
encouraged. Masks and preregistration are
Congregation Shir Tikvah will offer limit-
required: kesserisrael.org/holidaytickets. available on Livestream for members and ed indoor, in-person services for members,
KOL AMI, VANCOUVER nonmembers. keeping the gatherings small. Attendees are
Across the Columbia River in Clark Coun- “We’re looking at about 200 for the main required be vaccinated.
ty, Congregation Kol Ami has changed its sanctuary service,” says Senior Rabbi “The pandemic has created a difficult and
plans, too. “Our plan was to hold High David Kosak, noting that the space holds ever-changing situation for all of us,” says
Holy Day services masked and in person about 1,100 people. “We believe that this Administrative Director Katie Schneider.
with 3-foot distances between families in is plenty of physical distancing. … It’s an “We know our community is precious, and
the sanctuary and social hall. We also had interesting time of uncertainty. It means a we want to protect it. At the same time, it is
planned to offer a Livestream option. But lot of people are going to feel more com- difficult to limit access to our services and
Delta has changed all of those plans,” says fortable participating online. We worked the ways that we can be together.”
Rabbi Elizabeth Dunsker. “Our committee hard to make sure that whatever feels com- The general public is invited to join ser-
made the decision that our services will be fortable for each family and each person … vices on Zoom. For more information,
online only for the second year in a row.” there is a way to participate this year.” visit the website calendar at shirtikvahpdx.
Services are open to anyone. Email Registration is required for Livestream/ org or email office@shirtikvahpdx.org for
admin@jewishvancouverusa.org to regis- Zoom services for members and nonmem- the Zoom link.
ter and get the link. bers: nevehshalom.org/hhdaccess5782/
“We are still evaluating, still discussing
KOL SHALOM COMMUNITY and there could be further changes to make CEDAR SINAI PARK
Plans for seniors at Cedar Sinai Park are
FOR HUMANISTIC JUDAISM to ensure we keep our community safe, and in flux, too.
“All spring, Kol Shalom was planning to we still provide a meaningful and spiritual “If nothing else, living in a pandemic has
hold in-person High Holiday services at the High Holiday season,” said CNS Presi- been a constant reminder that the future
West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellow- dent Glen Coblens. “We have seen within is unpredictable,” says CSP Spiritual Life
ship, our traditional site for many years,” the course of the last year and a half, the Coordinator Cathy Zheutlin.
says Kol Shalom Vice President Roberta only thing that really is constant is change. This year, all of the services and dinners
Hellman. “We were thinking of a hybrid So we have to keep in mind that whatev- at Cedar Sinai Park are for residents only.
service. But as COVID cases started rising er decisions that we make today might be “We are still planning to have live ser-
in the Portland Metro area, we decided to changed tomorrow, next week or whenever vices in Zidell Hall with volunteer service
be cautious and careful, and once again as we get closer to Rosh Hashanah.” leaders from the community,” says Cathy.
only hold our services on Zoom.” SHAARIE TORAH Amy Shapiro and Jeff Olenick, Eddy
The services will be open to and without Congregation Shaarie Torah welcomes all Shuldman, Len and Elayne Shapiro, Avrel
charge for anyone. who are interested in joining services, space Nudelman, Rabbi Barry Cohen, Laurie
“It has truly been disappointing to have to permitting. Members will have priority ac- Fendel and Rivkah Coburn are leading
postpone getting together, but our Zoom ser- cess. Nonmembers can arrange for visitor 11 different services for residents only at
vices were well attended and appreciated last tickets by contacting the main office: cst@ Rose Schnitzer Manor. In addition, Len
year, and we hope for the same now,” says shaarietorah.org. A voluntary contribution and Elayne Shapiro will lead a Rosh Ha-
Roberta. “Here’s to next year in person.” to support the shul is appreciated. Required shanah Service, and Barbara Slader will
Registration and service details are avail- registration for in-person services can be lead a Yom Kippur Service for residents of
able at kolshalom.org. found on the congregation’s High Holy Robison Jewish Health Center and Harold
NEVEH SHALOM Day page at shaarietorah.org/hhd. Schnitzer Center for Living.
Congregation Neveh Shalom will offer a All those entering the building must be “We will also have two festive Rosh
mix of in-person outdoor and indoor, which fully vaccinated and wear a mask at all Hashanah dinners at the Manor,” says
will also be available online, and has shifted times. Double masking or the use of N-95 Cathy. “Rather than one large gathering
some services for young children to Zoom masks is recommended, but not required. at Robison, there will be five separate fes-
only. Some services that had been planned All services held in the main sanctuary tive holiday dinners for RJHC and HSCL
for indoors will now move to outdoor lo- will be simulcast via the CST website and residents. If we are required to make any
cations on the synagogue grounds. Young on Facebook Live for those who prefer to changes, our backup plans are for everyone
Family Services have been changed to a watch from home. The website includes to attend virtual services.”
drive-in service rather than being in the a form for access to an online copy of CSP CEO Kimberly Fuson adds, “As we
lower courtyard, and the young family Rosh Mahzor Lev Shalem. continue this shared journey through the
Hashanah service that was scheduled to be Shaarie Torah Executive Director Jemi pandemic, I continue to be deeply moved
in the Stampfer Chapel will be on Zoom. Mansfield adds, “If the need arises to put the by the inimitable spirits of our residents,
Services will be held in the main sanctu- brakes on in-person services as we’re plan- staff, families, trustees, volunteers and
ary for limited in-person attendance and are ning, we can pivot to exclusive streaming community.”
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