Covid Attendance Guidelines

Congregation Ramath Orah expects all attendees to be fully vaccinated in accordance with the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and to follow appropriate CDC guidelines with regard to precautions related to attendance. These guidelines are subject to change in accordance with any revision of the CDC guidelines. 

We ask that everyone recognize and respect the various comfort levels and different types of precautions taken by the members of our community. Individual health circumstances vary widely, and we are eager to ensure that we maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect.

We have designated the balcony (and a portion of the main sanctuary for people who have difficulty with stairs) as a place where masking and social distancing are required for everyone. 

If you are experiencing any symptoms that could be the result of COVID-19, do not come to shul.

If you are unsure as to whether you are able to come to shul due to COVID-19, our policy is as follows:

• If you have tested positive for COVID-19, do not come to shul for 5 days after the date of your test (if you did not have symptoms)or for at least 5 days after the start of your symptoms, so long as your symptoms have improved and you have been fever free for at least 24 hours. When you come to shul, you must remain masked at all times (including at kiddush) until 10 days after the date of your test or start of your symptoms.
• If you were exposed (see below) to someone with COVID-19 and you have no symptoms, but you are NOT up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations, do not come to shul for 5 days after the date of your exposure. When you come to shul you must remain masked at all times (including at kiddush) for 10 days after the date of your exposure. No testing is required in this circumstance.
• If you were exposed (see below) to someone with COVID-19, and you have no symptoms, AND you are either (a) up-to-date with vaccination OR (b) you had COVID-19 within the past 90 days (using a viral test, preferably diagnosed by a medical professional), you may come to shul but must remain masked at all times (including at kiddush) for 10 days after the date of your exposure. No testing is required in this circumstance.
  • “Exposed” is defined as being less than 6 feet away from an infected person for 15 minutes or more, cumulatively within a 24-hour period.

For further details, see the CDC website at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html. 

If you have questions about this policy, please do not hesitate to contact president@ramathorah.org .