Please read the following updated information for attendance at services and events taking place after Sunday, June 13, 2021.

We know this is a great deal of information but it is all very important.  Please read through it carefully so that you understand our policies and procedures.  

Any questions?  Call the office at 954-384-8265.  Thanks!

Thursday morning minyan will begin at 7:30 am and last approximately 45 minutes (these are only in person on weeks we have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah).  All other mornings we are on zoom at begin at 8:00 am.

Friday evening services will begin at 6:30 pm and last approximately 45 minutes. 

Shabbat morning services will begin at 9:15 am and will last approximately 2 hours.

We are thrilled to be able to be together for services in the building again but need your help.

Please read the information below. It lists the safety measures required to maintain a safe and responsible environment for our return.

• To enter the building:  Only the preschool doors (green awning) will be open for entry.  Please maintain social distancing while walking through the building.
• Please be prepared to show your photo ID to our security guards.
• ​​​​​​​Upon entering and exiting the sanctuary, please use hand sanitizer. Please bring your own or feel free to use one of our dispensers. 
• Anyone experiencing fever, sinus pain, cough, fatigue or reduced/altered sense of smell or taste should not attend at this time. If you aren’t feeling well, even without these symptoms, please stay home.
• Social Distancing of 6 feet is requested at all times, including while seated. Family units or people co-habitating may sit together but the distance between these groups from others should be six feet. Seating has been eliminated or marked off, such that each “open” seat will have six feet of space surrounding it. 
• A cloth face covering must be worn properly over your nose and mouth at all times while in the building.  It must cover from the bridge of your nose to the bottom of your chin. If you are unable to properly wear a mask for the entire duration of the service, please do not plan on attending.  You will be asked to leave if you are unable to abide by this rule.  Face shields are not a substitute for a mask but may be worn in addition to one.
• We ask that you do not wear gloves as these pose a higher risk of cross contamination.  
• Water fountains have been disabled.  We will not have water available.
• Individuals who have serious underlying medical conditions, and those who are considered high-risk should consider not participating at this time.   
• If you have recently traveled into/out of the country, or have been in contact with someone who is positive or exhibiting symptoms, please contact the Executive Director at lynne@bnaiaviv.org to discuss protocols regarding testing and attending in-person services.  At this time we require written proof of a negative PCR test to attend.

We know this is a lot of information but it is our intent to create as safe an environment as we can while providing an in-person spiritually fulfilling experience.

Please note your assumption of risk: You hereby choose to accept the risk of contracting COVID-19 for yourself and/or your children in order to utilize B’nai Aviv’s services and enter B’nai Aviv’s premises. These services are of such value to you and/or to your children, that you accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19 in order to utilize B’nai Aviv’s services and premises in person.  

We look forward to seeing you on Shabbat!  If you have any questions about the above guidelines, please contact Lynne Balaban at lynne@bnaiaviv.org. 

Waiver and Release of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is reported to be extremely contagious. The state of medical knowledge is evolving, but the virus is believed to spread from person-to-person contact. Evidence has shown that COVID-19 can cause serious and potentially life threatening illness and even death.

 

B’nai Aviv cannot prevent you or your children from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while utilizing B’nai Aviv’s services or premises. It is not possible to prevent against the presence of the disease. Therefore, if you choose to utilize B’nai Aviv’s services and/or enter onto B’nai Aviv’s premises you may be exposing yourself to and/or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.  

 

Please read the following statements and initial next to the following statements to indicate your agreement.  If you cannot positively affirm to all of these questions, you will be asked to postpone or reschedule your visit to a later date. 

 

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I have read and understood the above warning concerning COVID-19. I hereby choose to accept the risk of contracting COVID-19 for myself and/or my children in order to utilize B’nai Aviv’s services and enter B’nai Aviv’s premises. These services are of such value to me and/or to my children, that I accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19 in order to utilize B’nai Aviv’s services and premises in person.  

 

WAIVER OF LAWSUIT/LIABILITY: I hereby forever release and waive my right to bring suit against B’nai Aviv and its owners, officers, directors, managers, officials, trustees, agents, employees, or other representatives in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 related to utilizing B’nai Aviv’s services and premises. I understand that this waiver means I give up my right to bring any claims including for personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, including but not limited to claims of negligence and give up any claim I may have to seek damages, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen.  

 

CHOICE OF LAW: I understand and agree that the law of the State of Florida will apply to this contract.  

  
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HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE 

Please read the following statements and initial next to the following statements to indicate your agreement.  If you cannot positively affirm to all of these questions, you will be asked to postpone or reschedule your visit to a later date. 
_____ I do not currently, nor have I had in the last two weeks, a fever, cough, sore throat, loss of smell/taste or other cold symptoms. 
_____ To the best of my knowledge, I do not have, nor have I been in direct contact with someone who has confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 or a presumptive positive COVID-19 test result in the last 15 (fifteen) days. 
____ Neither I, nor anyone living in my immediate household, have traveled outside of the state in the last 15 days. 
Have you, or any member of your family, tested positive for Covid-19 within the last 30 days OR are you, or any member of your family, currently waiting for your Covid-19 test results?  If the answer is yes - please contact Lynne in the office at 954-384-8265 or at lynne@bnaiaviv.org to provide further details to determine if you are able to attend services at this time. 
I HAVE ANSWERED THE HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE ABOVE HONESTLY AND TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I HAVE ALSO CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS RELEASE, AND FREELY AND KNOWINGLY ASSUME THE RISK AND WAIVE MY RIGHTS CONCERNING LIABILITY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT B’NAI AVIV HAS THE RIGHT TO DENY MY ACCESS THE SERVICES OR BUILDING IF IT FEELS, IN ITS DISCRETION, THAT ALLOWING ME ACCESS MAY ENDANGER OTHERS. 

Signature: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

Name (printed):________________________________________________________

Phone number/ Email address:____________________________________________ 

I am the parent or legal guardian of the following minor ______________________.

I have the legal right to consent to and, by signing below, I hereby do consent to the terms and conditions of this Release.    

Signature: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

Name (printed):_______________________________________________________

Phone number/ Email address:___________________________________________ 

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