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COVID-19 Precautions for the High Holy Days:   For centuries, synagogues have played a central role as places of holy gathering, learning, prayer and service. Our sages teach that when there comes a time that a Jewish community is confronted with sha’at had’chak, an hour of duress, when lives and safety are at risk, the kehillah (community)  must adjust accordingly. Traditionally, sha’at had’chak occurred when Jews, specifically, were threatened. But the moment in which we …

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We are meeting on the four Thursdays in Elul: August 12, 19, 26, and September 2. Join us on Zoom for short teachings about the month of Elul and preparing for the new year.

We are asking that all congregants who wish to attend Shabbat services in person register in advance as well as submit documentation of their vaccination status. Either a photo of your vaccination card or a screenshot of the NY State Excelsior Pass will be accepted. Please use one form per person. If there is more than one person in your party that will be attending, please submit multiple forms. Thank you for your help with …

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Join Rabbi Ellen and Karen Levine for an exploration of Eicha, the Book of Lamentations, which is traditionally read on Tisha b’Av. We will chant, read, and take some time to reflect on communal and personal tragedies and grief. This is a commemoration best observed in community.

After much planning and many considerations, we are thrilled to announce that registration is open for the WJC Family School, Fall 2021! Please follow this link to register!

As we are still actively following COVID safety protocols, approved by our board of directors, please familiarize yourself with the guidelines below before attending an in-person outdoor event. As of now, the building continues to remain closed to all visitors and events. For the duration of an outdoor event, and for continued best overall safety, all participants should remain socially distanced at equal to or greater than 6’ apart; all participants should remain masked anytime …

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We are trying something new – an outdoor (weather-permitting) in-person Shabbat service that will also be on zoom! To join us in person you must preregister, as our in-person gatherings are still limited in number.   We hope those who wish to, will join us in the flesh, and we will all share the evening together, both in-person and online.   WJC is currently follow the safety protocols outlined below. We ask that you please read …

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The spirit of our Bibliodrama will be something like a communal yarzeit, remembering Miriam by going back through the three stories in which she figures prominently. We will also honor Reb Pauline, who was an enthusiastic advocate for this style of Torah study.

Join us in the WJC parking lot, weather-permitting, as we watch the evening fall and bid farewell to Shabbat with a beautiful Havdalah ceremony. Preregistration and social distancing protocols required, but we will be together! Register here:

Our Family School gathers for one last time this school year for a fun Shabbat celebration, in-person and outdoors at the WJC.