The unsettling, fast-moving and unpredictable world of life with COVID-19 is upon us. As we’re all discovering, a worldwide pandemic disrupts everyone on an unprecedented scale. COVID-19 represents a challenge to all of us in varying degrees. For some, it is frustrating and a grave inconvenience. For others, it is life changing, scary and a very real threat. For all of us, it represents the opportunity to ensure that our community does what we do best—come together and support one another.
The following resources are provided to help our Jewish community organizations as they serve the community during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic:
CDC Resources for Communities, Schools, Workplaces and Events
CDC / EPA Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting
Orthodox Union Guidance to Shuls and Communities
Secure Community Network (SCN): Considerations for Reopening and Resumption of Operations
CDC Decision tree for camps and youth programs
American Camp Association Field Guide for Camp Operations
CDC Resources for Schools and Child Care Institutions
Online Offerings Beyond Portland
The Kitchen (San Francisco) has recorded the Shabbat blessings for communal singing along (or learning!).
Craig Taubman and Rabbi David Wolpe are leading “Shabbat InSpirit,” scheduled for 6:00 Eastern/ 3:00 Pacific on Fridays.
BBYO has created bbyo.org/OnDemand to offer teen experiences and support as well as support to teen educators.
OneTable has resources for Shabbat and how to Shabbat Alone, Together
Hilel has created Hillel@Home to create community and connection among Jewish college students.
Chabad.org has launched an online page to ensure that the mourner’s Kaddish will be said in synagogue.
PJ Library Resources for Quarantined Families
Running list of streaming services worldwide