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On Wednesday, December 22, 2021 the TOS Health & Safety Committee met to discuss our COVID-19 policies, in light of the increase in case numbers and presence of the Omicron variant. As we are all aware, COVID-19 case numbers in Massachusetts are among the highest in the nation. As of now, most people who are fully vaccinated (meaning three doses of mRNA vaccines, or one dose of Johnson & Johnsons vaccine boosted with an mRNA vaccine) are protected from severe symptoms. However, we do not yet know the significance of the spread of the Omicron variant on people's long-term health, or those who are at higher risk of more serious symptoms. 

All of our adult TOS programming (Shabbat services, Adult Education classes and committee meetings) will be virtual through the month of January, available on Zoom and livestream. Our schools and offices will remain open. 

Because the situation is ever-changing, we will be in close contact with our Health & Safety committee to make any necessary changes in the coming weeks. We are committed to providing as much notice and transparency as possible. 

See our current COVID-19 Protocols Here

Today, we are asking for your support to complete the Circle of Giving. The Circle of Giving, our annual appeal, supports our impactful worship services, distinctive brand of education, enriching programming and the warm embrace of community offered to all. Like many nonprofit organizations, TOS has not been spared the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to our community and a few loyal and devoted Lamed Vavniks*, over the past eighteen months we have been able to survive, and even thrive. Please give what you can to help us connect with and support one another, celebrate holidays and life cycle events in unique ways, and keep our schools open and safe for children and families.  Give HERE

*Jewish lore holds that at any time in history there are 36 righteous people who are quietly responsible for saving the world. These are the Tzadikim Nistarim (hidden righteous ones), also known as the Lamed Vavniks (Lamed is 30 and Vav is 6). Our goal is for at least 36 family units to pledge at least $36,000 to be paid over a period of one, two, or three years. These contributions will be applied to sustaining ongoing Temple operations, the TOS Hineini and Sanctuary Funds, the TOS endowment.Contact Larry Green, Development Committee Chair, for more information.