Beth Tzedec Congregation is pleased to be able to offer in-person services in accordance with the most up-to-date COVID-19 guidelines provided by Alberta Health Services.
Beth Tzedec will continue to offer all of our weekday Minyanim via Zoom and Shabbat Services via live streaming (please see links below) to ensure that all congregants are able to participate in prayer services, whether or not they are able to join us in person.
Please note the following guidelines and rules for in-person prayer services:
Beth Tzedec requires all congregants and visitors 12 years and older to be double vaccinated to enter the facility. Upon entry, proof of one of the following must be shown:
- Government-issued proof of COVID-19 double vaccination. To obtain proof of vaccination, please visit Alberta Vaccine Record Service;
- Proof of a privately paid negative PCR or rapid test within 72 hours of the service (tests from AHS or Alberta Precision Laboratories are not allowed); or
- Documentation of a medical exemption.
Valid proof of vaccination includes:
- Paper copy, digital copy or photo of your AHS or Pharmacist COVID-19 Immunization Record.
- My Health Records Immunization Record or Personal Health Report.
- Out of Province Vaccination Passport.
Worshippers must register no later than one business day in advance at 403-255-8688 or info@bethtzedec.ca (during office hours) and check in with the staff member posted at the front door. Please note that worshippers will be admitted for prayer services only if they are symptom-free and in good health.
- Please use hand sanitizer on your way into the building and on your way out and at every opportunity available.
- You are required to wear a mask at all times. We are encouraging congregants to bring their own masks. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided to you.
- All congregants and staff are required to maintain social distancing (keep at least 2 metres distance from people outside your household or cohort family) at all times.
- Bring your own Tallitot, kippot and women’s head coverings as they will not be provided.
- There will no kissing of mezuzot or Torah scrolls.
- When entering the sanctuary you will be directed to take a prayer book from a designated area and required to return your siddur to another drop area.
- When entering the Sanctuary, please find a seat that has at least three (3) empty seats between you and the nearest fellow worshiper.
- Family members who are living and isolating in the same home may sit together but please ensure that there are three (3) empty seats on either side of your family grouping.
- Listen to all instructions provided to you by our Cantor, staff and on-duty ushers.
- We have enhanced and increased our COVID-19 sanitization protocols. Extensive cleaning and disinfecting will take place on a regular schedule including just prior to and following prayer services.
To register for prayer services, or for more information, please contact us at 403-255-8688 or info@bethtzedec.ca.
Looking forward to your participation in prayer services onsite or via Zoom and live streaming!
Morning: 9:00am
Evening: 6:00pm
Saturday Evening Services (Mincha): 4:30pm (starting November 13th)
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MORNING MINYAN
Time: 9:00am Please contact the BTZ office at 403-255-8688 or info@bethtzedec.ca for the current Zoom link and password. |
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AFTERNOON MINYAN
Time: 6:00pm Please contact the BTZ office at 403-255-8688 or info@bethtzedec.ca for the current Zoom link and password. |
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SHABBAT SERVICES – LIVE STREAMING
Friday night Kabbalat Shabbat services begin at 6:00pm. Saturday morning Shabbat services begin at 9:00am. Saturday Evening Services (Mincha) begin 4:30pm (starting November 13th).
Please click the following day/link to join the specific service broadcast.
Primary Links:
Friday – https://stream.bethtzedec.
Saturday – https://stream.bethtzedec.ca/
Alternate Links:
Friday – http://stream.bethtzedec.ca/
Saturday – http://stream.bethtzedec.ca/
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