We are excited to host outdoor, in-person Tot Shabbat from 10:30- 11:30am and will be gathering together followed by lunch at a nearby park if weather allows. Please read on for more details, information and safety instructions!

ABOUT: Sing, dance & bring in Shabbat with NSP in person! Geared at ages 1-5 and fun for all.

LOCATION:  
June 17th Tot Shabbat will be located at Rock Creek Grove #7
July 22nd will be located at Rock Creek Grove #8
August 19th will be at Rock Creek Grove #7

REGISTRATION PROCESS: Please fill out the following form with information on who will be attending so we can have accurate numbers. Reqd on about safety & access instructions and agreements.

QUESTIONS: If you have questions about the event or would like to learn more, please email administration@newsynagogueproject.org 

We want programming to be availible to as many congregants and members of our extended community as possible, while maintaining our commitment to pikuah nefesh, safegaurding life, as a central value: We hold that to save one member of our community is to save and preserve the entire community of NSP and beyond. We ask that you abide by the following protocals:

1. Please rapid test before attending in person, indoor events on the day of the gathering (you do not need to test for outdoor events). This will help us limit the spread at our events and keep one another safe. We will have rapid tests on site for you to use, feel free to arrive early to use one of these tests.

2. All attendees of NSP in- person events must be fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means two shots plus booster for the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines and one shot plus booster for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Children under 5 years who are eligible for vaccination must have begun the vaccine schedule. If you have any questions regarding this policy, vaccine eligibility, or should you require a medical or legal exemption, please contact Rabbi Yosef (rabbo@newsynagogueproject.org).

3. Masking is required for all indoor meetings and use of indoor spaces (e.g. bathrooms) at outdoor events. When masks are required attendees over 2 years old must wear a mask. Acceptable face coverings include: 2-layer cotton, surgical, or KN95 masks without a vent; unacceptable face coverings include: gaiters, bandanas or similar. Masks must cover the nose and mouth entirely and be on for the duration of the event. Masks are not required outdoor.

4. Members may not attending if they currently have any common symptoms of Covid-19, including clough, sneezing, fever, chills, or nausea. Members may not attend if they are waiting on the result of a Covid-19 test due to possible or confirmed exposure to Covid-19 or have recently been exposed to someone with Covid-19.

In regards to distancing, please be mindful that not everyone have the same risk tolerance, and some atendees will likely want to remain socially distanced. Please ask before hugging or standing in close proximity to other attendees and when possible, maintain distance from others not in your pod. 

To make this happen, we need attendees to volunteer to help out with the logistics. Please indicate below if you are availible to help with any of the following.

The Layout: 
June 17th Tot Shabbat will be located at Rock Creek Grove #7
July 22nd will be located at Rock Creek Grove #8
August 19th will be at Rock Creek Grove #6

Weather: In the event of inclement weather we won't have a potluck

About the space:
Picnic Grove 7 is located along Beach Drive NW north of the intersection with Joyce Road. There are a few picnic tables scattered between the parking area and the creek. Use caution as the area is prone to flooding after rains. This section of Beach Drive remains open. Vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists must share the road.

Picnic Grove 6 is located along Beach Drive NW north of the intersection with Joyce Rd. NW. The ground is relatively flat with many trees scattered throughout the area. A narrow, paved trail runs past the parking area and along the road-side edge of the picnic area. The paved pathway provides a safe and accessible way for cyclists and pedestrians to access Beach Drive to the south or to go north towards Milk House Ford.

Picnic Grove 8 is located along Beach Drive NW between the road and the creek. There is a medium-sized parking area available for visitors to use. There are several picnic tables scattered through the area. There is no pavilion.

Restrooms and Parking: There are public bathrooms and parking