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Disclaimer - Exclusion of Liability

Notice to All Attendees and Users of

The Village Shul &

Aish HaTorah Learning Centre

As a condition of attending The Village Shul, and as a condition of using its facilities, you assume all risk of being in a public place during the COVID 19 pandemic. By attending at The Village Shul and Aish HaTorah Learning Center and by using its facilities, you agree that The Village Shul and its directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, sponsors, and representatives shall not be liable and are not liable for any illness that may be attributed to, or that could be attributed from your attendance at and from your use of the facilities of The Village Shul, and that you waive all claims with respect thereto. You further agree that these conditions and agreements shall be governed by, and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and no other jurisdiction.

1. At present, attendance is only by pre-registration. Those who have not registered ahead of time are, unfortunately, unable to join services at this time.

2. All attendees must wear a mask before entering and while inside the building including the rooftop. (A face shield can be worn in addition to the mask).
3. Upon entering the building, please use hand sanitizer and try to avoid touching your face and mask. If your mask needs to be adjusted, please use hand sanitizer after touching your face/mask. You may want to bring your own small bottle of hand sanitizer with you.
4. The only area of the Shul currently open is the main sanctuary for Friday night services and Shabbat day, and the rooftop for Shacharit and Minch / Ma'ariv.  All other areas are currently closed to public traffic. Please note there is limited access to washrooms. While on the premises, please do not walk around; remain in your seat. If you cannot stay in one place, please do not come to the services.
5. Friday Night, Shabbat Morning, Mincha and weekday services are currently being held. Havdallah should be recited at home.
6. Shabbat morning Shacharit will start at 8:30 AM.

7. Only members of a single-family household are permitted to sit together.

8. Attendance at present is restricted to those Bar or Bat Mitzvah age and over. There will be no Kids' Program.
9. Anyone who is over the age of 65, and if you are immunocompromised, or has another condition that increases the risk of severe illness with COVID-19 is strongly urged to continue to daven at home and to consult with your physician to determine whether it is a good idea to join a minyan.
10. We encourage all attendees to bring their own Siddur, Chumash, and Tallis. If you do not have a Siddur or Chumash, please place the ones you used in the location indicated.
11. A cleaning plan for high-touch areas is in place
12. No congregating before or after services
13. All attendees must maintain social distancing (2 meters) while on-premises and when entering/exiting the building
14. Individuals who receive aliyahs must maintain social distancing and can make their brachos from 6 feet away.
15. Avoid all physical contact with fellow congregants.
16. No touching or kissing of Mezuzos, Torahs, Siddurs and Chumash
17. Kiddushes (public or private) and Shalosh seudos will not be held until further notice.

If you have questions or need help completing the form, please contact Abi Samole by email at asamole@aish.com or by phone at 416-785-1107 ext 307.

Please note, a separate form MUST be submitted for each person planning to attend.