Rabbi Howard Morrison

Dear Congregational family,

As Covid cases sadly increase with the presence of the Delta and Omicron variants, I hope and pray that all of us have or are soon getting vaccinations and booster shots.Given the seriousness of the Covid19 pandemic, it is essential for all of us to protect ourselves to the extent possible. Vaccinations are important not only for our personal health, but for the health of our family and associates. How tragic it is to learn about unvaccinated or under-vaccinated people who contract Covid, who suffer, who die, who transmit the virus to their loved ones. . . all of which could have been prevented by having gotten vaccinated.

Everyone should know if the people near them are properly vaccinated. This is not merely a matter of idle curiosity, but could be a matter of life and death. A person who is asked about vaccination status should answer promptly and accurately. Truthfulness enables others to make responsible decisions.

On this past Shabbat, we transitioned from Bereishit to Shmot with the words, "Chazak Chazak V'Nitchazek - Be strong; be strong; and let us be strengthened together."

Rabbi Howard Morrison