COVID-19 UPDATE

Dear members and friends, 

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Unfortunately due to the evolving situation with COVID-19 and the government's new advice to avoid all forms of social gathering, we have made the hard decision to suspend all services. 

We are however implementing a number of measures to keep us all supported during these trying times. 

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1) Assistance/volunteer forms. One of the ways we can support each other is to help those who can't leave the house, for instance running an errand or having a phone call to help keep spirits raised. How can you help?

We have created a simple form that will take less than 2 minutes to complete if you are able to support someone in need. 
https://forms.gle/iDt4ZsCYZMH48cqt9

We have also created a simple form for those who need to ask for help.
https://forms.gle/xmSu77ykTRvSbKXN9

Please complete either as appropriate. You can use the same links to amend your information as your individual situation changes. 

We are forming a small team to help us coordinate efforts matching those who need help with someone locally (iff appropriate). If you have a few minutes to spare a few times a week to help with the coordination please contact Linda, Jo, Helen or Barbara.

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2) Shabbat. NRS is continuing to hold successful, very well attended online services every Shabbat morning and for festivals. Details and Zoom linksmay be obtained by contacting info@newcastlereformsynagogue.co.uk

3) Regular updates. In addition, we are going to be sending regular updates via email with news, developments or links that people can access from home. There are a number of streaming services that are now free due to COVID-19. If you find something online that you think other members of the community could enjoy, please send us an email with the link and we will distribute it as a “newsletter” regularly. 

We hope everyone is keeping safe and well 

Your NRS Council