CSOA Reopening Task Force Survey - Shabbat and High Holy Days

We would like to know your feelings about resuming religious services - in some form - at our shul. Federal, state and local guidelines for such meetings might include: limiting the overall number in attendance, mask-wearing, social distancing, limited group singing, and limited access to the building as well as restroom facilities.We would like to know your feelings about resuming religious services - in some form - at our shul. Federal, state and local guidelines for such meetings will include: limiting the overall number in attendance, mask-wearing, social distancing, limited group singing, and limited access to the building as well as restroom facilities.

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* 1. How likely is it that you would attend indoor or outdoor Shabbat or High Holy Day services at CSOA under these conditions?

Definitely would attend.

Likely to attend.

Not sure.

Unlikely to attend.

Definitely will not attend.

Other (please specify)

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* 2. In addition to the above guidelines, if attendance were limited to those over age 13, would you be more or less likely to attend?

More likely to attend.

About the same.

Less likely to attend.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. If we hold outdoor services IN PERSON, how many family members would attend, including you? On Shabbat? On High Holy Days?

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* 4. Which of these service formats would you participate in?

Interactive Zoom service on Shabbat

Interactive Zoom service on High Holy Days

Service live-streamed via YouTube led by our clergy, no interaction involved

<50 people, live INDOOR service, with social distancing and masks

<50 people, live OUTDOOR service, with social distancing and masks

Watch pre-recorded ritual content led by Rabbi Brian and other service leaders, for viewing at a time of your preference (as opposed to a live service at a fixed time)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What I expect from services at CSOA

Welcoming, warm and inviting

Educational

Spiritual and inspiring

Entertaining

Spiritual and inspiring

Entertaining

Easy to follow

Meditative

Not too long

Other (please specify)

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* 6. For the High Holy Days, which option would best suit your family?

Indoor service with masks and social distancing (seated 6 feet apart). A regular, full-length service.

Outdoor service (maybe under a canopy) with masks and 6 feet between families. Possibly a shorter service.

I will not be attending any services, as I am not participating in gatherings of any type. I would appreciate an inspirational packet to read at home.

I need more information. I have some questions. I can't decide based on the information here.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Have you participated in our Zoom services?

Yes, I have participated in Zoom services at CSOA.

I am interested in finding out more about our Zoom services.

I have participated in online services at another synagogue.

No, I have not participated in CSOA Zoom services.

I will not participate in ANY online services.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. We are planning our shul calendar, including the High Holy Days, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Chanukah, Purim and Pesach. Would you be interested in helping us plan the year? If so, please include your name and e-mail address

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* 9. We are considering options for beautifying our synagogue grounds, and adding features for use by our children. Would you be interested in getting involved with this? Please include your name and e-mail.

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* 10. What could we be doing as a congregation to better meet your family's spiritual and Jewish community needs? Maybe you want to learn to read Torah, have an aliyah, or lead services. Do you any suggestions for CSOA? Feel free to answer anonymously, or add you name and e-mail, if you want a response.