Please view this document for a summary of URI's COVID Requirements.

#RhodyTogether: University of Rhode Island's Corona Virus updates.

CDC Guidelines to reduce the risks and spread of Covid-19.

URI Hillel - COVID Safety Guidelines
8/27/2021
As we implement best practices for staying healthy, we embrace the value of pikuach nefesh, the primacy of the sanctity of life. We take this obligation seriously and will do all we can to provide safe spaces to gather as we continue to build Jewish community at URI. 

The details below describe procedures which will be in place for fall 2021 until further notice. These guidelines apply to the Hillel building, all events hosted in the Hillel building, and all organizations using space at the Hillel building. Our COVID policies are reviewed regularly to take into consideration evolving CDC recommendations and URI policies. We reserve the right to change these policies at any time.

• Proof of vaccination is required to attend all events.
• Registration is required for all events. Registration information will be on the website, in the weekly email, and on Instagram (URI_Hillel).
• Masks are required for everyone inside.  Disposable masks will be available to all guests who do not arrive with their own mask. If you are not able to get vaccinated for medical reasons, please contact Amy Olson, Executive Director amyolson@uri.edu so we can make proper accommodations. Please also see the section below about accommodating unvaccinated students. 

You may remove your mask to eat or drink as long as you are 3 ft or more away from others; please put it back on when you are done.
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For outdoor events/meetings

• At large crowded events, Hillel staff reserves the right to require masks for the safety of all attendees. 

• Outdoor coffee dates and small group meetings (under 10) → Masks may be removed if all parties are vaccinated.

Food Service
Food will be served in the following ways depending on the event:

• Individually packaged to-go boxes/bags
• One-sided buffet staffed by a gloved + masked staff member. For buffets, one table will be called at a time, to prevent overcrowding.
• ​No food will be served family style.

If you become sick/think you are sick

• Please do not go to Hillel if you are feeling sick, have a temperature, or have recently been exposed to any illness, including COVID-19.
• If you have any symptoms of any illness and have recently attended a Hillel event or meeting, please notify someone on the Hillel staff immediately, so we can discuss if you have been in contact with anyone else at Hillel. We will make every effort to keep your identity confidential as we share information with those you may have been in contact with.
• If you have tested positive with Covid-19, please use the necessary time to recuperate. Please follow URI guidelines regarding self-isolation. After your isolation period, we welcome you back to Hillel. 
• Let us know how we can help! We would love to send food, help with academic accommodations or anything else you need so you can focus on healing.

Accommodating unvaccinated students
Students who are unable to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons must show proof of exception to a Hillel staff member. Upon approval, these students will be permitted to attend Hillel events with the following requirements: (1) proof of a negative test within 24-36 hours; (2) masking for the entirety of the event or engagement.