We take the safety of Tivnu participants seriously. We have followed extensive and evolving protocols since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic. We have developed these procedures in accordance with the Jewish approach to the preservation of life, drive for justice, mutual responsibility, and community-mindedness. And we work hand in (extensively sanitized) hand with our Covid advisory team, which includes medical doctors with an intimate knowledge of the Tivnu program, as well as epidemiologists and other physical and mental health professionals. Please contact us if you’d like to know more. We talk with all our families about:
- Our expectations for vaccination against coronavirus and other medical risks.
- Best practices within the Tivnu houses, where guests will all need vaccinations.
- Our expectation of self-monitoring for symptoms and regular testing when deemed necessary. An isolated bedroom is always available, as well as nearby AirBnBs if longer-term concerns arise.
We are happy to share our precautionary medical protocols with you before you apply — just give us a call. When you join the program you’ll need to sign off on our policy, and we’ll keep you up to date on our evolving pandemic response. Deviating from the policy is, regrettably, grounds for dismissal from the program.
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