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Dear Community Members:

As you are certainly aware, the number of measles cases and outbreaks continue to grow throughout the country. As such, it behooves us as individuals and as a community to continue our efforts at prevention.

As part of the ongoing response, the Baltimore County Health Department is providing another opportunity for people to protect themselves and their families by participating in a free vaccination clinic. Especially now, as travel to and from other impacted communities settles down, it is crucial that adults and children are up to date with the State Health Department recommendations for people at risk of exposure to the disease. As stated previously, members of our community are to be considered at risk of exposure, especially following the Pesach traveling season.

The next MMR Clinic will be hosted by the Baltimore County Health Department this Wednesday, May 1, at Bais Yaakov High School at 6302 Smith Ave in Baltimore County. Hours begin at 6 pm and the clinic will accept new patients through 8 pm, after which services will continue for those already in line only. This clinic is available for all non-pregnant adults and for children of all ages.

If you are between the ages of 30 and 62 and are unsure whether you have received 2 MMR vaccinations, please take advantage of the evening hours to ensure you receive the vaccine. This group has, in other communities, served as a component of the rapid spread of the disease, and increased immunization efforts for this group have successfully decreased Measles spread.

Hi Everyone,
 
I'm excited to share with you that Netivot Shalom will once again be partnering with Sunflower Bakery to bring the Sweets of the Month Club to Baltimore. Sunflower Bakery is a kosher bakery in Gaithersburg that employs people with cognitive and developmental disabilities (and makes really delicious baked goods).  Basically, once a month from September through June, you'll get a delivery of delicious (and often holiday-themed) baked goods conveniently delivered to our shul!  Click here  for more info, and to see the monthly offerings.  
 
Additionally, this partnership serves as a fundraiser for Netivot, with the shul getting a percentage of every subscription. To me, this is totally a win-win-win...you get to support an amazing organization and support the shul, all while taking home delicious baked goods. You can sign up by going to  https://www.sunflowerbakery.org/shop/sweets-of-the-month/ and selecting Netivot Shalom on the dropdown for delivery location.  You need to sign up by September 1st for the full subscription.  Definitely feel free to share with friends...I hope you are as excited as I am!
 
Joanna