Special Accommodations and Service Animal Policy

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS  - All ARE WELCOME HERE

Temple Sinai warmly welcomes all people. We embrace individuals of every race, culture, and nationality; of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and relationship statuses; and of all ages and life experiences. We welcome everyone regardless of physical or mental health, socio-economic status, political beliefs, or any other circumstance that too often divides us. At Temple Sinai, inclusion is not just a value - it is a practice. 

Should you or a family member ever need a special accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact Executive Director Jeff Baden at jbaden@templesinailv.org.

 TEMPLE SINAI SERVICE ANIMAL POLICY

In concert with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Temple Sinai defines a Service Animal as a “dog” that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Service Animals are permitted on the Temple property.

To ensure the health and welfare of our congregants and guests, pets (animals kept for ordinary use and companionship) and Emotional Support Animals (animals that reportedly alleviate symptoms but have not been specifically trained to do so) are not allowed on Temple Sinai property.

In accordance with ADA guidelines, when it is not obvious what service an animal provides, a Temple Sinai representative may ask these two questions of the handler: 1) Is the dog required because of a disability? and (2) What work or task(s) has the dog been trained to perform?

Admitting the animal and its handler based on the answers to these questions will be at the sole discretion of the Executive Director or designated Temple Sinai Representative on duty.

Temple Sinai expects service animals and their handlers to meet the following requirements:

• Service animals must remain with their handlers and under control while on Temple Sinai property.
• Service animals do not sit on Temple Sinai furniture.
• Service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, and marked with a vest, unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work, or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.
• Service animals do not whine, bark, grumble, growl or make other noises. An exception may be if the whining is an alert, such as to notify a handler who is experiencing a medical emergency.

Temple Sinai expects members and guests to keep in mind the following:

• Service animals are working animals, so it is important to avoid distracting them by petting or talking to them.
• The presence of a service dog is not to be considered an invitation to ask questions about a person’s disability.

This policy does not prohibit law enforcement officers from bringing trained law enforcement animals onto Temple Sinai premises or to Temple Sinai events in furtherance of their law enforcement duties. Temple Sinai may make exceptions to this policy to accommodate unique events and situations.