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Orthodox Rabbis Order Shutdown Of Bergen County Synagogues Amid Coronavirus Concerns Orthodox Rabbis Order Shutdown Of Bergen County Synagogues Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Orthodox Rabbis Order Shutdown Of Bergen County Synagogues Amid Coronavirus Concerns The Rabbinical Council of Bergen County has temporarily ceased operations at each of its county synagogues, officials said amid coronavirus concerns in a letter to its members. As per the council's request, community members are urged to work from home and to “stay home whenever possible,” the letter said. This means so weddings, no shiva calls, no minyans (prayer sessions) or any other communal services. “As you can see, these represent significant changes to our lives and many detailed questions will certainly emerge,” read the letter outlining a list of the council’s temporary changes, …

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