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SYNAGOGUE SERVICES MAY RESUME NEXT MONTH UNDER WIDE RANGING SAFETY GUIDELINES
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BY DAVID SAFFER Latest government measures allow for places of worship to reopen no earlier than 4th July but reopening will be governed by a ‘protection of life’ philosophy with social distancing paramount. The United Synagogue has
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produced a radical policy document for a Covid safe environment following Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis’ ‘Guiding Principles for Exiting Lockdown’. Highlights include social distancing for leyning and aliyot, a ban on kissing the Sefer Torah and only 30 notes will be required
when blowing the shofar on Rosh Hashanah. Communities must also have in place rapid shut-down plans if there is a suspected coronavirus case among those attending services. Though led by government guidance, emerging from lockdown will differ across communities. Halachic or shul services related issues should be referred to the Office of the Chief Rabbi and US. The government’s phased approach and ‘R’ rate will impact on planning. Synagogue buildings must meet Covid-19 safety requirements and allow for social distancing. Groups of people that should not attend services include those shielded according to the government’s definition, those displaying Covid-19 symptoms, those living with people with Covid-19 or CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
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