NEW YORK (VINnews) — In light of the extensive spread of COVID_19 in the US, the Bobover Rebbe-45, Rabbi Mordechai Dovid Unger, has instructed his Chasidim not to set up private minyanim even if they maintain the requisite social distancing. The Rebbe addressed a letter to all Bobov-45 congregants in the Tri-State area, stating that:
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“In view of the recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases identified, it is imperative upon every member of our congregation to go beyond the letter of the law in regards to health protection. It is not the time for heroics in any shape or form.
“We have been abiding by government regulations from the very start, and often times preempting the laws to increase the level of safety within the community. Our schools, community centers, and shuls are all locked up. However, as per the urgent directives of the Rebbe shlita, we insist that the Bobov-45 congregation – including men, women, and children – take this one step further.
“The Rebbe is aware that some have organized private prayer groups within the guidelines of the law. There are small quorums, not exceeding a total of 10 participants, that have been planned for the prayers. These groups measured the available accommodations, ensuring that all participants will stand at a distance of minimum 6 feet. Some of these groups have been to use outdoor areas at an even greater distance. It’s legal. It’s allowed.
“However, in view of current circumstances, the Rebbe forbids any and all initiatives of this nature. We have a responsibility for our own health, and for the health of the greater public. Every congregant must pray in his own home, stay inside, and not venture into the streets except for food, or true emergencies.
“In the name of the Rebbe, we quote, “I want you to tell the congregants, in my name, that I have suspended the small prayer group that has been organized, as per the laws, in my own home. It was legal and safe, with just 10 members and a quantifiable distance between each participant. However, I cancelled it and I demand that all congregants follow suit. is is a time of crisis and we must take extra precautions, without exception.”
“In the merit of our combined efforts to safeguard our health, our families, and the greater public, may the One Above keep us all healthy and safe.”
About time to little possibly to late
better late than never
too late. Many in Bobov have it. I know a minyan that davened outside with lots of space. 10 people from it tested positive a few days later.
When it comes to listening to doctors/government advise we are told “you’re not smarter then the doctors we must listen to their guidelines” when it comes to cancel minyanim which we need so desperately need now to pray to hashem, and the doctors and government DID give guidelines and told us the distance that it IS safe and in the backyard it IS safe, oh now we are smarter than them, to cancel minyanim we don’t listen to anyone.
Hard to believe that. Guaranteed they were positive before the outside minyan..
I saw a letter last week that was written by a very well known rav to his followers and supporters. In short, he wrote, you know how much we always talk about davening and learning. Daven with a minyon, with kavana Make time to learn in our shul. Yet we are ready to suspend all this. AND IF EVEN ONE PERSON IS SAVED. BECAUSE OF THIS (closing all minyonim) THIS WOULD BE OUR ZECHUS.
I personally think that even today there are many in our community who still don’t get the seriousness of the situation. Many only have kosher phones. NO texting, no internet, no radio. Many truly don’t know.
you reap what you sew
Why do we need to be uber chachumim? And wait till many of unzerer are sick before we listen to the experts?
Why does he wear his fur hat at such a peculiar angle. Generally speaking, I’m used to seeing people wear that type of hat straight on top their head. His looks to big for his head, and sinks all the way down to the back of his knob.
A true leader!
its such a kiddush hashem what bobover rebbe did!
all the media was saying hasidim not listening to rules
here we see that bobov hasidim listen to rules
all other rebbes should gives out such letters
kodus to bobov.