The Rabbis and the Rabbis: 'We must close the Torah synagogues that observe the rules of caution'"

July 10, 2020   

Maran Harav Kanievsky and Maran Rosh Yeshiva Harav Edelstein instructed last night (Thursday) the Knesset members of Degel HaTorah to oppose the closure of yeshivas, kollels and educational institutions "that are careful and observe all the rules of caution and as commanded by the Torah.". How can you become a programmer, paramedic, or multimedia producer without investing a single penny? The order was given "in light of talk that has arisen about the closure of Torah synagogues, even in places where there is no fear of danger." A statement published this morning in Yated Ne'eman stated that they had ordered "clearly" that "the right to study Torah in the yeshivas, kollel and t'ats, is the protector and protection from danger, and the blessed portion of those who are privileged to study in times of difficulty and disruption, and all who understand the great value and right of it know that it is not right to consider closing the Torah synagogues that are careful and observe all the rules of precaution and as commanded by the Torah." In their remarks, the rabbis and the rabbis emphasized that "it is certainly obligatory to stay away from the sick with great caution and observe all the rules of precaution, and to test those who are at risk, but God forbid harming the Torah synagogues that stand as our protector and savior." It should be noted that the director general of the Ministry of Health is about to sign an order restricting the activity of educational institutions starting at the age of 10 in the city of Modi'in Illit, in the city of Beit Shemesh and in neighborhoods 3, 7 and 8 in the city of Ashdod. The Bnei Brak municipality announced last night that, by order of the halakhic-medical committee established in the city, which includes senior doctors and dayanim, "the synagogues and institutions in the city will be allowed to operate only subject to the appointment of a gabay and a coronavirus officer who will be obligated to maintain and enforce all safety rules and the instructions of the city's rabbis and the medical staff.".