Rabbi Fall and Rabbi Aviner strongly oppose synagogues where the Corona Laws are not being enforced • They state: violations must be reported, and commented - even in the middle of prayer
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In the weeks since the synagogues opened, there has been a loosening of the issue of keeping distance and wearing masks. In some of the synagogues, a storm even arose, and resignations of gabbaiim failed to enforce the laws. Religious Zionist rabbis come out against violators of the law, and unequivocally state that it is forbidden to pray in a synagogue where there is no strict adherence to masks, and that the Ministry of Health should be reported in the event of gross violations of the procedures.
"It is quite clear that a prayer in a synagogue that does not adhere to the praying rules does not obey the imperative of keeping it to your souls," says Rabbi David Fall, chairman of the Zahar rabbis and the city's rabbi. He said that everyone in his city wore masks, and Gabay Corona appointed Who are not strict about it.
"All the rules of the Ministry of Health must be implemented," says Rabbi Shlomo Aviner, head of the Ateret Cohen Yeshiva and one of the most recognized rabbis in the religious sector. "If there is a worshiper who does not come with a mask, he should be kindly and non-offensive, offered him a mask by a Corona faithful in the synagogue and if he does not agree to ask him to leave. We have explicitly stated in our sitting that a student who comes without a mask cannot attend with us. The same is true of a synagogue that does not abide by the rules, does not have to and does not have to agree to it, should not pray and report on this situation. The rule is that these things belong to "you have been very saved for your souls" and can only be made worse.
Rabbi Fall agrees with Rabbi Aviner's remarks. He notes that he does not like linguistics, but "if there are blatant violations of the rules then you have to inform. If not, then just do not pray." Regarding the question of how to wake a person, Rabbi Fall says that a person who does not wear a mask at any time in prayer, including at times when it is forbidden to speak, can be made, but at the same time, one should not be ashamed of him.
"Obviously you have to be awakened, not ashamed because you should not be ashamed but must be awakened and prevented from such a reality. That is permissible and should be commented on. We appointed Gabay Corona especially for this, "he said.
"There is no such thing as not following the instructions," emphasizes Rabbi Aviner. "The corona is a disease that the Ministry of Health determines, of course, you can strictly enforce the rules, but you must not make them easier. I'll give you an example. My friend prayed for 19 people who all wore masks according to the rules and it worked. They prayed there for two months and one was found to be Corona patient. "Another one doesn't stick with it because of the masks. It really works. As far as Gabay is concerned, he can comment and in places that can then be spoken, and in places where speech is impossible, he can make signs or voices. People will understand what the Gabay wants pretty quickly."