Corona virus and your shul

[PlatinumGuy]

Fasts should be cancelled now as Iranian rabbis did for Taanis Esther. People need their immune system.

[aygart]

I don't understand why they didn't establish a ta'anis tzibur. If it's a dire enough mageifah to close shuls and schools, it would seem clear cut to warrant a ta'anis tzibur

We have not met the guidlines of the gemara in taanis

[Eliyohu]

The TLS actually just updated it after shabbos and it's better now but not great. Makes me wonder who is involved in putting out this notice in the first place.

I just got a bit of clarification, that there was an emergency meeting right before Shabbos. And someone on behalf of the Roshie Yeshiva, quickly typed up a sign to hang up, basically just acknowledging that a meeting taken place and there were discussions held. It was not done by the actual Yeshiva, The person supposedly wasn't giving much instructions what to write, and clearly didn't use any common sense.

[Eliyohu]

BMG just sent out a robocall, although They hope the zman will end on regular schedule, they're urging any bochurim who're planning on flying for Pesach should do so ASAP.

[Moshe123]

Another shul in Lakewood closed down due to exposure.

Dear Mispallelim,
I was unfortunately just informed that Two of our members were exposed on Purim to an individual that has tested positive for the virus, COVID-19. Both members Davened all the Teffilos in Heichal Tzvi this past Shabbos.  Although they have not yet been tested, as of this morning they are exhibiting symptoms.  I am currently in touch with Daas torah and Medical professionals dealing with the situation at hand. Currently we were told that the shul most be closed immediately and be sanitized by professionals.  I will update as soon as I get a response from the Doctor on necessary precautions for all that were exposed.
 
May they have a Refuah Sheleima B’meheira!
Besuros Tovos,
Yanky Mashinsky

[Yard sale]

I just got a bit of clarification, that there was an emergency meeting right before Shabbos. And someone on behalf of the Roshie Yeshiva, quickly typed up a sign to hang up, basically just acknowledging that a meeting taken place and there were discussions held. It was not done by the actual Yeshiva, The person supposedly wasn't giving much instructions what to write, and clearly didn't use any common sense.

Not exactly

[TimT]

Chicago Rabbinical Council calling on all shuls to close.

[Sam Finkelstein]

Chicago Rabbinical Council calling on all shuls to close.

Telshe Yeshiva was planning on closing Tuesday. Wonder how this will affect.

[Eliyohu]

Not exactly

Care to share the version of events your aware of? My source for this was very reliable..

[Jellybelly]

Telshe Yeshiva was planning on closing Tuesday. Wonder how this will affect.

FWIW they’re not always on the same page

[Sam Finkelstein]

FWIW they’re not always on the same page

What I mean is if they don't close, will they open as a shul?

[Live N Learn]

Some schools in Flatbush are not planning on closing, since R' Chaim Kanievski said not to...

[Sam Finkelstein]

What I mean is if they don't close, will they open as a shul?

Agudah didn't join CRC on closing shuls just yet.

[Jellybelly]

What I mean is if they don't close, will they open as a shul?

Not sure what your asking, but I wonder if all shuls will closed because the CRC said to

[Jellybelly]

Agudah didn't join CRC on closing shuls just yet.

Not surprised

[yuneeq]

According to the New Jersey Department of Education, all school districts in Ocean County will be closed starting tomorrow, Lakewood included. https://t.co/huMjLMPj3z

https://www.nj.gov/education/topics/

Does Torah Mesorah still follow public school system or not anymore?

[dealfinder11]

According to the New Jersey Department of Education, all school districts in Ocean County will be closed starting tomorrow, Lakewood included. https://t.co/huMjLMPj3z

https://www.nj.gov/education/topics/

Does Torah Mesorah still follow public school system or not anymore?

BMG said they will go along with whatever the state does (in regards to public schools).

[Sam Finkelstein]

BMG said they will go along with whatever the state does (in regards to public schools).

Source?

[dealfinder11]

Source?

very well sourced.

[Sam Finkelstein]

very well sourced.

There are reports that schools will be closed tomorrow.