*Important decision from the RCBC (COVID-19)*
The Rabbinical Council of Bergen County (RCBC) has issued an important p'sak halacha last night at a meeting attended by Bergen County Rabbanim including leadership from all synagogues and day schools.
Extreme restrictive measures in our community will be put in place beginning today including the cancellation of synagogue services, social events, s'mahot and all social gatherings. In one week, the situation will be re-assessed and a decision will be made regarding going forward for the following week. Details of these measures will be set forth in a letter from the RCBC to be delivered to the community shortly.
The decision to take these steps was made in consultation with health officials, physicians and government officials. The goal is to slow down the progression of transmission of the coronavirus within our community thereby allowing local hospitals (operating at 90% capacity before the onset of the virus) to meet the demands of the large amounts of people expected to impacted by this global pandemic.
We must now rally together as a community and follow the details of the p'sak halacha carefully so that we can help ensure the health and well being of the entire community.
Thank you for your cooperation during these very difficult and trying times.
Rabbi Haim Jachter and Joshua Murad, President