All I’m saying is they’re telling you what they want to believe is true. But they can’t possibly know what things will look like in 5 months.
Yes, I totally agree. But I'm also in contact with people in my office as well as keeping on top of the news, discussing how and when we feel we'd be able to go back to work/school. I'd be surprised if Camp happens at all this summer, or if we're allowed back in shul before July. But if we are back in shul in July, is it not reasonable to suggest that the next school year will start on time? (Obviously, this post might not age well, I'll have to revisit it over the summer)
I think Governor Cuomo said last week that Peak in NY is 5-6 weeks away, say that the worst case is June 1 - say 6-8 weeks after that, restrictions might start to ease, which is around early August. Given that, School (in Israel or the US) starting on time - or even immediately after the chagim, isn't entirely unreasonable.
So for those of you suggesting Chanukah, where does that come from? What's the logic? Is there a source from the Israeli Government suggesting it?