So How Was Your Shul This Week?

[ExGingi]

Do I get credit for that?

Why would you get credit?

If I were them, I would auction the 10 men section and raffle the 10 women section. Or do 5 and 5 in each.

Good thing you're not "them" (take my word for it, you don't want to be "them" by any stretch of the imagination).

[yesitsme]

Why would you get credit?

Good thing you're not "them" (take my word for it, you don't want to be "them" by any stretch of the imagination).

is this the only shul enforcing ten?

[ExGingi]

is this the only shul enforcing ten?

IDK. But there are very unfortunate reasons as to why they are so strict.

[S209]

Good thing you're not "them" (take my word for it, you don't want to be "them" by any stretch of the imagination).

IDK. But there are very unfortunate reasons as to why they are so strict.

You’re getting me very curious

[aygart]

You’re getting me very curious

I am presuming that he is referring to how CH was hit by the virus.

[yelped]

I am presuming that he is referring to how CH was hit by the virus.

I think he meant because the police hang out there all day as enforcement is difficult there. CMIIW.

[AsherO]

You’re getting me very curious

Politics, vaytur.

No need to rubberneck when you pass by an accident scene....

[yuneeq]

Walked in for the first time Shavuot morning at 8:45, minyan was 20 people in a large room, no one wearing masks. Sat by myself in the back with a mask. Came back for mincha, saw the room packed, not a mask in sight. Walked straight out and haven’t returned.

[Shmobaum]

Walked in for the first time Shavuot morning at 8:45, minyan was 20 people in a large room, no one wearing masks. Sat by myself in the back with a mask. Came back for mincha, saw the room packed, not a mask in sight. Walked straight out and haven’t returned.

Your loss.

[chff]

All my shuls were operating regularly.... In one shul I saw 2 old people with masks. Thank God the NYPD were busy with other stuff

[Yard sale]

All my shuls were operating regularly.... In one shul I saw 2 old people with masks. Thank God the NYPD were busy with other stuff

Yep, the riots have given the media what to focus on. The virus is like a small side story in the national headlines.

[erlich]

Walked in for the first time Shavuot morning at 8:45, minyan was 20 people in a large room, no one wearing masks. Sat by myself in the back with a mask. Came back for mincha, saw the room packed, not a mask in sight. Walked straight out and haven’t returned.

I hope you are kidding me,
All big chasidish rebbes in tri state ny area had b"h their shuls open with thousands of people

[skyguy918]

Very interesting to see the difference between people's behavior in shul vs someone's private property. Never had any issues with people not showing up (unless they checked beforehand and were told we'd be ok without them), or not keeping masks on, or not keeping SD in the 10 or so days we were in someone's backyard. But over shavuos in shul - despite having the same rules of pre-registering, masks, SD, and more - there were plenty of instances of these problems. Whether it was a guy who decide to reclaim his seat, despite it not being a designated SD spot, or people who were signed up but didn't come (or came to a different time minyan), it definitely seems like people have a different mentality in shul for whatever reason.

[avromie7]

Very interesting to see the difference between people's behavior in shul vs someone's private property. Never had any issues with people not showing up (unless they checked beforehand and were told we'd be ok without them), or not keeping masks on, or not keeping SD in the 10 or so days we were in someone's backyard. But over shavuos in shul - despite having the same rules of pre-registering, masks, SD, and more - there were plenty of instances of these problems. Whether it was a guy who decide to reclaim his seat, despite it not being a designated SD spot, or people who were signed up but didn't come (or came to a different time minyan), it definitely seems like people have a different mentality in shul for whatever reason.

The question is if it's because they're in shul, or it's just changing with time.

[Sam Finkelstein]

The question is if it's because they're in shul, or it's just changing with time.

Probably a confluence of the two.

People see returning to shul as a new phase, where restrictions can be further relaxed.

[ExGingi]

In anticipation of rain, I set up my neighbor's (open from two ends) garage with tables, benches and chairs, so we should be able to daven in a covered, well ventilated area while maintaining distancing. Since it didn't end up raining, most neighbors chose to stay on their own porches, with the exception of the two most distant participants (one being a newcomer to our minyan, due to this setup which enabled his participation).

I understand that everyone can make their own decisions, but I really don't understand those that chose to stay on their own respective properties, rather than join the minyan on one property which was set up to allow distancing. (Maybe I should have gloves and masks available for next Shabbos).

[ExGingi]

Wow... just like that?!

A few taps with your fingers and they’re done?!?

I would like your post, but it's hard to like something so sad.

[yelped]

Wow... just like that?!

A few taps with your fingers and they’re done?!?

Why don't you answer his questions?

[Sam Finkelstein]

Outdoor minyan I was going to during the week officially disbanded. Every shul in the neighborhood is packed to the gills. 

[avromie7]

Why don't you answer his questions?

Some people arent looking for answers.