synagogues in Denver plan to open as soon as today, May 22, and others next week. Among the synagogues that plan to resume minyanim is Zera Abraham off West Colfax. Spiritual leader Rabbi Tzvi Steinberg said the congregation will strictly follow the Coalitions of Orthodox Synagogue Rabbis (COSR) guidance and in some cases follow stricter guidance. Steinberg mentioned guidance released by the national Agudath Israel organization, which recommends maintaining social distancing of 10 feet, which Zera Abraham plans to follow. Steinberg attended a webinar hosted by Agudath Israel explaining the rationale and medical background behind its guidance, which he found insightful. May 21 is “D-Day,” he said. “We’ll reopen Friday if, as it states in the guidance, the number of [COVID-19] cases continue to plateau […]
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