OCTOBER 22 • 2020 | 27
Rabbis Revise
COVID Rules
JN STAFF
T
he Michigan Board
of Rabbis (MBOR)
has revised its policies
regarding funerals and sim-
chahs based on the ever-evolv-
ing pandemic conditions, the
change in season and updated
guidance from state authorities.
Excluding clergy and staff,
attendance shall not exceed 36
people in communal spaces
that hold more than 150 people
— an increase from MBOR’
s
previous guidelines of 25
people. Also excluding clergy
and staff, attendance shall not
exceed 18 people in smaller
communal spaces.
Regarding funerals, MBOR
President Rabbi Daniel
Schwartz of Temple Shir
Shalom said the board wanted
to provide this indoor option
for bitterly cold weather.
Outside services and events
are still preferred. But under
certain guidelines backed up by
medical advice, congregations
are able to offer both indoor
and outdoor ceremonies.
Everyone present must wear
a face covering at all times,
except while speaking/leading
the ceremony. Social distancing
guidelines will be followed,
including at least 6 ft. between
attendees and at least 20 ft.
from a leader to the closest
attendee.
Contact tracing, tempera-
ture/symptom checks, sanita-
tion stations and limited access
to restrooms are all recom-
mended. It’
s preferred that the
length of time inside buildings
is limited and that windows be
kept open to increase ventila-
tion.
Greeting lines and the hand-
ing out of books will not be
allowed.
Since Aug. 1, synagogues
affiliated with MBOR began
offering private, in-person
simchahs (weddings, baby
namings, b’
nai mitzvah) with
specific guidelines.
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