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Dear List members ,
This morning I have received this message from Rabbi Menachem Mendel
Glisnshtain who is the spiritual leader of the Czernowitz Chabad Synagogue
and community.
Rav Glisnshtain is also an active member of Czernowitz Jewish Cemetery
Restoration Organization(CJCRO). Rav Glisnshtain has asked me to share this
update about the current situation in Czernowitz with all List members.
"In response to the many questions I am receiving regarding the current
situation in Czernowitz in light of the Corona virus outbreak:
Given our proximity to the border with Romania and the high amount of
traffic arriving from Italy, the decision was taken by the authorities to
declare a state of emergency. Borders have been closed, all businesses have
been shut and intercity public transportation ceased.
Gatherings have been limited to 10 people. At the time of Purim, it was
still permitted to hold gatherings of up to 200 people. We therefore
divided our Purim activities and held 4 separate events for 200 people
each. The elderly and needy were visited by our volunteers and gifted Purim
food baskets and other treats.
During these challenging days of lock-down, we are in touch with community
members quarantined or otherwise confined to their homes and are doing our
best to supply them with their basic needs, including food deliveries,
pharmaceuticals and more.
The official reports claim only 6 infected individuals and 2 deaths,
similar to the numbers reported in North Korea...
Facts on the ground however suggest otherwise...
We are confident, that with Hashem=E2=80=98 help and our positive attitude =
and joy
of doing mitzvot and acts of kindness, together with our dedication to the
Torah and it=E2=80=99s study, that we will surely overcome this challenge a=
nd
report only good things from now on."
I hope you all are staying safe while we are going through these
interesting times.
All the best,
Sasha Wolloch
President CJCRO
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Received on 2020-03-19 18:09:42