An Orthodox shul in Dublin has been holding services since the end of June, taking advantage of the earlier lifting of restrictions in the Republic. But Cardiff congregants are still waiting to be back in shul.
Dublin Hebrew Congregation has been organising services for around two dozen worshippers and intended to have its first post-lockdown ladies’ service on Shabbat.
Michael Stein, its president, pointed out that attendances represented “a very good crowd” for the small community, which has a membership of around 150. Shul leaders have actively discouraged some elderly members from attending and the service has been reduced to an hour.
To allow proper social distancing — and to keep doors open during services — the shul’s function hall is being used instead of the sanctuary. The hall is given a full weekly clean.
