By COLlive reporter
Lubavitch Youth Organization – Tzach in New York announced on Wednesday that the ‘Tahalucha’ visits to New York City shuls will be extremely limited due to Covid-19 concerns.
As first reported on COLlive.com, Chabad Shluchim raised concerns about Lubavitchers visiting Shuls in Brooklyn, the Upper Westside of Manhattan and the Bronx.
Rabbi Ari Kirschenbaum, director of Chabad Heights in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn and the closest Chabad House to 770, has released a statement asking that people do not visit his Chabad House this Simchas Torah.
His full letter appears below.
Dear Anash, Guests & Temimim Sheyichyu,
We all understand the great importance of the Simchas Torah Tahalucha and how near and dear it is to the Rebbe.
After consulting with Rabbanim, Shluchim, and Shul leaders around New York who have clearly asked that the Tahalucha not come to their area this Simchas Torah, particularly because of the latest health developments, and after listening the opinion of medical professionals, it has become abundantly clear that this year there a different approach must be taken.
Chabad Heights, located at 664 Sterling Place in Prospect Heights and the closest Chabad House to 770, will unfortunately not be hosting our usual welcoming Tahalucha and lavish spread to the Crown Heights and surrounding Shul communities. The decision was made in the best interest and well-being of the members of our community to ensure their safety and health.
And just as you have made a Kiddush Hashem and the Rebbe proud with your participation in the past, this year you have the incredible and rare opportunity of doing so by refraining, and instead celebrating in your own Shul and community.
With best wishes for a healthy and joyous Yom Tov.
