By COLlive reporter
The NCFJE organization has announced further important changes to this year’s Kaparos services in order to accommodate the need for social distancing amidst an uptick of coronavirus cases in New York City.
The Kaporos ritual dates back to the times of the Gaonim, and is observed in communities around the world. NCFJE’s head Rabbi JJ Hecht OBM revived the observance of kaparos in the early 1970s, with the encouragement of the Rebbe. The Rebbe would often ask after details of Kaporos operations, including the number of birds sold, the expenses involved, shechita and the names of those who took part.
Here are the announcements for this year while expressing appreciation to the sponsors who help made it possible and the vaad of Bais Rivka:
1. Online ticket sales (previously available only for the $5 discounted Kaparos on Thursday, Sept. 24) are now available for the full-price Kaparos on Motzoei Shabbos as well at NCFJE.org/Kaporos
2. Kaparos will be available for home delivery on Motzoei Shabbos (only) at the rate of $20 per chicken. Home delivery can be ordered through our new google form here. Payment is made in cash upon delivery.
3. The NCFJE has asked that everyone try to use the Beis Rivkah location, which is much better suited for social distancing, and only to use the Eastern Parkway location if absolutely necessary.
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