Rabbi Sholom Ber Lipskar, founder and senior rabbi of The Shul of Bal Harbour in Surfside, Florida, sent out the following letter to his community:
Dear community family good vuch,
I am very sorry to share with you that I have been diagnosed at the University of Miami after Shabbos with presumptive positive coronavirus.
My only symptom is fever thank GD. I have isolated myself in my home for the last four days. Thank GD the doctors are extremely optimistic and positive that this will pass.
I must share with you the following important protocols that should be adhered to particularly those that have been in contact with me within the last five days. Since the incubation period is between 5-14 days please contact your medical professional and let them know you have potentially been exposed to the Coronoa virus. If you have any symptoms such as coughing, sneezing or fever you must contact your medical professional immediately.
I will remain in self-quarantine until I am completely clear and well.
To ensure the safety of the Shul, visitors and staff we have retained Rapid Response Restoration bio-hazard division who will be disinfecting the entire building tonight March 15, 2020.
The measures being taken are disinfecting surfaces from bacteria and viruses and the sanitization of the air conditioning systems as an attempt to eliminate airborne contaminants by means of a medical grade EPA registered “Virustat” disinfectant. Additionally, The Shul has also set up an on-going daily disinfecting protocol.
After consultation with the University Of Miami, State and Federal authorities and the Shul’s medical team, all events, services and classes will be suspended until further notice.
I hope and pray and that you are all well and will not be infected but this is very contagious virus. Hashem should continue watching over us and GD should bless you and your family and keep you well and safe.
I will keep you informed of any progress that may be relevant and have a very good and healthy week.
With tremendous love,
Rabbi Sholom D. Lipskar
Refuah Sheleimah
REFUAH SHELEMA TO YOU
Refuah shleima!!!
Refua shelema
Refuah Shleima …..Good Health !
Wishing you and all your family the best of great health and knowing you will have a complete refuah shelaymah fast. God bless you
Refuah shlemah amen
Hashem will bless you and all your family with the best of health speedily
רפואה שלימה בקרוב ממש
רפואה שלימה
President Trump Tweets:
Sun. March 15 as a National Day of Prayer
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President Trump Tweets: Sun.National Day of Prayer
Refuah Sheleima. Thank you for having the courage to publicize and identify yourself. It is very important that we destigmatize exposure to the virus.
Refua shelema Rabbi everything will be good you are a true leader and a example of purity in life in every way Hashem will always bless you and your family for good in life we look forward to seeing you in the next few weeks BH
Reb Sholom Ber I daven that Hashem will send you and all the sick of Israel and Refjua shlaymo, arichus yomim and may you together with all klal yisroel see the immediate geula mammosh TODAY! TODAY. What is your mother’s name?
Please Davening for Sholom Dov Ber Ben Rochel Baila for a complete and easy recovery!
Speedy recovery. Moshiach now!
Wow fell better
Refuah Sheleima!!!!!
Rabbi if you are reading this please know we are praying for your immediate Refuah Sheleima
Moshiach Now!!!!!
רפואה שלימה יאריך ימים על מלכתו
Dear rabbi Lipskar we wish a full and complete recovery soon refu shaleima.
Shocking news! Rabbi, I pray to Hashem for him to bestow upon you a speedy and complete healing. Get better soon. REFUAH SHELEIMA!!!
Can you please shear some insights, We are all waiting for people like yourself, to write or say something about this sickness.
Finally a full Hebrew name refuah shleimah Moshiach NOW
Wishing you Refuaa Shlemah and a speedy recovery
and blessings for our children and the entire community.
We’re saying Tehillim in Las Vegas for a refuah shelaima for our “over the top” Rabbi!
We are all praying for your speedy recovery!!!
Waiting to hear good news!!!
I wish the Rabbi a Refuach Shalama. I am certain, that Mashiach is on the way, every one does not know what is happening for Pesach , families being separated, donor know what to do until Pesach. When Mashich comes, we will not be keeping Pesach it will no longer be a Yom Tov, this is why this is happening, and so many of our enemies are dieing.
From Rabbi Capt Glogauer & family, Canada
BS’D
Rabbi ,
Reading Tehillim for your speedy recovery with Hashem’s help
Francine & Michael Gabrieloff
Refuah Shelaimah Rabbi Lipskar!
From one of your students, We Want Moshiach Now!
All shiurim will continue online as will the pre-school classes. Minyanim are being arranged at several outdoor venues.The light of Torah will prevail!