For the first time in the history of the state of Israel, synagogues have been ordered to close their doors. As of this writing, tightened emergency regulations to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus include synagogues and all other inside public praying spaces.
The decision was made in the early morning hours today following a six-hour conference-call cabinet meeting. The new instructions on synagogues took effect at 5:00 PM Wednesday Israel time.
