Sixth Street Community Synagogue: Still Closed

A dated letter titled "Still Closed" from Sixth Street Community Synagogue, featuring its domed building logo, explaining the rabbi and president's decision to keep services suspended during the pandemic.
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Title
Sixth Street Community Synagogue: Still Closed
Description
Sixth Street Community Synagogue released this statement on May 25, 2020, announcing that they would remain closed due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement came as Governor Cuomo (NY) allowed religious institutions to hold services of no more than 10 people (with masks and social distancing in place).
Date Created
May 25, 2020
Community
Sixth Street Community Synagogue
Denomination
Orthodox
State
New York
Place
New York
Genre
Statement
Institution
A blue and white shield-shaped crest for Yeshiva University, featuring an illustrated Torah scroll at its center with Hebrew text above and below, and "YESHIVA UNIVERSITY" inscribed along the border.Yeshiva University Special Collections
Language
English
Contributor
Gavriel Z. Bellino, Rabbi
Elie Yudewitz, President
Sixth Street Community Synagogue