Bar- and batmitzvahs can continue in synagogue despite new social distancing rules that came into effect in England on Monday which reduced attendance to life-cycle events to six. 

The number of people allowed at a wedding ceremony or reception has been cut from 30 to 15, although 30 people can still attend a funeral. 

But it will not be possible to say Kaddish at an Orthodox stone-setting as only six people can now attend. 

Life-cycle events which are part of a service in a place of worship can go on – there is no limit on numbers providing social distancing guidance is adhered to. 

But though bneimitzvah ceremonies can continue in shul, it will not now be possible to host a celebration for up to 30 people afterwards. Nor will it be possible have a ceremony at a private venue with more than six people present.