Mr Stein said that, once social distancing guidance in Ireland was relaxed to one metre, the shul could again use the sanctuary.
He added that it was reviewing operations on a weekly basis and was not yet ready to consider provision for the High Holy Days.
Jewish Representative Council of Ireland chair Maurice Cohen said that although“fantastic that services can resume, especially for those who are regular shul-goers and those who have got Yahrzeit”, there were fears about the impact of “a potential second wave” of Covid cases in the country.
Despite last Friday’s announcement from the Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, allowing places of worship to resume services, Cardiff United Synagogue will not be back in its building until some time in August.
An additional bimah space is being created so congregants can watch the rabbi lein at a safe distance. To begin with, only Shabbat services will be held in the building — weekday services, on request, will take place via Zoom.
Cardiff’s 150 members will be limited to 16 spaces for men and 15 for women. Plans for the High Holy Days could allow multiple services, potentially making use of the synagogue hall.
Shul chair Lisa Gerson said it had been “useful” to hear the experiences of shuls that had reopened.
