This would include basic requirements such as asking those who feel unwell to stay at home, and ensuring good ventilation in buildings. “Communities will be able to make judgements based on their own context and what's right for their members,” Ms Grose explained.
"This is an important moment for our communities as we look to kick-start communal activities after a very challenging 16 months. While we are excited to do so, we recognise that the end of lockdown does not mean the end of Covid, and we will continue to be careful as we have been throughout the pandemic. We pray that this next set of coronavirus guidelines will be our last."
Meanwhile, the Reform, Liberal and Masorti movements have issued a joint statement encouraging "all of our synagogues to continue applying our ongoing level of thoughtful responsibility and to reopen in a cautious way. We want to prioritise our members' feelings of safety and comfort while also understanding their spiritual needs. It is the government’s responsibility to protect the NHS; it is ours to ensure that our members feel, and are, secure."
