Ahead of Shavuot, Cuomo to allow prayer gatherings of up to 10 people

The news comes days after Cuomo teased a relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions ahead of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, and is similar to the relaxations he made for Memorial Day ceremonies.

Hasidic Jewish men gather for a morning prayer outside of a synagogue, closed due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City, New York

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ByAARON REICH

MAY 21, 2020 03:10

Ahead of Shavuot, Cuomo to allow prayer gatherings of up to 10 people

The news comes days after Cuomo teased a relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions ahead of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, and is similar to the relaxations he made for Memorial Day ceremonies.

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Ahead of Shavuot, Cuomo to allow prayer gatherings of up to 10 people

The news comes days after Cuomo teased a relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions ahead of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, and is similar to the relaxations he made for Memorial Day ceremonies.

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