Brooklyn synagogue that sparked de Blasio’s rancor warned by Health Dept.

A cease-and-desist order was served Friday as Williamsburg's Congregation Kahal Tolaas Yaakov continued to violate the state’s executive order prohibiting gatherings and religious services.

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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ByMARCY OSTER/JTA

MAY 12, 2020 06:21

Brooklyn synagogue that sparked de Blasio’s rancor warned by Health Dept.

A cease-and-desist order was served Friday as Williamsburg's Congregation Kahal Tolaas Yaakov continued to violate the state’s executive order prohibiting gatherings and religious services.

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Brooklyn synagogue that sparked de Blasio’s rancor warned by Health Dept.

A cease-and-desist order was served Friday as Williamsburg's Congregation Kahal Tolaas Yaakov continued to violate the state’s executive order prohibiting gatherings and religious services.

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