More than 400 rabbis back tough New York social distancing measures
Some of the most restrictive orders put in place this week by Cuomo are targeted at areas of New York City that have been especially hard hit by the virus, several of which are haredi strongholds.
Orthodox Jews gather for "Hoshanot prayers" as part of their Sukkot observance on neighborhood lawn in Monsey, New York(photo credit: REUTERS/MIKE SEGAR)ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA