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Western Wall rabbi urges worshipers not to kiss stones at holy site
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe Western Wall Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz urges worshipers not to kiss the stones at the holy site as authorities try to control the coronavirus outbreak.
The rabbi’s request comes after consultations with health officials, the Ynet news site reports.
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation emphasizes that the plaza remains open, with checks to ensure groups of visitors do not exceed the limit of 10 people mandated by the government in an attempt to stop the spread of the virus.
Worshipers are also made to keep a distance of 2 meters between themselves, in line with public safety recommendations.
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