Chief Rabbis declare Western Wall closed

TEMPLE MOUNT WATCH: Israel’s chief rabbis call on Jews to avoid visiting the Western Wall. As virus spreads, Jewish law requires total adherence to all instructions of health officials, Rabbis Lau and Yosef declare in edicts to the faithful (Times of Israel). HT Todd Bolen at the Bible Places Blog.

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