As Israel readies to reopen its event venues, paving the ways for large-scale wedding celebrations, the Tzohar rabbinical organization is making vaccines mandatory for its members who perform marriages and pre-marriage meetings with brides.
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Tzohar head Rabbi David Stav has informed member rabbis that only officiants who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 or recovered from the virus will be allowed to conduct wedding ceremonies or meet with brides.
"Heaven forbid that the desire to bring the news of family and sanctity entail spreading disease," Stav's message said.
"In the news few days, there will be many wedding ceremonies. Health Ministry regulations must be followed carefully during the wedding, as well as social distancing rules," Stav added.
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