Socially Distant Chasunah Plans Unveiled, But Ocean County Prosecutor and Attorney General Say Ban on Weddings Remain

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Matzav.com reported earlier on a careful plan to hold very limited, socially distant weddings, with a small number of attendees  – only family – at Ateres Reva Hall in Lakewood, NJ after the Lakewood police department and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office gave their okay, stating that these events would be in accordance with all of the guidelines of Gov. Phil Murphy.

However, NJ.com now reports that in an email, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said that “Wedding venues are non-essential. So to be clear, no wedding venues have been authorized by my office.” He added, “A marriage ceremony itself is not an issue, as long as it comports with the requirements of all of the (executive orders) and (administrative orders). Less than 10 people total, social distancing and wearing masks.”

Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles, though, clarified that that’s exactly how these two-hour chasunos will be held, as only the mesader kiddushin, chosson and kallah, parents and a photographer will be allowed inside, and each person must wear gloves and a mask. Coles said the precautions are similar to funeral attendance limits meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The chasunos at the hall off of Summer Avenue will conclude with a “mazel tov drive-thru” afterwards for others.

NJ.com also reports that New Jersey Attorney General’s spokesman Leland Moore said the state has not reviewed or approved “any plans with respect to weddings at catering halls or elsewhere in New Jersey.”

The reports quotes the Attorney General: “The Governor’s Executive Orders and related Administrative Orders concerning gatherings and social distancing remain in full effect and are the most effective tools we have to protect the health of New Jerseyans during this pandemic. As Attorney General Grewal and Colonel Callahan make clear every day in their daily enforcement updates, New Jersey law enforcement will hold those who flout these orders accountable,” Moore said.

{Matzav.com}

3 COMMENTS

  1. A backyard chasuna is way safer and costs less. For money, the police department and some well known names get into the game and it a pass from the police, but the state cries foul. This is what the beginnings of chillul Hashem and future investigations into corruption look like. Add to the mix the pr given out with the stunt with the price tag attached to it and our enemies have fodder.

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