Praying Outdoors in Winter: The Pandemic ‘Frozen Chosen’?

One thing Jews have become quite good at over the years is coping with, adjusting to, and overcoming adverse conditions. That skill is going to come in handy this winder. Because of the pandemic, many observant Jews have moved their prayer services outdoors, where they can socially distance properly. That wasn’t a huge sacrifice during the months with clement weather — but what about when temperatures plummet during the winter months (as they already have started to do in some places)? In the article linked below, writer Ari Feldman gives some options.
 
Quote: ” Here’s how Dr. Moshe Cohn, who lives in the Orthodox hub of Teaneck, N.J., got dressed for weekday prayers on a recent cold day: He wrapped his tefillin, the ritual leather straps, around his arm and head. Then he put on an insulated vest and a loose-fitting sweater, followed by his tallit, or prayer shawl, and a winter coat on top. The final touches: a face mask and gloves compatible with a touch screen. (His siddur is on his smartphone.)”
 
Source: forward.com
 
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