Yidden don’t need the Trumpkopf to tell us that davening is “essential”, but that is NOT the issue for purposes of whether it is “safe” yet to hold minyanim in shuls that either cannot or will not undertake the necessary investments in their facilities and practices to conform the CDC and state guidelines. The comparison to opening liquor stores is beyond stupid since the latter have able to restrict the numbers of customers in a store at any time and enforce social distancing compared to a shul with dozens or even hundreds of daveners in close proximity. Most importantly, the Trumpkopf could care less about spiritual welfare. This was a political stunt for his right wing evangelical voters since he has ZERO legal authority to “override” state laws and orders. He can direct his AG to file an amicus in court cases or even bring a case in federal court but otherwise, even Republican lawyers agree his statement was a joke.
