March 20, 2020
Dear Touro Brothers:
In the week that has passed since my last letter, there has not been significant progress in containing COVID-19. Rather, more and more cases of positive tests are being revealed. As a result, additional State and Federal restrictions have been put into force, while others are under consideration. In light of these developments, we have no choice but to cancel the Open House that was scheduled for April 22.
While we will try to reschedule this event once the Coronavirus abates, this cancellation does put an additional onus on all Touro brothers to bring new members into the fold over the course of the year. Do not wait for the Open House. If you know of qualified Jewish men, please make sure that they receive and complete a membership application, so that we can vote on their candidacies, and initiate them quickly once regular meetings resume.
I hope that you are all practicing social distancing, and proper hygiene to avoid contracting the virus.
Best wishes for continued health,
Alan Lury
Chairman, Board of Directors
