Community Advice regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Update: 27 February 2021
MCK Office Update: The MCK office in St Kilda is OPEN. [Office hours are Monday - Thursday from 9am to 5pm & Friday 9am to 2pm]
Sheimos may be brought for collection during office hours
To report a death, please call 03 9534 0208 (24/7).
Funerals: Both indoors and outdoors, there are NO group limits, but with the density requirements of the 2 square metre rule applying.
It is mandatory for all attendees to register your attendance at a Funeral by scanning the QR code available on posters (other registration options are available) at the Shtiebel.
Springvale shtiebel can accommodate approx 120 attendees and Lyndhurst shtiebel can accommodate approx 240 attendees. If the number of attendees inside the shtiebel exceeds the density limits, please follow the instructions of MCK staff. All individuals MUST always adhere to social distancing and the 1 person per 2 sq metre rule everywhere (shtiebel, gravesite, roadways, pathways and carpark) .
Face masks: Must be carried at all times. It is mandatory to wear a face mask when you cannot maintain 1.5m physical distancing (unless a lawful exemption applies).
Visitors to the home: Up to 30 visitors can visit a home in a day (infants under 12 months are not counted in the cap). Visitors may be from any number of households and may visit either together or separately. Front and backyards are considered part of the home.
Consecrations: (Ceremonies and religious gatherings) There are no group limits, but the 1.5m distance rules apply.
Please use the "Book Consecration" button on the Consecration page to request a Consecration booking. All bookings must be confirmed by MCK following your electronic request.
Minyan and Shiva Guidelines: Please follow Government guidelines as to the number of attendees allowed in a private home. Currently, you can have up to 30 visitors to your home per day. There is no limit on the number of households those people come from. Front and backyards are considered part of the home. Please refer to your Rabbi for guidance.
Visiting a grave: You can visit a cemetery with the members of your household, your partner or in a group of up to 100 people at any one time.
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• If a minyan (10) of Jewish men are not available, MCK will ensure that there are 10 Jewish men in attendance.
• All Shtiebel services will be webstreamed, allowing everyone to participate remotely.
• Social distancing within the Shtiebel will be expected.
• Hand sanitiser will be available.
• For advice regarding Minyan and Shiva etiquette, please refer to your Rabbi.
Please be advised that while assisting families following the passing of a loved one (irrespective of the cause of passing) and bringing that person into our care, our Funeral Attendants will be wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as prescribed by The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS ) to protect both families and ourselves during the current period of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) concerns.
As an essential community service we must attend and perform our duties, so the PPE equipment is now a mandatory requirement. We apologise if this causes any extra stress at this already sensitive time.
When attending a Funeral please be mindful of all the precautions and guidelines issued by Government and Communal bodies regarding public gatherings and social distancing. Obviously, please refrain from kissing, hugging and hand shaking mourners or other attendees.
As a community service MCK will be offering all families free webstreaming of the Shtiebel service, allowing friends to particpate from home, rather than attending a large community gathering.
All Funerals commence in the shtiebel unless otherwise noted
- Click on the name of the deceased for Minyan details (if available).
- If a webcast of the Funeral Service is available a link button will be activated in the Webcast column.
- After a webcast funeral service has ended, the recording can be viewed for 7 days via the "Funeral Listing - past 7 days" link button above.
THE MELBOURNE CHEVRA KADISHA CEMETERY AT SPRINGVALE AND LYNDHURST WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING HOLY DAYS:
Sunday 28th March 2021 Pesach Day 1.
Monday 29th March 2021 Pesach Day 2.
Saturday 3rd April 2021 Pesach Day 7.
Sunday 4th April 2021 Pesach Day 8.
Monday 17th May 2021 Shavuot Day 1.
Tuesday 18th May 2021 Shavuot Day 2.
Tuesday 7th September 2021 Rosh Hashana Day 1.
Wednesday 8th September 2021 Rosh Hashana Day 2.
Thursday 16th September 2021 Yom Kippur.
Tuesday 21st September 2021 Succot Day 1.
Wednesday 22nd September 2021 Succot Day 2.
Tuesday 28th September 2021 Shemini Atzeret.
Wednesday 29th September 2021 Simchat Torah.
