The Faltishan Rav, who leads Vaad Mishmeres Kehunah, Harav Chaim Moshe Rokeach, the Yerislov Rav, together with Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, announced that the halachic concern affecting kohanim traveling along McDonald Avenue near Washington Cemetery has been resolved.

The issue stemmed from ongoing work being performed by an MTA contractor along the elevated tracks on McDonald Avenue. As crews conducted work beneath the tracks, a temporary platform was constructed that extended over a grave within Washington Cemetery. According to rabbinic authorities, this created an issue of tumah that halachically extended along huge portions of the McDonald Avenue corridor.

The resolution was achieved through coordinated efforts involving all mentioned above, Washington Cemetery officials, the MTA, and the contractor performing the work. Following discussions and site visits, the necessary modifications were made to eliminate the concern.

The rabbanim expressed their appreciation to all parties involved for their cooperation and swift action in resolving the matter on behalf of the community.