Orthodox synagogues in B.C. granted exemption to hold small, fully masked indoor services A ban on the use of electronics on the Sabbath means that Orthodox Jewish congregations in B.C. have been granted an exemption that will allow small indoor services. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Feb 26, 2021 10:24 PM PT | Last Updated: February 27 Chabad of Vancouver Island is among the Orthodox Jewish congregations in B.C. that have been granted an exemption to COVID-19 restrictions preventing in-person gatherings.(Chabad of Vancouver Island) A ban on the use of electronics on the Sabbath means that Orthodox Jewish congregations in B.C. have been granted an exemption that will allow small indoor services.