Written by: Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah
- Default Janazah rulings are not possible at this stage.
- Janazah can be done by one person.
- It can be held at a funeral home, parking lot or cemetery.
- Salat al Janazah can be offered after burial, if required.
Day: April 7, 2020
Sikh Coalition: Letter for healthcare professionals about hospital religious accommodations (March 22, updated April 7)… Read the rest
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended many of our lives and required us to distance ourselves from family and friends. This comes right upon Pesach, a time when typically we gather with friends and family to celebrate freedom, eat, discuss and give thanks right in our own homes.… Read the rest
Among the many trying challenges we face in these dire times is the sorrow of isolation from one another, added to the deeper one of personal loss, as we accompany those beloved to us to their resting places.
Just as the current times demand that we now pray and study at home, the way to give honor to the dead during this pandemic is by staying at home.
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Prep for Virtual funerals and shivas: Set up a zoom link for the funeral in advance so family members and others can access zoom and not have that be an additional concern. I then host the zoom and record the funeral over my phone.… Read the rest
Freehof Institute of Progressive Halakhah:
- COVID-19 as Sha`at Hadachak (April 7, 2020)
As we enter the holiday of Pesach during this time of crisis and upheaval, we are deeply concerned about the safety and welfare of some of the members of our community. The social isolation which is so necessary at this time can significantly impact a person’s mental or physical well-being.… Read the rest
