Great news! Our health officials who have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation have determined that it is safe for us to begin meeting this Sunday, May 31st. This news came to Mainers on Friday. On Sunday evening, our Leadership Team (Deacons and Staff) met and grappled with the question of ‘How may we open First Baptist in the safest way possible?’… Read the rest
Month: May 2020 (Page 2 of 7)
Originally published in Public Discourse: The Journal of the Witherspoon Institute
If a COVID-19 vaccine is developed with the use of cell lines derived from an aborted fetus, should a citizen of conscience who is opposed to abortion avail herself of it to protect herself and her loved ones during this time of pandemic?… Read the rest
North American Sikh Medical and Dental Association: Updated recommendations for gurdwaras, sevadars, and sangat (May 25)… Read the rest
שאלה
שלום הרב,
בתחילה היה קשה להתפלל בבית ביחידות, ללא בית כנסת וללא מניין. אך אחר כך התחלתי דווקא להינות מכך, להתפלל בשקט, עם עצמי. מאוחר יותר התחילו אצלנו מנייני מרפסות. לקח זמן לגבש את המניין, אולם, כיום יש לנו מניין נחמד, כל השכנים יחד (יש גיבוש…).… Read the rest
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy
All praise is due to Allah, and may His peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, his Companions, and those that followed.
The Eid prayer is sunnah (i.e.,… Read the rest
Garden Grove, Calif., (May 22, 2020) – The Diocese of Orange announced today that public Masses can begin in Orange County on the solemnity of Corpus Christi, Sunday, June 14 (including Saturday June 13 Vigil Masses) in a phased-in approach with measures in place to safeguard public health.… Read the rest
To Our Beloved Shuls:
We are deeply moved by the devotion and dedication of our incredible community as we have together navigated this health crisis with faith and perseverance. The virus which has sickened so many and temporarily suspended our public communal functions has been met with countless acts of chesed and private service of Hashem.… Read the rest
The four major movements of Judaism are in complete agreement that upholding guidance from state authorities, in consultation with public health experts, is paramount. The StaySafeMN guidance for religious institutions from Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan has the full support of our Minnesota Rabbinical Association.… Read the rest
