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Originally published in LifeWay Facts and Trends
Over the past two months, tough decisions are being made by leaders in every space.
Church leaders in particular are having to navigate how to lead their church without being able to gather in person.… Read the rest
Question:
What is the ruling on attending Jumu’ah and congregational prayers and, for the masjid management, the ruling on opening the masjids to accommodate, to full capacity, those who desire to attend Jumu’ah and congregational prayers, if the authorities allow it, during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic?… Read the rest
We hope that this update finds you well – healthy, and taking care of yourselves, your families, and your communities and institutions. These challenging times have certainly reminded us how critical our work is as rabbis.
Since we initially distributed funeral guidelines in late March, medical experts and public-health officials have learned much, and societal norms in combating COVID-19 have evolved.
originally published (with the following editor’s note) in Christianity Today
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this article implied that people should not sing during gatherings. The author’s suggestion is to wear a face mask when singing or talking. (See updated table for more information.)… Read the rest
It’s been nearly two months now since many of our churches gathered. And we’re beyond ready to be back together again. We miss the harmony of congregational singing and the joy of friends and families fellowshipping together in the church halls.… Read the rest
For the next who-knows-how-long, churches in many parts of the world will be unable to gather. So pastors like me are lovingly scrambling for solutions. There’s no playbook for this. When the church can’t gather physically, what can we do to encourage and nourish God’s people?… Read the rest
published on ejewishphilanthropy.com
As the weeks of mandated physical separation continue there is a growing and understandable desire around the world to reopen businesses and other institutions as quickly as possible.
Failing economies and ballooning job loss create tremendous economic pressure on our families and threaten the viability of our institutions.… Read the rest
Grace and peace to All in this Eastertide,
Let’s be real. I have had it with this virus. I’m tired of staying home alone. I miss my family and friends. Zoom church has lost its luster. I yearn to be in church, preaching a live sermon, singing beautiful hymns, praying with people around me, and schmoozing at coffee hour.… Read the rest
Question:
Can we sell products for higher prices (price gouging) during COVID-19 pandemic?
Answer:
Basically — and especially during this crisis and under these circumstances — people should assist their brothers and sisters in faith by lending them a helping hand and not exploiting their wants and needs by raising prices and monopolizing products.… Read the rest
