Rav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Isaac Elhanan Theological Seminary
- Abridging high holiday prayers (July 12)
Month: July 2020 (Page 3 of 3)
Rav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Isaac Elhanan Theological Seminary
- Laundering clothing during the 9 days of Av, and abridging communal prayers on the 9th of Av (July 9)
During this time of uncertainties because of COVID-19, Harriet and I greatly miss meeting in person with people around the world. This summer, we had planned to be with Latter-day Saints in Eastern Europe, but our trip had to be canceled.… Read the rest
In terms of fasting on Shiva Asar BeTamuz, there is more for leniency this year for anyone feeling weak or who has difficulty fasting in general (see Yalkut Yosef, Moadim, pp. 531-532). Pregnant and nursing women should not fast, even if they are normally stringent (see Rema, Orach Chaim 550:1, MB 3-4). … Read the rest
Rav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Isaac Elhanan Theological Seminary
… Read the restHospice of Santa Barbara: Grieving and Creating a Memorial at Home (undated, before July 7, 2020)… Read the rest
9 Steps to Re-opening Mosques Safely (undated, before July 6 2020)… Read the rest
Tazkiyah Publications: The Muslims’ COVID-19 Handbook (undated, before July 3, 2020)… Read the rest
Most Rev. Anthony Fisher, Archdiocese of Sydney: Further Relaxation of Restrictions (July 2, 2020)… Read the rest
