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The following is being presented to assist local synagogue and communal leadership in their planning for Succot and Simchat Torah.
The Yamim Noraim season posed unique challenges to all of us, as individuals and as communities. The limitations imposed by the pandemic have been a source of discomfort and stress, and we are all working to strike the right balance between establishing proper safety and responsibly restoring some feeling of normalcy.… Read the rest
Prepared by Rabbi Amy Levin
Please note that this is not an official responsum of the CJLS.
The intention of this letter of guidance is to address liturgical issues that arise in the observance of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simhat Torah in the home and in community.… Read the rest
As Maine faith leaders, we encourage people of faith and good will, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, to follow sound public health guidelines that help us live our healthiest lives while also protecting other community members, those known and unknown to us, but all known and beloved by God.… Read the rest
We find ourselves, both here and in Eretz Yisroel, apprehensive about our fulfillment of the Torah and service to Hashem, and alarmed about our health and financial stability, in the face of challenges not faced for many years. We are faced with the dangers of technology and popular culture’s dilution of our values on the one hand, and the ever-present fear of COVID-19 on the other.… Read the rest
We hope you are staying safe during these unprecedented times. In order to do our part in flattening the curve, we decided to cancel all activities at Tashi Gatsel Ling Buddhist Center until further notice. We will keep a close eye on the coronavirus developments and will resume our programming when it will be safe to do so.… Read the rest
The following are the steps we are taking to keep you safe during these times:
Regular Sunday Service at 10AM
We want to encourage and remind our Church body of some logistical practices that will be in the best interest of our entire church body and community.… Read the rest
Does the Bible talk about wearing a mask during a pandemic? You would think the answer to that is no, but you would be wrong. The Bible has a lot to say about it, actually! I’m sure some of you are reading this saying, “boo, I’m never going to wear a mask!”… Read the rest
RCBC Letter September 9 (September 9, 2020)… Read the rest
RCBC Reopening of Yeshivot (undated, before September 9, 2020)… Read the rest
