A matter of life and death: Ethics of resource distribution, intensive care, and treatment choices in light of the COVID-19 pandemic (April 25, 2020)… Read the rest
Author: David Freidenreich (Page 10 of 22)
MODIIN, Israel (JTA) — Recounting past plagues isn’t pleasant, but Jewish history is replete with leaders whose decisions can help us address the challenges we’re facing during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
In particular, rabbinic authorities throughout history have done their best to protect the public while also ensuring the burial of the deceased and preserving, as much as possible, their dignity.… Read the rest
Rav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Isaac Elhanan Theological Seminary
… Read the restEditor’s note: What follows is a free translation of a Hebrew essay originally published by Rav Mayer Twersky shlit”a on TorahWeb.org on April 22, 2020. We (some of Rav Twersky’s students) requested to attempt a rendering of the body of the essay in English; Rav Twersky agreed, but was not directly involved in the preparation of this translation.… Read the rest
Dear Friends,
We hope this letter finds you well and that you had a meaningful Pesach. As the Governor has declared his intent to begin the resumption of economic life, some of you have reached out to us to see what our plans are with regard to reopening shuls.… Read the rest
Ramadan in the era of COVID-19 (April 21, 2020)… Read the rest
Dear Friends:
1. A number of you have asked about listening to music during Sefirah this year. In light of the emotional challenges of our current situation, I would encourage those who feel listening to recorded music would be helpful to do so.… Read the rest
Rav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Isaac Elhanan Theological Seminary
… Read the restRav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Isaac Elhanan Theological Seminary
… Read the restIn the name of Allah, the Most Merciful , the Most Compassionate.
The Fiqh Council of North America reiterates:
1: That masajids and Islamic centers shall strictly follow the health and state official guidelines for social gatherings and distancing. The Juma’, Jama’ah, Taraweeh and Eid al Fitr prayer shall be suspended until the ban on congregation is lifted.… Read the rest
