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Dear Friend,
I hope that you and your family are all doing well.
We all know that in times of difficulties we must increase our efforts in tefilla. Ideally, mass gatherings would be arranged, to daven together. However, due to the nature of the current crisis this is not possible.… Read the rest
Prepared by Dr. Yasir Qadhi– Adopted by the Fiqh Council General Body Meeting on March 24, 2020
All praise is due to Allah, and may peace and salutations be upon the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
During this time of crisis, we remind all Muslims of their duty towards their Lord.… Read the rest
To the Clergy, the Religious, and the Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux [Louisiana]
One of the obligations imposed upon all of us during the season of Lent is the observance of abstinence from eating meat on all Fridays of Lent, as well as on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday.… Read the rest
[see also this earlier, undated guidance]
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh (Peace, Blessings & Mercy of Allah be upon You).
This statement is being reissued on the 22nd of March 2020 at 16:00, and supersedes all previous statements on the subject.… Read the rest
To all Wallerstein Mikvah Users,
As we consult with experts about the Covid-19 virus and learn more, we remain fluid and mindful, as we once again update our practices at the Wallerstein Mikvah in Kemp Mill. We want to do the best we can to stay open while preventing any illness from spreading, and to make you comfortable in fulfilling the crucial mitzvah of taharat hamishpacha. … Read the rest
Faith communities and our leaders can play a vital role in grappling with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are often the most relevant, and trusted networks and messengers. Their presence is constant and uninterrupted, even in remote communities.
Faith communities working with the broader society, health care workers and governments, can help accelerate the return to a world free of this crippling pandemic.
Questions and answers with Rav Hershel Schachter shlit”a, regarding situations arising from the coronavirus crisis. Transcribed by Rabbi Pini Dunner (assisted by Michael Bernstein). This transcript has been approved by Rav Hershel Schachter. With many thanks to Rabbi Marc Dratch of the RCA, who posed the questions to Rav Schachter, and to Rabbi Aryeh Richter for adding the footnotes (see PDF download).… Read the rest
As your Board of Rabbis, we have received a number of questions regarding funeral practices in this most difficult time. The Board of Rabbis represents a broad range of Jewish practices, movements,and approaches, and so we do not presume to offer p’sak halachah.… Read the rest
In my last post I shared a quote from CS Lewis about the nuclear weapon era that feels appropriate for today’s world, first brought to my attention by The Gospel Coalition.
… Read the restIn one way we think a great deal too much of the atomic bomb.
All praise is due to Allah and may His peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah.
To proceed:
AMJA has received many questions regarding the ruling pertaining to holding Friday sermon and prayer services in the mosque with the least number of people needed to fulfill the Jumuah quorum, while broadcasting the services live to the other members of the community for them to listen to the sermon and then follow the imam in prayer, all while in their homes.… Read the rest
