A physician who must shave his beard in order to protect himself (published in English July/August 2020; original publication date unlisted)… Read the rest
Author: David Freidenreich (Page 5 of 22)
The ruling of Rav Yisrael Salanter during the outbreak of cholera (published in English July/August 2020; original publication date unlisted)… Read the rest
Obligation of proper hygiene and of preventative measures (published in English July/August 2020; original publication date unlisted)… Read the rest
Appropriate conduct during a pandemic (published in English July/August 2020; original publication date unlisted)… Read the rest
.אין כל דבר עומד בפני פיקוח נפש
Nothing takes priority over safeguarding life. (Talmud, Yoma 82a)
.תלמוד תורה כנגד כולם
Study of Torah is the most fundamental obligation. (Talmud, Kiddushin 39b)
These teachings illustrate the profound importance that the Jewish tradition places on learning and on health.
What does love do? Living the way of love during pandemic (undated, before August 2020)… Read the rest
A Statement from John MacArthur and the Elders of Grace Community Church, July 24, 2020
A Biblical Case for the Church’s Duty to Remain Open
Christ is Lord of all. He is the one true head of the church (Ephesians 1:22; 5:23; Colossians 1:18).
Prepared by Rabbi Pamela Barmash, with contributions by Rabbi Ashira Konigsburg and Rabbi Jan Uhrbach
Please note that this is not an official responsum of the CJLS.
A quandary lies before us as rabbis, hazzanim, and lay leaders. Should our congregations offer in-person davenning for the High Holidays 5781/2020 when not all of us may attend in person?… Read the rest
Rav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Isaac Elhanan Theological Seminary
- Washing on Tisha B’Av (July 21)
Prepared by Rabbi Pamela Barmash and Rabbi Robert Scheinberg, with contributions by Rabbi Miles B. Cohen, Rabbi Steven Kane, and Rabbi Daniel Wigodsky.
Please note that this is not an official responsum of the CJLS.
The Torah reading poses special issues in the COVID-19 era.… Read the rest
