Rav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Isaac Elhanan Theological Seminary
- Abridging high holiday prayers (July 12)
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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)
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 restDear Chevra,
As summer begins, we hope that this letter finds you well. We write at this time with an update to some of our previous communications, in language that we hope can be of use and guidance to you in your leadership during such challenging times.… Read the rest
Dear Members,
We know that with Premier Ford’s announcement on Monday, June 8, permitting houses of worship to reopen to 30% capacity, many of us are eager to hear when we can once again have in-person Shabbat services at Darchei Noam.… Read the rest
Emory University: Resuming care-filled worship and sacramental life during a pandemic (undated, before June 19)… Read the rest
Prepared by Rabbis Steven Kane, Robert Scheinberg, and Deborah Silver and Hazzan Scott Sokol
Please note that this is not an official responsum of the CJLS.
GENERAL INTRODUCTION:
An in-person High Holy Day experience for the year 5781/2020 is likely to need to be as short as possible. Current… Read the rest
Prepared by Rabbi Aaron Alexander
Please note that this is not an official responsum of the CJLS.
Question: For congregations that may gather small in-person minyanim, or use a hybrid model over with at least 10 people in one physical location, spread out, while also streaming/zooming: can temporary partitions that essentially box off one person from another, to reduce proximity & potential spread of germs, be used?… Read the rest
There are two basic principles by which Jewish death and mourning rites are governed: k’vod ha-met, “the dignified or respectful treatment of the dead,” and k’vod he-chai, “the honored treatment of the living (the surviving relatives).”
In light of the current health situation and the desire to honor the deceased and to comfort their surviving relatives, the Michigan Board of Rabbis is updating its funeral procedures as follows:
Rabbis will officiate at graveside-only funerals with up to 36 mourners present.… Read the rest
