Our Sunday morning gatherings become complicated during a time of pandemic. How we need to change our programs and practices depends on the level of vulnerability of our congregation’s people and the level of concern articulated by our local health departments.… Read the rest
Author: Maya Rebitzer (Page 8 of 9)
The Majlis: Oppression in the Wake of the China Pig Disease Paranoism (March 16)… Read the rest
Joint Statement of Shi`a Organizations (before March 16)… Read the rest
United Ulama Council of South Africa (March 15)
Some Islamic Rulings regarding Coronavirus (March 14, 2020 English)… Read the rest
More than 130,000 confirmed cases. Nearly 5,000 deaths. Entire countries on lockdown. Sporadic access to testing. And no vaccine. Such headlines recall the outlandish scenarios of science-fiction paperbacks, but right now they represent reality as coronavirus grips the world.
Unfortunately, responses to the pandemic also seem lifted from the pages of a sensational novel.
by R.J. Snell, Ph.D.
Given the spread of COVID-19, it’s unsurprising that people are stocking their pantries and closets with food and medication, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes.
Supply chain disruption has already resulted in shortages of some drugs and medicines with concerns that protective devices such as face masks may be unavailable for hospitals to protect caregivers, in part because ordinary citizens are purchasing them, sometimes in large volume.… Read the rest
Dear Supporter Ji,
Yesterday, the World Health Organization announced that COVID-19 (the coronavirus you’ve heard about on the news) is officially a pandemic. Given the heightened concerns about the health of our sangat, the Sikh Coalition asked that I share information and recommendations as it relates to the virus so that our gurdwaras can be better prepared to handle concerns.… Read the rest
