Obligation of proper hygiene and of preventative measures (published in English July/August 2020; original publication date unlisted)… Read the rest
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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
Members and friends of The United Methodist Church in the Greater Northwest,
“From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required
and from the one to whom much has been entrusted,
even more will be demanded.” – Luke 12: 48b
… Read the rest“Earn all you can.
North American Sikh Medical and Dental Association: Updated recommendations for gurdwaras, sevadars, and sangat (May 25)… Read the rest
Sikh patient healthcare provider guidelines (undated, April 2020)… Read the rest
Harvest, spring, fields ripe and ready to grow. The spring festivals are blossoming all over the country – appearing one after the other. Vasant Panchami, Udyanotsav, Chapchar Kut, Holi, Shigmo,Ugadi, Aoling, Easter and now Baisakhi.
This is the festival celebrates different significant events – the time of harvest, New Year’s Day and a historical event.… Read the rest
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The Fiqh Council is praying with the Muslim Community that we all reach Ramadan in safety and with health. The blessing that the answered prayers during Ramadan bring could not come at a more needed time with the challenges we are facing with Covid-19.… Read the rest
Baltimore Jewish Life Newsroom, March 25
Rabbi Yaakov Hopfer, President of the Vaad HaRabbonim of Baltimore, explains that any one who made a kabalah yesterday to fast today, whether a half day or whole, should not fast due to the Coronavirus situation and the obligation upon everyone to maintain their strength and health.… 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
