Canadian Council of Imams / Muslim Medical Association of Canada: Ghusl, Janazah, and Burial during the COVID-19 Pandemic (March 22, 2020)… Read the rest
Category: Funerals and Mourning (Page 5 of 5)
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
An Open Letter from Dr. Daniel Berman and Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt
The Corona Virus causes Covid-19, a very dangerous and contagious infection, far more dangerous and contagious than the flu (influenza). Not only individuals with pre-existing conditions are vulnerable. Anyone over age fifty, although robust and healthy, is vulnerable to potentially life-threatening complications.… Read the rest
Hindu Forum of Britain: Corona Virus Health Awareness Announcements (March 18, 2020)
… Read the restSome Islamic Rulings regarding Coronavirus (March 14, 2020 English)… Read the rest
Please find information below from Rabbi Elliot Dorff, CJLS chair, Rabbi Pamela Barmash, CJLS co-chair, Rabbi Joshua Heller, chair of the Rites and Rituals Subcommittee, Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, Chief Executive, and Rabbi Ashira Konigsburg, Chief Operating Officer, providing guidance for individuals and communities affected by Coronavirus.
