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 restPrepared 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 Robert Scheinberg.
Please note that this is not an official responsum of the CJLS.
Because of the potential of the release of dangerous levels of aerosols in the act of Shofar blowing, many communities are contemplating ways to do Shofar blowing outdoors and for smaller groups.… Read the rest
1. In Singapore, the number of new COVID-19 cases in the community has fallen since the circuit breaker measures were implemented on 7 April. While this is a positive development, the virus is still present in the community and a new wave of transmission can still occur from a small number of cases.… Read the rest
All praise is due to Allah, and may peace and salutations be upon the Prophet ﷺ.
In light of the masāsjid being shut down due to the COVID-19 crisis and the upcoming Eid prayers, the Fiqh Council encourages that Muslims pray Ṣalāt al-Eid in their homes with their own families (or individually in case one is living by onself), and there is no need for a khuṭbah.… Read the rest
United Methodist Clergy and Laity of the Greater Northwest Area,
By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us,
to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
guide our feet into the way of peace. … Read the rest
