Recommendations for sangat, sevadars, and gurdwara management (undated, March)… Read the rest
Category: Public Health (Page 4 of 15)
Ramadan at Home Guidance (April/May 2020)… Read the rest
UAE Council for Fatwa (March 3, English and Arabic; note: on March 16, UAE suspended all communal prayers)… Read the rest
Rav Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Isaac Elhanan Theological Seminary
- Washing on Tisha B’Av (July 21)
My eyes pine away from affliction; I call to You, O LORD, each day; I stretch out my hands to You” (Psalm 88:10)
The Minnesota Rabbinical Association calls on our governor, lieutenant governor, and elected leaders to put in place all reasonable measures that will help our community reduce the spread of COVID-19, particularly by mandating the wearing of face coverings in public.… Read the rest
During this time of uncertainties because of COVID-19, Harriet and I greatly miss meeting in person with people around the world. This summer, we had planned to be with Latter-day Saints in Eastern Europe, but our trip had to be canceled.… Read the rest
9 Steps to Re-opening Mosques Safely (undated, before July 6 2020)… Read the rest
Tazkiyah Publications: The Muslims’ COVID-19 Handbook (undated, before July 3, 2020)… Read the rest
Partnership with Native Americans: Postponing Pow Wows and Other Traditions to Protect Native Health
The term “pow wow” comes from the Algonquian native language group and most closely translates to “meeting.” Pow wows were originally a way for traders to gather and sell goods, and in doing so, they often employed Native American dancers.… Read the rest
