Under Jewish law, metal and glass utensils (kelim) previously owned by non-Jews must undergo immersion in a mikvah. This form was created by the Beth Din of America (www.bethdin.org) to allow individuals who do not feel comfortable utilizing a kelim mikvah during the COVID-19 pandemic to sell kelim to a non-Jew and borrow them back to use for themselves.… Read the rest
Category: Ritual Purification (Page 2 of 3)
At this time of global pandemic and the urgent need to stop the spread of Coronavirus, we Jews find ourselves caught between a number of dearly held values. We have the desire and significant precedent of coming together in times of crisis, especially to celebrate holidays and observe family milestones, and we also understand the need to separate and physically distance ourselves from one another for the sake of the health and wellbeing of all of us.… Read the rest
25 March 2020 (Subject to Change)
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and following the guidance of public health officials and government orders, the Rocky Mountain Rabbinical Council has established the following guidelines for Jewish funerals in Colorado.
As rabbis, we believe that Jewish rituals and customs offer mourners valuable tools for confronting loss and grief and we encourage our members to counsel those they serve using these practices, as best as they can be carried out under the circumstances.… Read the rest
The following are guidelines and precautions necessary to protect chevra kadisha members from possible transmission of COVID-19 as they perform a taharah.
These guidelines were updated on March 25, 2020.
In light of the growing COVID-19 health crisis, and in response to questions from many chevros kadisha , NASCK is suggesting the following set of protocols be followed.
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Executive Summary
- The current circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic will require a collective response from the Muslim community, working with health services and local authorities, to manage the volume of deaths.
- There are certain mandatory funerary rites afforded to the Muslim deceased.
New Recommendations as of March 24th:
The Coronavirus Pandemic is getting worse. Across the countries, we are seeing more instruction on appropriate responses.
We also recognize that everything we do has risk and benefits. Despite the many unknowns, these recommendations will attempt to balance between the benefit for the community and the protection of our taharah teams.… Read the rest
Prepared by Dr. Yasir Qadhi– Adopted by the Fiqh Council General Body Meeting on March 24, 2020
All praise is due to Allah, and may peace and salutations be upon the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
During this time of crisis, we remind all Muslims of their duty towards their Lord.… Read the rest
To all Wallerstein Mikvah Users,
As we consult with experts about the Covid-19 virus and learn more, we remain fluid and mindful, as we once again update our practices at the Wallerstein Mikvah in Kemp Mill. We want to do the best we can to stay open while preventing any illness from spreading, and to make you comfortable in fulfilling the crucial mitzvah of taharat hamishpacha. … Read the rest
