March 17, 2021 As we look forward to the celebration of Pesach, we are profoundly grateful that many regions are beginning to see some lifting of the pandemic limitations, particularly due to the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines. We hope and pray that the vaccination campaign will gather even more momentum, allowing all of us Continue Reading »
OU/RCA Guidance for Purim 2021 February 2, 2021 – As the world at large is still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the RCA, partnered with the OU has developed guidance for a happy and a healthy Purim under the Halakhic guidance of Rav Hershel Shachter and Rav Mordechai Willig. Click here to download Continue Reading »
October 7, 2020 – The Rabbinical Council of America, the leading membership organization of Orthodox rabbis in North America, notes with great dismay the recent violent protests that have taken place in some Jewish communities in New York in response to government restrictions following rising COVID-19 infection rates. We expect government officials to apply the same Continue Reading »
Octoebr 1, 2020 – Rav Schachter Click here for the PDF הושענות והקפות בזמן הדבר Regarding Hoshanos, because of social distancing, it may be preferable for the Chazzan or Rabbi to circle around the shul by himself. The same could apply for Simchas Torah where we should minimize the number of people carrying Sifrei Torah. Continue Reading »