September 28, 2022 – In a conversation Rav Mark Dratch had with Rav Hershcel Schachter, Rav Schacter told Rav Dratch that he recommends that buying Israeli Etrogim this year; both heter mechirah and otzar bet din are permissible. Here is a link to a shiur Rav Schachter gave at the end of last Shemittah. The Continue Reading »
un 1, 1981 — XV. ON THE SANCTA OF JEWISH LIFE THE RABBINICAL COUNCIL OF AMERICA IN CONVENTION ASSEMBLED, IS APPALLED BY recent increase in the theft of sifrei Torah, Torah decorative pieces, and other sacred objects; CONGRATULATES the Police Department of the City of New York for recent successes in tracking down some of Continue Reading »