April 3, 2020 with thanks to Rav Rafi Eis To provide clarity on Mikvah usage during these anxious times, Atara Eis interviewed Dr. Deena Zimmerman. The interview provides the scientific background for the needed policies for safe mikvah usage. Click here to watch.Dr. Zimmerman is a physician, has a masters in public health and epidemiology, Continue Reading »
April 2, 2020 We are writing with the guidance of our Poskim, Harav Hershel Schachter שליט״א, Harav Asher Weiss שליט״א, and Harav Modechai Willig שליט״א, concerning the issue of Mikvah use during the current pandemic. While the unfailing dedication of Jewish women to this practice is profoundly inspiring, we must address its safety with the Continue Reading »
March 31, 2020 Click here for PDF מקלחת לאחר טבילת נשים דבר זה שאל האור זרוע (נדה סי’ של”ח ושו”ת אור זרוע ח”א סי’ תשנ”ה אות ג’) מהתוס’ רי”ד (עי’ שו”ת הרי”ד סי’ ע”ג) אם האשה מותרת להתקלח לאחר שטבלה במקוה, דמרש”י (פ”ק דשבת יג:) משמע שמדרבנן זה מבטל למפרע את טבילתה, ואולי י”ל שאף חוזרת להיות Continue Reading »
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Beth Din of America has created a Shtar for the sale of Keilim in advance of Pesach, which would obviate the need for Tevilat Keilim until such time that it is safe to buy back the Keilim, and immerse in a Mikvah. Click here for the Shtar