March 25, 2020 Special thanks to Rav Willig, Segan Av Bet Din, and Rav Shlomo Weissmann, Menahel 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 to allow individuals who do not feel comfortable utilizing a Continue Reading »
March 24, 2020 From Rav Herschel Schachter Click here to download PDF Tevilat Keilimטבילת כלים. מי שמפחד ללכת למקוה ולהטביל כליו שקנה זה עתה להשתמש בו לפסח, עי‘ שו“ע יו“ד סוף סי‘ ק“כ סט“ז שיתננו לנכרי במתנה, דבשעה“ד שא“א לקיים המצוה, יש להתיר הערמה. [אשר בדרך כלל אין להתיר הערמה להפקיע עצמו מלקיים מצוה, עי‘ מש“כ בס‘ Continue Reading »
March 23, 2020 Tevilat Kelim There has been much concern expressed about the possibility of performing tevilat kelim this year. According to the best medical information that we have, The previous guidelines that we distributed— maintaining social distancing, washing hands both before and after immersing vessels, wiping down surfaces— is still valid. However, with the pre-Pesach rush, the mikvaot May not be able to handle the volume. Rav Schachter Continue Reading »