admin | March 18, 2020
For example, the Talmud teaches us not to shy away from conflict. Ive long subscribed to the theory that although school fills our head with a lot of knowledge, it also leaves out an awful lot of really important things that would be invaluable to know.
admin | March 18, 2020
In these unprecedented and difficult days, we turn to the wisdom of our ancestors. The Talmud teaches that life is so sacred that the mitzvah of pikuach nefesh, saving a life, supersedes all other Jewish commandments. In fact, we are obligated to push aside the performance of other mitzvot if there is even a chance that doing so could put a persons life in danger.
admin | March 18, 2020
Its hard to overstate how serious it was for Rabbi David Cohen, senior halachic authority in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn and nationwide, to cancel all shul-related activities due to the coronavirus outbreak. And yet, thats what happened. On Tuesday, he sent out a letter stating that all remaining schools which had not yet closed must do so immediately, and that all shuls must also cease operating and cancel prayer services for the foreseeable future.
admin | March 18, 2020
While the entire United States comes to a screeching halt due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and the entire NYC Public School System is closed, one community seems to be oblivious, or simply in total denial of what is going on. Multiple parents in the school emailed this flier to YWN The attached flier was sent home with Cheder children from the 4th and 5th grades at Talmud Torah Vyirah DRabeinu Yoel MSatmar on Sunday, announcing a school trip to Fun Station (amusement park) this coming Tuesday. The trip was to thank the children for collecting money on Purim for the Mosdos.
admin | March 18, 2020
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) students went to school Sunday as usual, following the directive of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, leader of the non-Hasidic Haredi community, who ordered Talmud Torah schools to remain open despite the Health Ministry order to close.
admin | March 18, 2020
Photo Credit: Aharon Krohn/Flash90 Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, a leading authority in Haredi Jewish society in Israel and abroad, has decided that studies in Yeshivot and Talmudei Torah should be held as usual for the time being, while adhering to necessary precautions recommended by the health ministry, Behadrei Haredim reported late Saturday night.
admin | March 17, 2020
Jack's Deli and Restaurant in Cleveland Heights has closed. All Cuyahoga County buildings are closed to the public.
admin | March 17, 2020
The island nation of Barbados is renowned for more than just Rihanna the country is also home to a thriving rum industry that dates back to the 17th century. While many are familiar with Bajan rums Mount Gay and Malibu being some of the most popular few are aware of the early geopolitical developments that caused Barbados to become one of the Caribbeans most prominent producers of the spirit
admin | March 17, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak has caused the closures of the Temple Mounts Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque until further notice, reports Reuters. As an alternative, the courtyards surrounding the two mosques will remain open for worshipers, said Al-Kiswani. Considered to be the third holiest site in the Islamic faith, the place is believed to be where the Prophet Mohammad ascended to heaven
admin | March 17, 2020
The Knesset has been sidelined out of the decision to allow the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) to surveil citizens infected by the coronavirus. How did this happen
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