Jewish Religion and Thought
Rabbi Benny Lau exhorts the religious community to embrace same-sex couples and explains that while no solution has been found that allows LGBTQ couples to hold a halachic wedding ceremony, there is nothing that prevents them from having and raising children.
Jacob Kornbluh intends to file charges “for incitement and physical assault, and will seek charges against any individual who hit me.”
For months, Orthodox Jews have complained of a double standard as authorities seemed to let protesters in New York gather en masse while criticizing Jewish gatherings.
The legislation, which heavily restricts public demonstrations and group prayers, will now remain in effect until next at least Oct. 14.
“This ad does nothing to win over undecided voters; it’s awful. If a voter already feels Trump mishandled the virus, then they’re already voting for Biden,” Republican Jewish Coalition executive director Matt Brooks told JNS.
Israel’s two chief rabbis and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion joined the select invited guests.
While many members of Israel’s haredi sector are careful to follow public health regulations put in place to stem the spread of the epidemic, Chassidic leaders have unilaterally opted for a “herd immunity” strategy in a desperate attempt to save community life.
“It’s possible that the spike in morbidity in the general population has been halted,” though infection rate in the ultra-Orthodox remains high, says Weizmann Institute scientist Eran Segal.
They will be able to eat and pray outdoors in a safe space on bases.
In modern times, the celebration has taken many forms, including sit-down gatherings in sukkahs, as well as lively dancing in the streets.
On the eve of Yom Kippur 5781, Reuven Rivlin dedicates a special prayer to the more than 1,400 Israelis who have died in the pandemic.
The closure is to go into effect on Friday at 2 p.m. and last for at least three weeks. Most businesses will be closed, prayers and public protests restricted, and outgoing flights will be canceled.
