Today we will read a few articles about Corona Virus and how it affects Jewish Ritual.
When finished, please comment on 3 of the articles. Do you agree or disagree with the Rabbinical Decisions and Why.
Orthodox Tel Aviv synagogue begins virtual online prayer services – The Jerusalem Post
Chief Rabbi_ Leave phones on during Shabbat – The Jerusalem Post
Coronavirus shuts Haredi world down despite resistance – The Forward
Ultra-Orthodox in Israel ignoring social distancing_ ‘We’re not scared’ – The Jerusalem Post
Litzman told all ultra-Orthodox schools, yeshivas to close down – The Jerusalem Post
Coronavirus shutters 770 Eastern Parkway, HQ of Chabad, for first time ever _ The Times of Israel
With communal mourning a health hazard, grieving Jews must sit shiva alone _ The Times of Israel
Netanyahu tells Israelis_ Now it’s an order — you must stay at home _ The Times of Israel
UK Jews worried dead may be cremated due to coronavirus pandemic – The Jerusalem Post
Charedi and CoronaBurial society gears up for COVID-19 funerals, as health officials lay out rules _ The Times of Israel
If you finish before class is over please complete online Pesach Scavenger Hunt. (See blog)
Write your responses in a Google Doc and upload to your personal folder. Due: Tuesday, March 31 before class. (If you forgot how to upload your doc, please email it to a.marcovitz@theojcs.ca)