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Coronavirus and Israel

Rav Gershon Edelstein (Arutz Sheva)I am happy to report that in order to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Israel has taken a variety of important measures. One of which is to...

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A State of Flux

Is it real or a fake!Things are in a state of flux right now. As time progresses, it seems like the situation is getting geometrically worse. The Chicago rabbinate of both the Chicago Rabbinical...

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The Coronavirus Downward Spiral

Ramat Beit Shemesh Bet - image for illustration purposes only (VIN)Things are deteriorating rapidly. The stock market plunged an unbelievable 2250 points at the opening bell this morning. That is after...

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Calm Down!

Health workers in Spain (AP)I have coronavirus fatigue. (I’m sure a lot of us do.) There has been an information overload in the media about this disease, its rapid spread, and our inability to do much...

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Unity in a Time of Crisis

Boro Park in 2013 (Illustration taken from the Times of Israel)It’s impossible to change the subject. And to overstate the dangers. Changes are happening so rapidly that they cannot – must not - be...

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Counting Our Blessings

Professor Furstenberg on Hebrew University Campus (Jerusalem Post)I am blessed. This might seem like a strange time to feel that way. But this is how I feel. I have a loving wife, four loving children...

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Unprecedented!

COVID-19 test kit (YWN)Shabbos is about to be upon us. For most of the Orthodox world in this country this will be the first time we will not be going to Shul. Never in all my 73 years would I have...

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Giving Credit When it is Due

Israeli Health Minister, Rabbi Ya'akov Litzman (far right - Mishpacha)I had no idea that Israel’s Minister of Health was an American. Rabbi Ya’akov Litzman is a controversial individual and has had his...

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An Inspirational Story for Our Troubled Times

Rabbi Samuel Jakob Rose examines the galleys of the Survivor Talmud (JA)I have not been reticent to criticize the Reform Movement. Their version of Judaism is mistaken on so many levels that it beggars...

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A Shift in Power

Union of Reform Judaism president, Rabbi Rick JacobsWe should be pleased at the outcome of the WZO elections, but we should not gloat. According to an article in the Jerusalem Post, Orthodox factions...

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Calling Out Irresponsible Behavior

Agudah of Illinois Dayan, R' Shmuel Fuerst condemns irresponsible behaviorI am kind of a news junkie. I read, listen, and watch the news frequently throughout the day. Including when I have my doughnut...

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Of Rabbis, Heroes, and Fools

Dr. Zev (Vladimir) Zelenko (VIN)Some people that ought to know better can be incredibly stupid and selfish. This exists everywhere – including right here in Chicago. There are people think that they...

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Which God Are They Praying To?!

Stanislover Rebbe, R' Uri Ashkenazi (Wikipedia)It is really hard to stay sane these days. Every time I turn on the TV news, I can feel the panic rushing through my veins. COVID-19 cases are spiking....

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Will This Deadly Crisis Change Some Minds?

People gathered in prayer in Bnei Brak a few days ago (Jewish Press)If there is one positive development, from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that the idea of banning the internet has finally been laid...

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Predictions for after the Storm

A ‘Tipping Point’ for the Orthodox Community?By Paul ShavivCharedi Rabbonim - image for illustrative purposes only (Ha'aretz)I am once again pleased to host another thoughtful essay by renowned Jewish...

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Why Charedim?

The funeral at Bnei Brak, March 28, 2020 (Ha'aretz)One of the sadder and more perplexing things about the COVID-19 pandemic is who it is affecting the most - and why.It appears that the more Charedi an...

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Thanking and Blaming

The heroes of warIf we are at war then the warriors fighting on the front lines are the health professionals. That includes not only doctors and nurses. It includes EMTs, orderlies, hospital cleaning...

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Of Unity and Stupidity in Israel

Netanyhu and Gantz - President Rivlin in center (Times of Israel)Under normal circumstances it would have been major news that a unity government has been formed in Israel. Leadership will shared by...

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The Big Blur

The new normal (Times of Israel)On this Erev Shabbos before Pesach (Erev Shabbos HaGadol) - as we are all going crazy in a world we don’t recognize anymore I want to recognize my daughter, Rivkie...

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Staying Safe but Sane Now - in the Era of the Internet

Eytan Kobre (screenshot)I cannot stress enough the importance of social interaction at a time like this. You read that correctly. I said social interaction. Not social distancing.Before anyone jumps...

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