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==Tefillah== | ==[[Tefillah]]== | ||
When davening at home one should be cognizant of the following ideas:<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/949205/dr-david-pelcovitz-dr-rona-novick-rabbi-aryeh-lebowitz-rabbi-dr-ari-berman/living-learning-and-thriving-in-the-era-of-covid-19/ Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz]</ref> | When davening at home one should be cognizant of the following ideas:<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/949205/dr-david-pelcovitz-dr-rona-novick-rabbi-aryeh-lebowitz-rabbi-dr-ari-berman/living-learning-and-thriving-in-the-era-of-covid-19/ Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz]</ref> | ||
# A person should daven in a makom kavuah. | # A person should daven in a [[makom kavuah]]. | ||
# A person should daven in front of a wall so that there's no distractions in front of him. | # A person should daven in front of a wall so that there's no distractions in front of him. | ||
# A person can and should daven near a window that serves as a means of being inspired to look towards heaven. | # A person can and should daven near a window that serves as a means of being inspired to look towards heaven. | ||
# A person can daven Shemona Esrei aloud if it helps his kavana. It also serves as a role model for children. | # A person can daven [[Shemona Esrei]] aloud if it helps his kavana. It also serves as a role model for children. | ||
# A person shouldn't daven in a room that is usually used for frivolity. | # A person shouldn't daven in a room that is usually used for frivolity. | ||
# A person shouldn't daven in front of an open bathroom. | # A person shouldn't daven in front of an open bathroom. | ||
# At a time of a plague such as our times it is advisable to say ketoret which has the power to end a plague. | # At a time of a plague such as our times it is advisable to say [[ketoret]] which has the power to end a plague. | ||
# At this time a person should recite Avinu Malkenu in Shacharit and Mincha. | # At this time a person should recite Avinu Malkenu in [[Shacharit]] and [[Mincha]]. | ||
==Kriyat Hatorah== | ==[[Kriyat Hatorah]]== | ||
# A person who is at home and can't be at shul should nonetheless read the parsha between Shacharit and Mussaf as a way of remembering the concept of kriyat hatorah. He can use that reading as part of his reading of Shenayim Mikra Vechad Targum.<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/949205/dr-david-pelcovitz-dr-rona-novick-rabbi-aryeh-lebowitz-rabbi-dr-ari-berman/living-learning-and-thriving-in-the-era-of-covid-19/ Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz] quoting Rabbi Willig</ref> | # A person who is at home and can't be at shul should nonetheless read the parsha between Shacharit and Mussaf as a way of remembering the concept of kriyat hatorah. He can use that reading as part of his reading of [[Shenayim Mikra Vechad Targum]].<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/949205/dr-david-pelcovitz-dr-rona-novick-rabbi-aryeh-lebowitz-rabbi-dr-ari-berman/living-learning-and-thriving-in-the-era-of-covid-19/ Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz] quoting Rabbi Willig</ref> | ||
# When the congregation misses a kriyat hatorah they can make it up by reading two parshiyot next week in Shul. However, if they miss multiple weeks there is a discussion if they should or could make up all of the parshiyot that they missed.<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/949205/dr-david-pelcovitz-dr-rona-novick-rabbi-aryeh-lebowitz-rabbi-dr-ari-berman/living-learning-and-thriving-in-the-era-of-covid-19/ Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz] based on Rama and Magen Avraham</ref> | # When the congregation misses a kriyat hatorah they can make it up by reading two parshiyot next week in Shul. However, if they miss multiple weeks there is a discussion if they should or could make up all of the parshiyot that they missed.<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/949205/dr-david-pelcovitz-dr-rona-novick-rabbi-aryeh-lebowitz-rabbi-dr-ari-berman/living-learning-and-thriving-in-the-era-of-covid-19/ Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz] based on Rama and Magen Avraham</ref> | ||
==Hagomel== | ==[[Hagomel]]== | ||
# A person needs to recite hagomel in front of a minyan of ten men. Some suggest that this can be recited before ten people listening on a video or phone call and can answer amen. Even though they aren't present, the minyan in this context is purely to publicize the idea so it is permissible.<ref>[https://zoom.us/rec/play/7sJ8f-2h_Dw3T4KRtgSDC6AoW429LfqshnVI-_tcmkewVnQEZlDyMrYTarN3uUfeS8PCmTWJp298J75t Rav Schachter (towards middle)]</ref> Others disagree and as long as the minyan isn't in the same room one can not recite hagomel.<ref>Divrei Dovid 4:3</ref> | # A person needs to recite [[hagomel]] in front of a [[minyan]] of ten men. Some suggest that this can be recited before ten people listening on a video or phone call and can answer amen. Even though they aren't present, the minyan in this context is purely to publicize the idea so it is permissible.<ref>[https://zoom.us/rec/play/7sJ8f-2h_Dw3T4KRtgSDC6AoW429LfqshnVI-_tcmkewVnQEZlDyMrYTarN3uUfeS8PCmTWJp298J75t Rav Schachter (towards middle)]</ref> Others disagree and as long as the minyan isn't in the same room one can not recite hagomel.<ref>Divrei Dovid 4:3</ref> | ||
==Chametz== | ==[[Chametz]]== | ||
# If a person doesn't usually sell chametz and is afraid that if he doesn't sell chametz one year he isn't going to have food afterwards he can sell his chametz. He wouldn't require a hatarat nedarim.<ref>[https://zoom.us/rec/play/7sJ8f-2h_Dw3T4KRtgSDC6AoW429LfqshnVI-_tcmkewVnQEZlDyMrYTarN3uUfeS8PCmTWJp298J75t Rav Schachter (min 20)]</ref> | # If a person doesn't usually [[sell chametz]] and is afraid that if he doesn't sell chametz one year he isn't going to have food afterwards he can sell his chametz. He wouldn't require a hatarat nedarim.<ref>[https://zoom.us/rec/play/7sJ8f-2h_Dw3T4KRtgSDC6AoW429LfqshnVI-_tcmkewVnQEZlDyMrYTarN3uUfeS8PCmTWJp298J75t Rav Schachter (min 20)]</ref> | ||
# A person can sell his chametz on the phone and if possible a kinyan can be made virtually in order to appoint the rabbi to sell the chametz. The kinyan would take place as follows: the rabbi who is being appointed would give a pen or another utensil to a friend standing next to him while he is | # A person can sell his chametz on the phone and if possible a kinyan can be made virtually in order to appoint the rabbi to sell the chametz. The kinyan would take place as follows: the rabbi who is being appointed would give a pen or another utensil to a friend standing next to him while he is on the phone with the rabbi in order to appoint him. If that isn't feasible it isn't necessary. Nonetheless, one could stipulate in the document that this appointment of the rabbi is done with the full knowledge of its legal ramifications and it is accepted completely.<ref>[https://zoom.us/rec/play/7sJ8f-2h_Dw3T4KRtgSDC6AoW429LfqshnVI-_tcmkewVnQEZlDyMrYTarN3uUfeS8PCmTWJp298J75t Rav Schachter (towards beginning)]</ref> | ||
==Machine Matza== | ==Machine Matza== | ||
#It is permitted under extenuating circumstances to use machine matza for the mitzvah of eating matzah on the seder night.<ref>[https://zoom.us/rec/play/7sJ8f-2h_Dw3T4KRtgSDC6AoW429LfqshnVI-_tcmkewVnQEZlDyMrYTarN3uUfeS8PCmTWJp298J75t Rav Schachter (towards beginning)]</ref> | #It is permitted under extenuating circumstances to use [[machine matza]] for the mitzvah of eating matzah on the seder night.<ref>[https://zoom.us/rec/play/7sJ8f-2h_Dw3T4KRtgSDC6AoW429LfqshnVI-_tcmkewVnQEZlDyMrYTarN3uUfeS8PCmTWJp298J75t Rav Schachter (towards beginning)]. This is acceptable for Sephardim as well even with a bracha as described by Rav Ovadia Yosef in Yachava Daat 1:14 and Chazon Ovadia (Pesach Hilchot Leil Haseder 5763 Edition p. 76)</ref> | ||
==Bar Mitzvah's== | ==Bar Mitzvah's== | ||
#[https://www.torahanytime.com/#/lectures?v=105558 A message for Bar Mitzvah Boys in the Lockdown by Rabbi Pesach Krohn] | #[https://www.torahanytime.com/#/lectures?v=105558 A message for Bar Mitzvah Boys in the Lockdown by Rabbi Pesach Krohn] | ||
# A bar mitzvah boy who missed the | # A bar mitzvah boy who missed the opportunity to read his parsha in shul when he became bar mitzvah'ed when it is next possible to go to shul he can add his parsha as a hosafa and read it then. Additionally, the haftorah can follow that hosafa.<ref>[https://zoom.us/rec/play/7sJ8f-2h_Dw3T4KRtgSDC6AoW429LfqshnVI-_tcmkewVnQEZlDyMrYTarN3uUfeS8PCmTWJp298J75t Rav Schachter (towards end)]</ref> | ||
==Weddings== | ==Weddings== | ||
# A rabbi should not officiate at a wedding that isn't abiding by the CDC guidelines of health because he is furthering unsafe practices.<ref>[https://zoom.us/rec/play/7sJ8f-2h_Dw3T4KRtgSDC6AoW429LfqshnVI-_tcmkewVnQEZlDyMrYTarN3uUfeS8PCmTWJp298J75t Rav Schachter (towards beginning)]</ref> | # A rabbi should not officiate at a wedding that isn't abiding by the CDC guidelines of health because he is furthering unsafe practices.<ref>[https://zoom.us/rec/play/7sJ8f-2h_Dw3T4KRtgSDC6AoW429LfqshnVI-_tcmkewVnQEZlDyMrYTarN3uUfeS8PCmTWJp298J75t Rav Schachter (towards beginning)]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 04:32, 20 March 2020
Tefillah
When davening at home one should be cognizant of the following ideas:[1]
- A person should daven in a makom kavuah.
- A person should daven in front of a wall so that there's no distractions in front of him.
- A person can and should daven near a window that serves as a means of being inspired to look towards heaven.
- A person can daven Shemona Esrei aloud if it helps his kavana. It also serves as a role model for children.
- A person shouldn't daven in a room that is usually used for frivolity.
- A person shouldn't daven in front of an open bathroom.
- At a time of a plague such as our times it is advisable to say ketoret which has the power to end a plague.
- At this time a person should recite Avinu Malkenu in Shacharit and Mincha.
Kriyat Hatorah
- A person who is at home and can't be at shul should nonetheless read the parsha between Shacharit and Mussaf as a way of remembering the concept of kriyat hatorah. He can use that reading as part of his reading of Shenayim Mikra Vechad Targum.[2]
- When the congregation misses a kriyat hatorah they can make it up by reading two parshiyot next week in Shul. However, if they miss multiple weeks there is a discussion if they should or could make up all of the parshiyot that they missed.[3]
Hagomel
- A person needs to recite hagomel in front of a minyan of ten men. Some suggest that this can be recited before ten people listening on a video or phone call and can answer amen. Even though they aren't present, the minyan in this context is purely to publicize the idea so it is permissible.[4] Others disagree and as long as the minyan isn't in the same room one can not recite hagomel.[5]
Chametz
- If a person doesn't usually sell chametz and is afraid that if he doesn't sell chametz one year he isn't going to have food afterwards he can sell his chametz. He wouldn't require a hatarat nedarim.[6]
- A person can sell his chametz on the phone and if possible a kinyan can be made virtually in order to appoint the rabbi to sell the chametz. The kinyan would take place as follows: the rabbi who is being appointed would give a pen or another utensil to a friend standing next to him while he is on the phone with the rabbi in order to appoint him. If that isn't feasible it isn't necessary. Nonetheless, one could stipulate in the document that this appointment of the rabbi is done with the full knowledge of its legal ramifications and it is accepted completely.[7]
Machine Matza
- It is permitted under extenuating circumstances to use machine matza for the mitzvah of eating matzah on the seder night.[8]
Bar Mitzvah's
- A message for Bar Mitzvah Boys in the Lockdown by Rabbi Pesach Krohn
- A bar mitzvah boy who missed the opportunity to read his parsha in shul when he became bar mitzvah'ed when it is next possible to go to shul he can add his parsha as a hosafa and read it then. Additionally, the haftorah can follow that hosafa.[9]
Weddings
- A rabbi should not officiate at a wedding that isn't abiding by the CDC guidelines of health because he is furthering unsafe practices.[10]
Sources
- ↑ Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz
- ↑ Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz quoting Rabbi Willig
- ↑ Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz based on Rama and Magen Avraham
- ↑ Rav Schachter (towards middle)
- ↑ Divrei Dovid 4:3
- ↑ Rav Schachter (min 20)
- ↑ Rav Schachter (towards beginning)
- ↑ Rav Schachter (towards beginning). This is acceptable for Sephardim as well even with a bracha as described by Rav Ovadia Yosef in Yachava Daat 1:14 and Chazon Ovadia (Pesach Hilchot Leil Haseder 5763 Edition p. 76)
- ↑ Rav Schachter (towards end)
- ↑ Rav Schachter (towards beginning)
