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Tag: Committee on Jewish Law and Standard
Are Non-Kosher Animals Permitted for Organ Transplants?
Are non-kosher animals permitted for organ transplants? Rabbi Shai Cherry explains the recent teshuvah from the CJLS.
Rav Shai Cherry
July 10, 2024
Animals
CJLS
The Jewish Status of a Child Born Using a Gestational Carrier
In a recent teshuvah, the CJLS answers the question, "what is the Jewish status of a child born using a gestational carrier?"
Jessica Chod
July 5, 2024
Child Birth
CJLS
Women and Headcovering
In a written teshuvah, Rabbi Jane Kanarek explains the answer to the question, "Should women and girls wear a headcovering?"
Reena Bromberg Gaber
January 3, 2024
CJLS
Halakhah
Tallit on the Bimah: Optional or Required?
This CJLS teshuva explores where and when a tallit should be worn on the bimah. This also addresses women wearing tallitot.
Reena Bromberg Gaber
January 3, 2024
Accessories for Prayer
CJLS
Non-Fasting Sh”tz on Yom Kippur
When should we use a non-fasting sh"tz on Yom Kippur? This CJLS teshuvah, originally written by Rabbi Gail Labovitz, explains.
Reena Bromberg Gaber
September 28, 2023
CJLS
Halakhah
Rituals of Sukkot
Sukkot, one of the shalosh r’galim, the three pilgrimage festivals is celebrated five days after Yom Kippur.
Rabbi Alan Lucas
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The Observant Life (Book)
October 14, 2022
High Holidays
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