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Israelis Prepare to Celebrate the Year’s Holiest Days Under Lockdown

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 by OTSTeam

Israelis Prepare to Celebrate the Year’s Holiest Days Under Lockdown As the pandemic in the country worsens, officials warn that new restrictions might not be enough to cut infection rates significantly. Many people question the logic and motives behind the rules. By Isabel Kershner | Sept. 18, 2020 JERUSALEM — As Israelis prepare to celebrate …

ILTV: How to Celebrate the High Holidays under Lockdown

September 20, 2020September 17, 2020 by OTSTeam

How can we celebrate the upcoming holidays without breaking the lockdown? ILTV’s Aaron Poris spoke to OTS’ President and Rosh HaYeshiva, Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, about the OTS condensed halakhic machzor as well as the “Shofar BaPark” inititative designed to bring the shofar to all Israelis. Tune in: https://ots.org.il/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Your-News-From-Israel-Sep.-17-2020-nmQCDzG485A_x264-online-video-cutter.com_.mp4

Jewish organization prepares for High Holy Days amid coronavirus pandemic

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 by OTSTeam

Jewish organization prepares for High Holy Days amid coronavirus pandemic In Israel, where coronavirus infections has spiked as of late, organizations are moving towards prayer services that will be limited in size as well as scope in order to stymie the infection rate. By Jerusalem Post Staff | September 9, 2020 Jewish organizations around the …

NSN: Rosh Hashana in times of COVID

September 20, 2020September 11, 2020 by OTSTeam

Nachum Segal welcomed Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone (OTS), back to JM in the AM to discuss OTS’ condensed halakhic machzor and other activities for a Rosh Hashana under the shadow of COVID-19.

Shofar to Come to Parks – JPost

October 17, 2018September 4, 2018 by OTSTeam

shofar being blown in the park before Rosh Hashana

Shofar to Come to Hundreds of Parks Throughout Israel “Shofar in the Park” will bring the spirit of the festival to more than 200 parks, central squares, community centers and public spaces throughout Israel. BY JPOST.COM STAFF September 5, 2018 On both days of Rosh Hashana, Ohr Torah Stone network’s “Yachad” program will run the “Shofar …

There is a Shofar for Everyone

September 6, 2018September 4, 2018 by OTSTeam

There is a shofar for everyone The growing demand for Shofar in the Park, which will take place in 270 centers, proves that – contrary to public opinion – Israelis are far from being afraid of religion. Shimon Cohen, September 3, 2018 (Translated from Hebrew) A “Shofar in the Park” event will be held in …

Shofar for Everyone

October 10, 2016October 9, 2016 by OTSTeam

The Shofar Belongs to Everyone Rabbi Riskin often says that as committed Jews, our approach toward everything in life is critical: rather than cursing the darkness, we must light more candles. In what has become a tradition, our Yachad Program ran a nationwide Rosh Hashana initiative which lit the proverbial candles for tens of thousands of secular …

The Torah Doesn’t Belong to Any One Denomination

October 18, 2017September 16, 2015 by OTSTeam

“Rabbi Riskin: The Torah Doesn’t Belong to Any One Denomination” Rabbi Shlomo Riskin became one of the Chief Rabbinate’s biggest nemeses in 5775. His alternative conversion court is a direct challenge to the religious establishment, and he’s willing to go to the High Court of Justice to defend it. by Yair Ettinger 15/09/2015 “I’m depressed,” answers …

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Israelis Prepare to Celebrate the Year’s Holiest Days Under Lockdown

ILTV: How to Celebrate the High Holidays under Lockdown

Jewish organization prepares for High Holy Days amid coronavirus pandemic

NSN: Rosh Hashana in times of COVID

Shofar to Come to Parks – JPost

There is a Shofar for Everyone

Shofar for Everyone

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