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Question
Does the mitzvah of shnayim mikrah vechad Targum apply when there is no Krias HaTorah (because shuls are closed due to COVID-19)? If yes, when does it begin for the week if there is no Krias HaTorah at Shabbos Minchah (again because shuls are closed)?
Answer
Yes, reading the parsha with targum/Rashi still applies exactly as usual.
Rabbi Ari Shvat
Lectures at various yeshivot, michlalot and midrashot. Has published many books & Torani articles and is in charge of Rav Kook’s archives.
Fasting or giving Tzedaka on seeing Sefer Torah fallen
Shevat 7, 5771
Keeping non-definite chametz and staying in a dorm
Nisan 3, 5771
Kri u'ktiv
Adar II 25, 5771
