6 Lessons
Workplace Requirement for Vaccination
A business owner demands that his employees be vaccinated against Corona due to the type of work done and makes them sign a waiver of claims for damages stemming from the vaccine. Can an employer make such a demand and transfer risk to a reluctant employee?
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Shvat 26 5781
Behavior during Kedusha of Street Minyanim
My neighborhood is filled with outdoor Covid 19 minyanim. I was walking down the street on Shabbat and a minyan across the street was in the middle of Kedusha. In such cases, do I need to stop, keep my feet together, and respond to Kedusha until they are done, or may I continue walking?
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Shvat 4 5781
Davening Outside with Gloves
I daven in an outdoor minyan due to Corona. Is it permitted to wear gloves while davening in cold temperatures?
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Tevet 2 5781
Corona Policies and Clarifications for Yom Kippur
We will review some practical issues for Yom Kippur that are likely to come up this year, in the shadow of Corona. Although local rabbis will address many of them and public policy may change, we assume our discussion will be helpful.
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Tishrei 5 5780
Women Passing through an Outdoor Minyan
We have an outdoor “Corona minyan” outside the entrance of my building. Some men stand in locations that make it impossible to enter or exit the building without entering someone’s four amot. I (a woman) avoid passing by during davening, but to take my son to his school van, I go before Shemoneh Esrei. Last week, I felt compelled to pass by during Shemoneh Esrei and return during chazarat hashatz. Was that permissible?
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Elul 1 5780