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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are that of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the Union for Traditional Judaism, unless otherwise indicated.

ARTICLE

The Jps Torah Commentary: Deuteronomy – A Review Essay

by Rabbi Robert Pilavin
July 22, 2020

Categories: Articles, Modern Judaism, Torah/Talmud
RESPONSA

Relying on a Problematic ‘Eruv

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
July 21, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah, Shabbat
ARTICLE

For Coronavirus Shortened Minyanim, Daven Through Yishtabach At Home

by Rabbi Noah Gradofsky
June 24, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah
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Coronavirus: Halachic Concepts of Danger, Financial Loss, and Judgment

by Rabbi Seth D. Gordon
May 27, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah
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by Rabbi David Novak and Rabbi Marianne Novak
May 21, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah, UTJ Events, Women's Forum
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To Protect Life During a Plague, Build Yourself a Fence

by Rabbi Noah Gradofsky and Mitch Morrison
May 11, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah
RESPONSA

Would Halakhah Require Airlines Provide Refunds for Flights Cancelled Due to COVID-19?

by Rabbi David Novak
May 10, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah
Mask RESPONSA

Yes, You May Wear a Mask on Shabbat, Regardless of Eruv

by Rabbi Noah Gradofsky
April 27, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Modern Judaism, Shabbat
DIVREI TORAH

Metzorah: A Symptom of Betrayal

by Rabbi Jeffrey Miller
April 23, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus
RESPONSA

Informing the Civil Authorities of Coronavirus Lockdown Non-Compliance

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
April 21, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah, Modern Judaism
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by Rabbi Gerald Sussman
April 5, 2020

Categories: Coronavirus, Holidays, Holidays, Modern Judaism, Shabbat

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