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Rabbi Reiss joins in opposing the proposed Israeli conversion reforms  

Rabbi Reiss joins in opposing the proposed Israeli conversion reforms   Over 100 Rabbis sign against the conversion outline. See link below. https://www.now14.co.il/פרסום-ראשון-מעל-מאה-רבנים-נגד-מתווה-הגי/


JUF Sympathy Note – Harav Gedalia Dov Schwartz ZT”L

JUF Sympathy Note – Rav Schwartz 2020


cRc Shemittah Newsletter #4

Shgemittah Newsletter #4 This issue includes: Melachos D’oraisah by Rabbi Dovid Cohen Rav Ovadia Yosef’s Heter Mechira Esponsum: Part 1 by Rabbi Daniel Raccah cRc Shemitta Newsletter vol 4 for web


Winter Mincha at the cRc – 1pm – Masks Required

We will host Mincha during the winter at 1:00 pm (Mondays through Thursdays) beginning Monday, November 8, at the cRc offices, 2701 West Howard Street. 773.250.5499. Masks required.


Protected: Tribute to Harav Gedalia Dov Schwartz ZT”L

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Remembering a Regal Rabbi

Second article in Tradition Magazine by Rabbi Reiss remembering Rabbi Dr. Moshe D. Tendler zt”l, https://traditiononline.org/remembering-a-regal-rabbi/  


In Memory of Rav Gedalia Dov Schwartz

This post is dedicated in loving memory of Rav Gedlaia Dov Schwartz ZT”L  


cRc ZOOM Program – The Role & Relevance of the Contemporary Beth Din: During Both Normal and Challenging Times

cRc ZOOM Program – The Role & Relevance of the Contemporary Beth Din: During Both Normal and Challenging Times Thursday, February 11, 2021 Upcoming community ZOOM-program regarding the Beth Din The Role & Relevance of the Contemporary Beth Din: During Both Normal and Challenging Times With Rabbi Yona Reiss, Av Beth Din, and Mr. Stephen…


cRc on Schach – Elul 5779 / 2018

Prior to last year, the cRc had recommended certain readily available fencing material (commonly sold in Home Depot) to be used for schach and provided detailed instructions on how to place them on the sukkah. However, based on feedback from consumers on the sturdiness of those materials and how they were being used, we have…


cRc Statement Regarding Hadassim 5779 / 2018

B”H Elul, 5779 To the Greater Chicago Jewish Community , שיחיו Hadassim are an integral part of the Arba Minim. Among the Torah requirements for Hadassim is that they be “Meshulash,” that the leaves grow in sets of three leaves in line with each other, for the length of the Hadas, i.e. 3 Tefachim (approximately…