THE SOLOMON B.
FREEHOF INSTITUTE
OF PROGRESSIVE HALAKHAH
- We are a research center devoted to studying, teaching, and exploring the progressive character of the halakhah in accordance with the principles of liberal Judaism.
- We seek to apply the insights of progressive halakhah to the ritual, social, political, and ethical issues of our time.
- We sponsor symposia and scholarly publications that facilitate a broad range of discussion, open new vistas, and enable readers to appreciate the dynamic nature of the Jewish legal tradition.
The Pandemic and the Halakhah
The Freehof Institute responds to challenges posed by COVID-19
Jumping the Vaccine Line: Is It Ethical? [PDF]
Mandatory Immunization for COVID-19: A Conversation [PDF]
Thinking and Paskening About Vaccine Mandates [PDF]
Coronavirus, the Halakhah, and the Counsel of Experts [PDF]
COVID-19 as Sha`at Hadaḥak [PDF]
Priorities in the Saving of Life [PDF]
Immunization Priorities [PDF]
Is It Ethical to Accept the COVID-19 Booster Shot? [PDF]
A Wedding via Zoom? [PDF]
Safek Sakanah: On Endangering Oneself to Save the Lives of Others [PDF]
The Shofar via Zoom? [PDF]
The High Holidays: Live or Recorded? [Video] [Audio] [Sources]