Olami Resources realizes that the Coronavirus pandemic will lead many people to have questions and searching for religious responses. The following are a short collection of links to thoughtful and insightful articles, videos and audio that explore religious responses to this subject. We will update this page as more articles and words of chizuk
With colleges cancelling classes and the US government banning gatherings above ten individuals, you should set yourself up to teach your classes online.
In light of the closing of schools and universities and moving classes online, we are sharing a collection of tutorials to learn the recommended Zoom platform
We never imagined that such a thing like this could ever happen. First and foremost, I hope you are taking the necessary precautions. V’nishmartem me’od l’nafshtechem (Devarim 4:15). We must all follow the rules of the authorities. Take care of yourselves and those who need
In light of the most challenging situation we are facing, I decided to offer a free, two-part webinar series this week on Mindset. The first webinar took place on Tuesday, March 17 and was recorded for on-demand playback. You can access the recording here. The second recording is scheduled for Thursday, March 19 at 11 AM EST. Click here to... Read more »
Schools across North America are temporarily closing (or preparing to close), due to the Coronavirus pandemic that is seemingly affecting cities by the second. We are all scrambling to find creative and relevant ways to keep students on-track and engaged as they learn from home.
In light of current events, Rabbi Asher Weiss, shlit”a presented a shiur on “Coronavirus in Halacha.” How are we supposed to act and react when there is a danger of infectious diseases and of a pandemic? What does the halacha say? How have Gedolei Yisroel ruled throughout the ages in such situations? What is our... Read more »
Today, the average person is wealthier by far than at any other time in human history. Inventions have made life easier and more convenient than ever before.
Would you rather read about the effects of clean water or watch a video that shows you its impact on the lives of real people? I know which one I’d pick. Video shows you what’s going on in real time and in vivid detail. It uses images and sound to paint a picture and catapults words into reality.
“M'she-nichnas Adar, Marbim B'simcha!” "When the month of Adar arrives, we increase our happiness!" I have always been fascinated by this statement which only appears once in the entire Talmud. Here is the actual quote (Ta’anis 29a): “Rav Yehuda, son of
