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Immigration to Israel could spike due to the coronavirus pandemic, leading groups say

Israel usually absorbs 30,000 immigrants a year. For multiple reasons, the Jewish Agency is expecting some 250,000 new immigrants over the next three to five years.

By Marcy Oster July 8, 2020 2:47 pm

Brazil’s president has COVID-19 and the country is a coronavirus hot spot. Here’s how Rio Jews are adapting to the pandemic.

Many institutions are flourishing online, but more Brazilians than ever could look to immigrate to Israel if the situation worsens.

July 7, 2020 4:39 pm

New York Jewish Week is putting print edition on hiatus

The move by the nearly 150-year-old weekly is due in part to the financial effects of the coronavirus crisis.

July 7, 2020 2:05 pm

Israel thought it had crushed COVID-19. Then cases surged — and restrictions were reinstated.

By Sam Sokol July 6, 2020 5:54 pm

After World War II, there were 100 Jews left in Frankfurt, Germany. Today the community has a potent voice.

By Joe Baur July 6, 2020 5:15 pm

With a nod to Carl Reiner, ‘My Favorite Year’ recalls the infancy of TV sketch comedy

By Marc Brodsky July 3, 2020 10:00 am

Could this Mediterranean takeout brand named for an Arabic Israeli TV show be the restaurant of the future?

By Gabe Friedman July 2, 2020 5:46 pm

New Hampshire lawmakers send bill requiring Holocaust education to governor

By Penny Schwartz July 2, 2020 5:22 pm

Meet the Black Modern Orthodox woman selling empowering Jewish apparel

By Maddy Albert July 1, 2020 11:14 am

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Next up for ‘Saturday Night Seder’: Raising money for Jews for Racial and Economic Justice

By Gabe Friedman June 30, 2020 6:17 pm

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Immigration to Israel could spike due to the coronavirus pandemic, leading groups say

Brazil’s president has COVID-19 and the country is a coronavirus hot spot. Here’s how Rio Jews are adapting to the pandemic.

New York Jewish Week is putting print edition on hiatus

Israel thought it had crushed COVID-19. Then cases surged — and restrictions were reinstated.

After World War II, there were 100 Jews left in Frankfurt, Germany. Today the community has a potent voice.

With a nod to Carl Reiner, ‘My Favorite Year’ recalls the infancy of TV sketch comedy

Could this Mediterranean takeout brand named for an Arabic Israeli TV show be the restaurant of the future?

New Hampshire lawmakers send bill requiring Holocaust education to governor

Meet the Black Modern Orthodox woman selling empowering Jewish apparel

Next up for ‘Saturday Night Seder’: Raising money for Jews for Racial and Economic Justice

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