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All the latest on COVID-19 from across the Jewish world.

Israel immigration group Nefesh B’Nefesh reports highest number of applications since its founding

In the first half of June, over 900 aliyah applications have been submitted to the group, compared to 399 in June 2019.

By Marcy Oster June 24, 2020 11:44 am

Department of Justice letter argues that Bill de Blasio is being unfairly strict with social distancing for Orthodox Jews

The recent protests in New York City demonstrated that the city’s government “appears to favor certain secular gatherings and disfavor religious gatherings,” according to the DOJ letter.

June 23, 2020 5:44 pm

Orthodox Jews take their protest, this time over fireworks, to NYC mayor’s home

The protest was the latest episode in an ongoing confrontation between the city’s Orthodox Jewish communities and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

June 23, 2020 9:58 am

After 3 months and 5 days, the synagogue at Chabad headquarters reopens to unmasked crowds

By Shira Hanau June 22, 2020 8:14 pm

Watch: A homemade music video from ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ team

By Gabe Friedman June 22, 2020 3:24 pm

Israeli government research institute says tests of its COVID-19 vaccine have worked on hamsters

By Marcy Oster June 22, 2020 10:51 am

Palestinian Authority places 2 West Bank cities on lockdown over rise in coronavirus cases

By Marcy Oster June 21, 2020 1:39 pm

Rabbi Avrohom Pinter, right, speaking with other community leaders in London, the United Kigdom on June 5, 2017. (Richard Baker/In Pictures via Getty Images Images)

Jewish men in UK are twice as likely to die from coronavirus than overall population, study shows

By Cnaan Liphshiz June 19, 2020 11:45 am

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra to perform free online concert

By Marcy Oster June 19, 2020 10:09 am

Nearly 200 Israelis are heading home after being stranded in Central America due to the coronavirus

By Marcy Oster June 18, 2020 5:35 pm

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Israel immigration group Nefesh B’Nefesh reports highest number of applications since its founding

Department of Justice letter argues that Bill de Blasio is being unfairly strict with social distancing for Orthodox Jews

Orthodox Jews take their protest, this time over fireworks, to NYC mayor’s home

After 3 months and 5 days, the synagogue at Chabad headquarters reopens to unmasked crowds

Watch: A homemade music video from ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ team

Israeli government research institute says tests of its COVID-19 vaccine have worked on hamsters

Palestinian Authority places 2 West Bank cities on lockdown over rise in coronavirus cases

Jewish men in UK are twice as likely to die from coronavirus than overall population, study shows

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra to perform free online concert

Nearly 200 Israelis are heading home after being stranded in Central America due to the coronavirus

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