Coronavirus

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

Taking the Israeli Cabinet photo becomes a puzzle with social distancing rules

The traditional photo generally has the new Cabinet sitting and standing around the prime minister in close quarters.

By Marcy Oster May 18, 2020 12:58 pm

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Jewish crowdfunding sites meet their moment, raising millions of dollars for coronavirus victims

Dozens of campaigns have managed to raise six-figure sums for the families of coronavirus victims, often in days.

May 18, 2020 11:05 am

Limited religious services may be allowed by Shavuot, NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo says

Religious services have been barred since mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

May 17, 2020 10:08 pm

Alaska lawmaker apologizes ‘for any offense taken’ after likening pandemic regulations to Nazi rules

By Marcy Oster May 17, 2020 5:31 pm

Israelis crowd beaches during heat wave despite coronavirus restrictions

By Marcy Oster May 17, 2020 4:20 pm

‘Rogue’ minyans and divided ranks: Orthodox rabbis are increasingly split over safety of communal prayer

By Shira Hanau May 15, 2020 12:17 pm

Novelty socks, HD cameras, an online film fest: How Toronto Jews are keeping traditions going during the pandemic

By Ilana Belfer May 15, 2020 11:52 am

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Conservative movement allows livestreaming on Shabbat and holidays during pandemic

By Josefin Dolsten May 14, 2020 8:22 pm

Kids play baseball at Camp Ramah in California. The camp will face a significan shortfall if it needs to refund all of its tuition this year. (Courtesy of Ramah in California)

Ramah camps anticipate a total budget shortfall of $27 million this year, but don’t expect to fold

By Ben Sales May 14, 2020 5:18 pm

Their own lockdown: How Swedish Jews are dealing with the country’s lax coronavirus policy

By Josefin Dolsten May 14, 2020 5:16 pm

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