Coronavirus

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

Jewish United Fund in Chicago launches $26 million coronavirus initiative

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Jewish federation is releasing $7.3 million in grants for area organizations, plus an additional $2.5 million to help in Israel.

By Marcy Oster May 5, 2020 1:28 pm

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Western Wall reopens to worshippers after coronavirus restrictions relaxed

Up to 300 worshippers who are appropriately socially distanced will be allowed to be in the Western Wall plaza at one time, contingent on them wearing masks.

May 5, 2020 8:47 am

Pennsylvania lawmaker compares governor’s handling of coronavirus information to Nazi Germany

Republican State Rep. Cris Dush later apologized on the floor of the State House of Representatives.

May 5, 2020 8:43 am

Israel eases coronavirus rules: It’s back to the malls and visits with the grandkids (but no hugs)

By Marcy Oster May 4, 2020 3:34 pm

Post-Pandemic Jewish Future Ideas

Visions for the post-pandemic Jewish world: Imagining a better future

By Laura E. Adkins May 4, 2020 3:31 pm

Post-Pandemic Jewish Future Ideas

We’re all Jewish homeschoolers now. That’s one shift that should stick around.

By Bethany Mandel May 4, 2020 3:24 pm

Post-Pandemic Jewish Future Ideas

Frontline workers are heroes. We can show our appreciation as we repair our world.

By Randi Weingarten May 4, 2020 3:23 pm

Pride Parade in Tel Aviv and 3 other Israeli cities postponed due to the coronavirus

By Marcy Oster May 4, 2020 10:36 am

Iran calls off Quds Day anti-Israel rallies due to the coronavirus

By Marcy Oster May 4, 2020 10:30 am

Young Jews are falling in love during the pandemic — without having met in person

By Josefin Dolsten May 4, 2020 9:00 am

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