Netanyahu says he wants to be first Israeli vaccinated against COVID-19 The prime minister, 71, said he wanted to show skeptical Israelis that the vaccines are safe. By Philissa Cramer December 9, 2020 3:34 am
In an echo of the spring, large crowds gather for Hasidic rabbi’s funeral in Brooklyn Earlier in the pandemic, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called out “the Jewish community” after another Hasidic funeral drew crowds. December 7, 2020 6:56 pm
Across Texas, the show of outdoor Hanukkah festivities must go on The pandemic has changed the logistics this year, but it hasn’t dampened enthusiasm for the tradition in a state of far-flung communities. December 2, 2020 2:28 pm
Ideas Thanksgiving was established during an American crisis. Then and now, Judaism teaches us to be grateful. By Rabbi Moshe Hauer November 25, 2020 11:43 am
‘Who’s not going to go?’: NY Hasidic Jews continue to hold large weddings despite COVID rules By Shira Hanau November 24, 2020 4:38 pm
Ideas Gearing up for Thanksgiving alone? Here’s a rabbi’s advice from a season of pandemic Jewish holidays. By Rabbi Jeremy Markiz November 23, 2020 5:05 pm
For Jewish schools, Thanksgiving presents a new test of COVID rules and parent trust By Shira Hanau November 23, 2020 11:51 am
Prominent rabbis pray for Ukrainian President Zelensky, who is recovering from COVID-19 By Cnaan Liphshiz November 23, 2020 10:12 am
Quebec to allow gatherings during Christmas, but not Hanukkah, frustrating province’s Jews By Philissa Cramer November 22, 2020 1:19 pm
Report: Satmar Orthodox Jews hid massive wedding from public view By Philissa Cramer November 22, 2020 1:12 pm