Coronavirus

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

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.

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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.

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.

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Thanksgiving was established during an American crisis. Then and now, Judaism teaches us to be grateful.

Health

‘Who’s not going to go?’: NY Hasidic Jews continue to hold large weddings despite COVID rules

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Gearing up for Thanksgiving alone? Here’s a rabbi’s advice from a season of pandemic Jewish holidays.

Culture

For Jewish schools, Thanksgiving presents a new test of COVID rules and parent trust

Global

Prominent rabbis pray for Ukrainian President Zelensky, who is recovering from COVID-19

Global

Quebec to allow gatherings during Christmas, but not Hanukkah, frustrating province’s Jews

United States

Report: Satmar Orthodox Jews hid massive wedding from public view

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