Covid-19

Jewish groups slam Argentine president for repeatedly comparing number of COVID-19 deaths to the Holocaust

“We know that the pandemic has killed between one and two Holocausts,” President Alberto Fernández said for the second time in two months.

By Jackie Hajdenberg August 25, 2022 3:04 pm

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In Asia’s ‘zero COVID’ countries, Jews try to stay optimistic as they enter a third pandemic year — and a new wave

The virus is spreading with a vengeance that has made March 2022 look like March 2020 in parts of Asia.

March 17, 2022 12:32 pm

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Want to honor the pain and compassion we’ve felt during the pandemic? There’s a Torah portion for that.

Moses dons a mask in Parashat Ki Tisa. Two religious leaders propose a new ritual tied to that act of humility.

February 18, 2022 11:46 am

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5 Orthodox New Yorkers sign on to a lawsuit challenging the city’s COVID-19 vaccine requirements

By Julia Gergely February 9, 2022 5:39 pm

Austrian artist under fire after posting star of David made of syringes

By Cnaan Liphshiz January 21, 2022 8:21 am

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Synagogues face tough COVID questions (again) as Omicron surges

By Ben Sales January 13, 2022 3:24 pm

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I am a rabbi in a hospital ICU. This is what the COVID surge looks like to our exhausted staff.

By Rabbi Mike Harvey January 12, 2022 4:41 pm

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Jewish studies scholars gather under the shadow of Omicron, heartening many and rankling others

By Rachel Kohn December 20, 2021 6:02 pm

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Judge forces Dutch lawmaker to remove tweets likening Holocaust to COVID-19 measures

By Cnaan Liphshiz December 16, 2021 4:17 pm

Rabbis were going to gather in Munich to dream up post-pandemic Jewish life. Then another COVID wave hit.

By Cnaan Liphshiz November 24, 2021 11:58 am

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