The latest news from the New York Jewish Week.
The Boro Park Jewish Community Council is launching a new Home Career Initiative to help people who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. The BPJCC is introducing three new courses in response to the “tremendous need in our community.” These courses “will allow Boro Parkers to take advantage of their time at home,” the […]
While President Trump wants synagogues and other houses of worship to open their doors, many Jewish leaders say his pressure won’t affect their timelines, JTA reports. The president last week told governors that he would override them to allow houses of worship to reopen despite orders meant to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Jewish […]
The ban on non-Israelis entering Israel in order to stop the spread of Covid-19 has been extended at least two weeks into mid-June, JTA reports. The Israel Airports Authority notified airlines on Wednesday that non-citizens would be barred until at least June 15. In addition, Israelis returning from abroad will still be required to self-isolate […]