The heartbreaking loneliness of mourning during a pandemic
BY JORDANA HORN –This story originally appeared on Kveller. On Friday morning, my father-in-law died. He was a lucky man in general: He lived to 92, he got…
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Conservative movement leaders say virtual minyans are permissible during ‘crisis situation’
by Ben Harris (JTA) — The leaders of the Conservative movement’s Jewish law committee issued a crisis declaration allowing the recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish…
In a dramatic step, Israel to require 14-day quarantine for all travelers from abroad
(JTA) — Israel will require all travelers from abroad to complete a 14-day quarantine, according to the latest regulation aimed at curbing the spread of…
Due to Coronavirus Outbreak, March of the Living 2020 Postponed
Organization’s World Chair: “We remain thoroughly committed to our values and our historic role” (March 8 2020: Tel Aviv) – The organization’s leaders announced today,…
Passover in the time of coronavirus: Cancellations mount at kosher resorts
by Ben Harris NEW YORK (JTA) — For the past three years, Esther Possick has avoided the hassle of hosting Passover at her Long Island…