For those in the process of becoming Jewish, the pandemic means delayed, altered conversions
Conversion classes have gone virtual but the ceremonies haven’t for the most part.
Jewish Democratic Council of America endorses Biden
“You share the Jewish community’s commitment to the principle of tikkun olam, healing the world,” the council said.
Some governors are letting houses of worship reopen. Synagogues aren’t going for it.
“It is premature to reopen shuls at this time,” Orthodox rabbis in Dallas said in an open letter.
With services online, many synagogues are seeing greater attendance
The increased accessibility and Jews seeking solace amid the deadly coronavirus have more congregants joining prayers.
Orthodox groups now say no shared Passover seders should take place
A previous guidance said that Jews who live alone could join a local family after self-quarantining.
6 Jewish coronavirus initiatives you can support from home
From phone counseling to sewing face masks to buying kosher food for Jewish doctors and nurses, there’s no shortage of ways to help.
A Jewish day school turns its art center into a medical face shield factory
Kohelet Yeshiva High in suburban Philly is using its high-tech “fab lab” to make lifesaving supplies for doctors and nurses.
Undeterred by coronavirus, a couple plans their wedding in Israel in less than 24 hours
Couples say they are shrinking their weddings in order to go forward with celebrations at a time of great uncertainty.
Preparing for the worst-case scenario: Jewish aid groups scramble amid the coronavirus outbreak
Those who rely on Jewish social services and the organizations that serve them struggle with unique challenges posed by the spreading pandemic.
MSNBC’s Chris Matthews apologizes for comparing Bernie Sanders’ Nevada win to Nazi invasion
Critics are calling for the resignation of the “Hardball” host.