‘Significant concern’ about COVID-19 rise in largely Orthodox neighborhoods in NYC
Six heavily Orthodox neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens are currently contributing 20% of all new COVID-19 cases in New York City.
Day schools open with safety precautions, plans for closures
“No one knows what tomorrow’s going to bring,” one day school administrator said. “But we are very grateful to be open in person now.”
COVID spikes in NYC Orthodox neighborhoods, large weddings eyed as culprit
“You can see why this is a conglomeration of events that’s really troubling to the health department,” said one Brooklyn doctor.The post [C…
6 months into pandemic, Jews prepare for a High Holiday season of rupture and resilience
Out: long sermons, packed sanctuaries, choirs. In: masked shofars, special deliveries, anxiety about the future.
Cuomo vows to take action on Brooklyn Jewish weddings if de Blasio doesn’t
Several wedding halls in Borough Park continue to host large Orthodox weddings, despite the bans on gatherings of more than 50 people.
Brooklyn Jewish officials warn of new COVID cases amid rising fear of a second wave
Hatzoloh of Rockland County, which serves a number of large Orthodox communities near New York City, said it had responded to more calls lately.
Brandeis targeted by bomb threat
An all-clear message went out over the campus alert system nearly three hours after the threat on Thursday morning.
New COVID-19 cases in Orthodox communities stoke fears
Left unchecked, the increasing number have the potential to turn next month’s gatherings in schools and synagogues into superspreader events.
“Do you pledge not to travel to Israel:” Democratic Socialists asks NYC council candidates
The questionnaire also asks New York City Council candidates if they support the BDS movement.
Non-Jewish N.Y. assemblywoman targeted in anti-Semitic attack
“We will stand together, speak up and remain vigilant against this violence and anti-Semitism,” Rebecca Seawright said.