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Coronavirus
Amid the Pandemic, Jewish Day Schools Survive (And Even Thrive)
Faygie Holt, JTA
June 21, 2020
“Jewish day schools have worked incredibly hard, and as a result, we have been world leaders in providing a virtual education in this period.”
Palestinian Authority Places 2 West Bank Cities on Lockdown Over Rise in COVID-19
Marcy Oster, JTA
June 21, 2020
More than 100 Palestinians in the West Bank tested positive for the coronavirus in 24 hours.
As Zoom Fatigue Sets In, Religious Leaders and Congregants Look to Post-COVID Prayer
DOVID ZAKLIKOWSKI, JNS
June 19, 2020
Some question whether worshippers will be running to synagogue doors once they open.
NYC Playgrounds Will Open Next Week, Ending Protests by Orthodox Jews
Shira Hanau, JTA
June 19, 2020
It follows contentious lobbying from Orthodox lawmakers.
‘Let Him Drive the Kids Home’: Orthodox Lawmakers Urge Sleepaway Camps to Open Despite NY Ban
Shira Hanau, JTA
June 19, 2020
“A serious case has been made that sleepaway camps could potentially be safer than day camps.”
Jewish Men in UK Are Twice as Likely to Die From Coronavirus Than Overall Population, Study Shows
Cnaan Liphshiz, JTA
June 19, 2020
Israeli Scientists Develop Self-Disinfecting Face Mask
Marcy Oster, JTA
June 18, 2020
The mask was developed in Haifa.
Out of Work from COVID-19, Hollywood Cameraman Uses Hiatus to Feed Over 400 Seniors
Evan Henerson
June 16, 2020
Scott Browner went from shooting “The Goldbergs” to being a lifeline to self-isolating seniors.
Israeli Prof Says Anti-Parasite Drug Could Be Effective Against COVID-19
Aaron Bandler
June 15, 2020
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Samuel J. Abrams
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