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Dominic Raab, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs arrives for the daily Coronavirus briefing at No.10 Downing Street on April 07, 2020 in London, England.

Dominic Raab, whose father was a Jewish refugee, is Britain’s acting prime minister with Boris Johnson hospitalized

(JTA) — The United Kingdom last had a Jewish prime minister in 1880, the final year of Benjamin Disraeli‘s service.Now, with the coronavirus sending Boris Johnson to the hospital, the … more

Cnaan Liphshiz | 4/7/20

Setting the stage for Passover with matzah, at the Wood River Jewish Community's Hebrew school.

Sun Valley, Idaho, a celebrity destination, is a coronavirus hot spot. Here’s how the local Jewish community is coping.

(JTA) — Even before the arrival of the coronavirus upended Passover plans across the world, the Wood River Jewish Community’s Seder was going to be different this year.For the first time, … more

Penny Schwartz | 4/7/20

Gov. Andrew Cuomo tells New York’s Orthodox Jews to abstain from large religious gatherings

(JTA) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on the Orthodox Jewish community to refrain from holding large religious gatherings, saying on Tuesday that the New York Police Department will … more

Marcy Oster | 4/7/20

As Germany’s number of coronavirus cases grows, so do levels of anti-Semitism

(JTA) — Germany has seen an increase of anti-Semitism along with the rise in coronavirus cases, the country’s anti-Semitism commissioner said.“There are direct links between the … more

Marcy Oster | 4/7/20

Russian-Jewish businessman donates 3,000 meals daily to senior citizens under lockdown

(JTA) — Viktor Vekselberg, a Russian-Jewish businessman, is providing 3,000 free meals a day to Russians older than 65 in lockdown over the coronavirus.Vekselberg’s free meals project, … more

Cnaan Liphshiz | 4/7/20

6 major Orthodox groups issue collective call for observance of social distancing rules

(JTA) — In a powerful joint statement, the leaders of six major American Orthodox Jewish organizations called on their members to follow social distancing rules, including limits on daily group … more

Marcy Oster | 3/23/20

Iconic open-air markets in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv closed because of coronavirus

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Popular open-air markets in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv reportedly were closed by police after the Israeli government decided to tighten the country’s coronavirus … more

Marcy Oster | 3/23/20

Coronavirus puts immigration of some 250 Ethiopian Jews to Israel on hold

JERUSALEM (JTA) — The immigration of some 250 Ethiopian Jews to Israel has been placed on hold because of the coronavirus. The first 50 immigrants had been scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, … more

MARCY OSTER | 3/19/20

Adam Perry standing in his living room in London, the United Kingdom on Dec. 11, 2020.

Jews in the United Kingdom prepare for distancing as Britain adapts to coronavirus

(JTA) — As the coronavirus forced the shutdown of many synagogues in the United States and beyond last Shabbat, many British Jews celebrated the day of rest as usual.At the time, their … more

Cnaan Liphshiz | 3/19/20

British chief rabbi orders synagogues closed over coronavirus

(JTA) – British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis ordered the closure of all synagogues affiliated with United Synagogue, the largest network of Orthodox synagogues in the country. more

MARCY OSTER | 3/18/20

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PASSOVER AND COVID-19

PROVIDENCE, April 7, 2020 — Why is this Passover different from all other Passovers? It is easy to know the answer to that question, but we must acknowledge that it is also very hard. This year, especially for families and friends who love to gather in large groups for their Seders, the COVID-19 crisis brings disappointment. This year, we must celebrate the festival only with our household members as part of our effort to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. We can derive strength and comfort knowing that we are helping to save lives in this way, but there is no denying that this is not the Passover we had hoped for.

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