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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

American Jews vote for a voice in Israel

Many American Jews are concerned about what is happening in Israel, the state of relations between Israel and American Jewry and about funding for programs that they support in Israel. Rather than just stand by as Israelis vote for the third time in a year, Americans can also vote to express their opinions. The elections to the World Zionist Congress are the opportunity for Americans to ensure that their views are expressed. more

Jewish Rhode Island Staff | 1/21/20

9 inspiring Jews who died in 2019

(JTA) – The end of each year offers the opportunity to remember the Jewish figures we lost over the past 12 months who left outsized impressions on our world. This year, … more

JTA STAFF | 1/8/20

Netflix airs series on prosecutor Alberto Nisman

(JTA) – Netflix has aired a new documentary series about the death of Alberto Nisman, a Jewish prosecutor in Argentina who was assassinated in 2015 ahead of his testimony about Iranian … more

1/8/20

Marilyn and Stephen Kaplan at the Jerusalem rally.

Hundreds gather in Jerusalem for solidarity rally with New York’s march against anti-Semitism.

JERUSALEM (JTA) – Hundreds gathered in Jerusalem for a solidarity rally with a march against anti-Semitism in New York. The rally on Jan. 5 was organized by The Jewish Agency … more

MARCY OSTER | 1/8/20

Record 2.32 million people visited Auschwitz in 2019

(JTA) – A record 2.32 million people from around the word visited the sites of the former Nazi camps Auschwitz and Birkenau in 2019. The total is about 170,000 more than in 2018, which also … more

MARCY OSTER | 1/8/20