Businesses helping out in fight against COVID-19
The Markham, Ont.-based dental supply company called Dental Brands, which recently donated 90,000 face masks in Ontario, is a Jewish-run organization.
Federation CJA responds to the COVID-19 crisis
Federation CJA has immediately leapt into action in collaboration with their agencies and community partners to ensure that needs continue to be met during the coronavirus pandemic.
Israeli Health Minister Yaakov Litzman tests positive for coronavirus
The announcement that Israel’s Health Minister Yaakov Litzman and his wife tested positive for the coronavirus came late last night.
Diamond: What can we learn about ourselves from COVID-19?
COVID-19 is one of those nasty life events that we don’t expect (but probably should) and which teaches us so much.
UJA-Federation of New York providing more than $34 million in assistance due to pandemic
The UJA-Federation of New York has made available more than $34 million in grants and loans to assist vulnerable New Yorkers most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, including organizations providing food relief and social service agencies.
Update: New protocols for funerals
Toronto Hebrew Memorial Parks, which operates the two largest cemeteries in the Greater Toronto Area, has instituted new protocols related to the COVID-19 virus.
The COVID-19 infodemic: Spotting “fake news”
What is the “COVID-19 Infodemic” and how do you avoid it? Dr. Deborah Mechanic is here with some timely answers for you.
Israelis could face random coronavirus tests at supermarkets
Israel’s Health Ministry and the Weizmann Institute of Science will conduct random sample coronavirus tests in supermarkets to determine where the virus is spreading.
Larry David wants ‘the idiots out there’ to stay home
Comedian Larry David called on “the idiots out there” to stay home and watch TV in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
From Yoni’s Desk: Time to start planning for the future
Amid the gloom of the last few weeks, it has been inspiring to read CJN reports about the many Jewish groups and individuals stepping up to the plate, delivering groceries to those who can’t pick them up themselves, teaching kids via Zoom, lending support on social media – while they try to sort out their own lives at the same time.
