Israel closes most schools and universities due to coronavirus
Most of Israel’s schools and universities will close due to the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced yesterday.
Auschwitz Memorial closes to visitors over coronavirus fears
The Auschwitz Memorial and the site of the former Nazi concentration camp are closed to visitors due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Jewish responses to the coronavirus
As the coronavirus spreads, Jewish leaders suggest this is also a time for traditional values like chesed v’rachamim – kindness and compassion – to shine through.
[Updated] Montreal federation takes precautions against the coronavirus
Montreal’s Federation CJA announced that it is implementing a “three-week rule” regarding the scheduling of community programming.
Two Canadian Jewish lawmakers no longer in self-isolation
Two Canadian Jewish lawmakers who were under self-isolation for COVID-19, MP Michael Levitt of Toronto’s York Centre riding and MP Anthony Housefather of Mount Royal riding, have progressed to self-monitoring for the virus.
School competition goes virtual due to coronavirus
An international Moot Beit Din competition eagerly anticipated by two Montreal Jewish high schools, that was to have taken place in New Jersey this month, will be conducted by video conference as a precaution against COVID-19.
29 coronavirus cases confirmed at one New York Jewish school
Administrators at the SAR Academy say they know of 29 confirmed cases of coronavirus at the New York City Jewish day school, including faculty, students and staff.
Three Canadian Jewish lawmakers in self-isolation after potential exposure to coronavirus
MPs Michael Levitt, Anthony Housefather and Toronto Coun. Josh Matlow are in self-isolation as a precaution because they may have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Beth Sholom leader diagnosed with the coronavirus
A lay leader at Toronto’s Beth Sholom Synagogue has tested positive for the new coronavirus (COVID-19).
