Safety first, COVID later at rallies, Toronto police say
“Officers must use their training and experience to manage the crowds without further raising tensions.”
Poet lifts the spirits of her pandemic weary followers
Harriet Wolman’s latest writing gig is not the most lucrative she has ever had, but it’s probably the most popular.
Toronto yeshiva takes province and city to court over lockdown
Internet learning is not an option for Orthodox students, school argues.
Musician beats the pandemic blues with video series on ‘Purpose and Gratitude’
Lenka Lichtenberg is exploring new avenues during COVID.
New order shutters Orthodox day schools
“There is no intention to stay open in breach of the order.”
How Jewish agencies are helping to bridge the digital divide
By handing out digital devices with internet access, they’re helping the isolated stay connected.
City reports Jewish facilities for alleged COVID infractions
A Toronto city councillor has reported four Orthodox Jewish institutions in his ward to Toronto Public Health (TPH) for alleged violations of COVID restrictions, following complaints from constituents.
Kosher restaurants, caterers suffering financially during COVID
The lockdowns, restaurant capacity limits and other restrictions have taken a significant financial toll on restaurants and caterers, including kosher businesses.
UJA Suspends Partnership With School Over COVID Breach; Rabbis Pen Letter on Adherence
UJA Federation of Greater Toronto has suspended its partnership with a local Jewish day school for continuing to operate in-person classes in violation of COVID restrictions.
Jewish Summer Camps: Ready to Go, Waiting for Directions
Summer camp directors who have spent the past year planning how to re-open overnight camps safely, after having been shut down last summer in the midst of the pandemic, say they’re ready to go, but are still waiting for approval from provincial governments. The Ontario Camps Association, which represents 450 camps in the province, began […]
