Businesses ‘decimated’ by plunge in patronage
Several Jewish-owned businesses talk of sales down dramatically, employees laid off, no money coming in, bills still to be paid and a future outlook that is cloudy at best.
A humanistic, yet traditional, haggadah
Barbara Silverstein speaks with Paul and Brenda Hoffert, who have created a new family haggadah that is humanistic, but still retains the traditional Hebrew songs and prayers.
Some Orthodox rabbis in Israel approve use of video conference for seder
Some Orthodox rabbis in Israel have approved the use of a video conference program such as Zoom to bring families together for a Passover seder.
From Yoni’s Desk: Bet on the human spirit’s will to endure
CJN editor Yoni Goldstein reflects on putting together the paper with part of the staff working remotely.
London rabbinical court allowing some products not kosher for Passover due to coronavirus
The London Beth Din, or religious court, has created a list of permissible products not made under special supervision for Passover due to difficulties caused by the coronavirus crisis.
Satisfying (vegetarian) seder dishes
If you’re having vegetarians over during Passover, here are some delicious kosher recipes that’ll satisfy their appetites.
Some innovative dishes for the Pesach seder
Courtesy of Amy Stopnicki and Barbara Silverstein, here are some yummy Passover recipes for chicken salad, brisket, and biscotti.
Kavod for COVID
Alex Rose looks at how the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto have helped the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, Toronto with their annual Passover food drive, and the emergence of a new Facebook group that has helped the Toronto Jewish community.
Managing Passover and shivahs through COVID-19
With social distancing becoming a reality in our everyday lives and Passover being around the corner, I have no idea if I should host the seder as usual this year. I’m afraid for my parents to be with so many people in close quarters. I’m afraid to have my in-laws, who have just come back from Florida. I’m afraid of this whole thing. If I don’t host, what will everyone do for Pesach?
Hoarding, not supply, causing kosher shortages
It’s three weeks before Passover and due to the coronavirus pandemic, people seem to be hoarding supplies. Here’s a rundown of how kosher grocers are being affected.
