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Cuomo says threat that virus will overwhelm New York hospital system averted

Cuomo says threat that virus will overwhelm New York hospital system averted

New York governor orders people to wear face masks in public, sending 150 ventilators to Michigan and Maryland; State develops own antibody test   New… Read More ›

Forbes Study Ranks Israel As Safest Country Regarding Coronavirus Pandemic

Forbes Study Ranks Israel As Safest Country Regarding Coronavirus Pandemic

  NEW YORK — A new Forbes study published Monday ranked Israel as the safest country in the world with regard to dealing with the… Read More ›

Under India’s caste system Dalits are considered untouchable. The coronavirus is intensifying that slur

Under India’s caste system Dalits are considered untouchable. The coronavirus is intensifying that slur

Mumbai, India – Polamma carefully descends the 250 steps from the hilltop slum where she lives in southern India to walk one kilometer to the… Read More ›

Trump to halt World Health Organization funding over coronavirus response

Trump to halt World Health Organization funding over coronavirus response

“With the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have deep concerns whether America’s generosity has been put to the best use possible,” Trump said.  … Read More ›

A gift for Passover: The tenth plague told from the perspective of an Egyptian child

A gift for Passover: The tenth plague told from the perspective of an Egyptian child

In time for the Jewish holiday, world-renowned Israeli author Etgar Keret has written a new iteration of the Plague of the Firstborn, which helped liberate… Read More ›

New York death toll soars past 10,000 after officials add ‘probable’ fatalities

New York death toll soars past 10,000 after officials add ‘probable’ fatalities

Authorities say 3,778 died of virus without being tested as outbreak in state appears to plateau; Cuomo clashes with Trump after president claims ‘total’ authority… Read More ›

Borrowing Shiva Chairs:  WHY RISK IT?

Borrowing Shiva Chairs: WHY RISK IT?

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com Unfortunately, there will be a very large number of families that will be sitting shiva right after Yom Tov. … Read More ›

Apple just released a tool that shows how well people in your area are staying home. Take a look.

Apple just released a tool that shows how well people in your area are staying home. Take a look.

Apple just released a new tool to show how effectively people are socially distancing across the globe. The tool gathers location data from Apple Maps… Read More ›

‘Israel has lost about 10,000 COVID-19 tests’ – senior health official

‘Israel has lost about 10,000 COVID-19 tests’ – senior health official

The official elaborated that the reason so many tests had been lost or delayed along the way is the large amount of bureaucracy involved in… Read More ›

Israel needs a proper exit for coronavirus crisis

Israel needs a proper exit for coronavirus crisis

Opinion: Increasingly detailed reports of a plan for post-virus life are giving the false impression that the crisis is behind us; decision-makers must set a… Read More ›

Rivlin gives PM, Gantz 48 more hours to seal deal as sides cite ‘major progress’

Rivlin gives PM, Gantz 48 more hours to seal deal as sides cite ‘major progress’

Blue and White chief’s mandate extended to Wednesday midnight after Netanyahu joins request; teams reconvening Tuesday morning; Yamina sources say party set to bolt right-wing… Read More ›

Lawmaker: Trump Officials Want Delay In Census Due To Virus

Lawmaker: Trump Officials Want Delay In Census Due To Virus

  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Trump administration wants to delay deadlines for the 2020 census because of the coronavirus outbreak, a move that if… Read More ›

Trump lashes out in grievance-filled briefing claiming ‘total’ authority as president

Trump lashes out in grievance-filled briefing claiming ‘total’ authority as president

President Donald Trump lashed out at criticism of his handling of the coronavirus crisis during a grievance-fueled appearance from the White House that featured a… Read More ›

Coronvirus update: 11,145 patients – 183 in serious condition

Coronvirus update: 11,145 patients – 183 in serious condition

While some people have died – 105 at press time – and there are now 11,145 people with the virus, including 183 in serious condition.… Read More ›

Coronavirus crisis offers Israel rare opportunity for Hamas deal

Coronavirus crisis offers Israel rare opportunity for Hamas deal

Analysis: Despite its best efforts, the terror group ruling Gaza has difficulty hiding its desire to carry out prisoner exchange, now the global pandemic provides… Read More ›

Former Sephardic chief rabbi Bakshi-Doron succumbs to coronavirus, aged 79

Former Sephardic chief rabbi Bakshi-Doron succumbs to coronavirus, aged 79

Rabbi dies 5 days after admission to Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek and testing positive for COVID-19; Deri mourns loss of ‘giant of a scholar, a guide… Read More ›

10 People Attended ‘Birkat Kohanim’ Prayer Service That Usually Draws Tens Of Thousands. Even That Was A Crowd.

10 People Attended ‘Birkat Kohanim’ Prayer Service That Usually Draws Tens Of Thousands. Even That Was A Crowd.

  JERUSALEM (JTA) – A prayer service that typically packs the Western Wall plaza during Passover on Sunday took place with just over 10 men… Read More ›

Fauci says the government is considering giving out COVID-19 ‘immunity cards’ as part of push to reopen the economy

Fauci says the government is considering giving out COVID-19 ‘immunity cards’ as part of push to reopen the economy

  The federal government is weighing giving out certificates to people who have recovered from coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday. The immunity cards could… Read More ›

Coronavirus: Jerusalem’s restricted zones announced, take effect Sunday

Coronavirus: Jerusalem’s restricted zones announced, take effect Sunday

There are four districts specified by the committee, which include mostly haredi (ultra-Orthodox) communities.   The special ministerial committee on coronavirus has approved creating “restricted… Read More ›

Israel’s young generation will foot the coronavirus bill

Israel’s young generation will foot the coronavirus bill

Opinion: While the new finance minister will start their term clutching an open checkbook, it is our children who will end up paying for loans… Read More ›