Jewish federation announces nearly $9 million in third round of corona-relief grants
The UJA-Federation of New York announced on Wednesday nearly $9 million in new COVID-19 relief grants to support struggling Jewish families, frontline workers and others in the New York region.
This is the federation’s third...
Alone, COVID-19 victims hear final prayers online
Chest rising and falling, machines beeping, the hospital room is eerily calm. Nurses flitter in and out, staying just as long as they need to before turning their attention to the next patient. They...
טויזנטער פֿרומע ייִדן שענקען פּלאַזמע צו העלפֿן די קאָראָנאַ־געליטענע
לאַנג איידער ס׳רובֿ מענטשן האָבן אָנגעהויבן רעדן וועגן בלוטפּלאַזמע, האָט ד׳׳ר שמואל שוהם זיך שוין געכאַפּט, אַז דאָס בלוט פֿון די, וואָס האָבן זיך אויסגעהיילט פֿונעם קאָראָנאַ־ווירוס, וואָלט געקענט העלפֿן די פּאַציענטן, וואָס זענען...
Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon reports its first case of coronavirus
A woman from Syria has become the first person in the sole Palestinian refugee camp in eastern Lebanon to test positive for the coronavirus, reported the Associated Press on Wednesday.
UNRWA, the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency, said that all...
Pompeo: Annexation of territory in Judea and Samaria an ‘Israeli decision’
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday that it was up to Israel whether or not to annex parts of the West Bank, and that discussions on the issue are taking place...
Pompeo: Iran military satellite launch may violate UN resolution
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday that Iran’s launch of a military satellite may have defied U.N. Security Council resolution 2231 and that Tehran should be held “accountable.” UNSC Resolution 2231...
‘Celebrate Israel’ New York parade canceled, potentially replaced by virtual event
It came as no surprise that due to concerns of exposure to the coronavirus that is ravaging its way through New York City, the yearly “Celebrate Israel” parade expected to take place in June...
Minnesota high-schoolers apologize for TikTok video mocking Auschwitz
Two high school students in Minnesota apologized for posting a clip on the popular video-sharing app that pokes fun at Jews who were sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp.
In the TikTok video titled “Me...
Agudath Israel partners with New York blood bank to boost blood-plasma donations
One of New York’s largest blood banks is partnering with the national Orthodox Jewish umbrella group Agudath Israel of America and a network of dedicated volunteers to bring potentially lifesaving blood plasma to patients...
New York to offer kosher food at select sites as virus lingers throughout city
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio authorized on Monday the serving of kosher food at 10 food-distribution sites in Brooklyn and Queens, N.Y., several hours after the Metropolis Council’s Jewish Caucus issued a...