Central Hatzalah Publishes Urgent Alert To The New York Jewish Community
As the Coronavirus outbreak spreads to other Jewish communities in New York City, Chevra Hatzalah’s central office has released a community wide alert regarding coronavirus.
Hal Fills in for Rabbi Levi Goldstein
When Hal Fuchs found out that his friend Rabbi Levi Goldstein is in critical condition, he stepped in to put on tefillin in his stead.
Cheder Chabad of Baltimore Adds 101 New Locations
As information about the Coronovirus started coming out, the administration of Cheder Chabad of Baltimore held emergency meetings to create contingency plans in the event that schools in Maryland need to close down. At the beginning of last week, teachers were guided on how to start preparing for the eventuality that schools will be closed.
Crown Heights Rabbonim Publish Psak, Close All Shules and Men’s Mikvahs
The Beis Din of Crown Heights has publihed a Psak closing all Shules and Mikvahs until further notice. The psak comes as an increased amount of Crown Heights residents are falling ill with Coronavirus.
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After the Rabbonim published a ban on those over the age of 65 from venturing out in public, the Gabboim of 770 posted signs on the doors notifying those over the age not to enter.
Moscow’s Shaarei Tzedek Center Closes Its Doors As Russia Faces Virus Concerns
Russian Health Ministry guidelines over coronavirus concerns has closed down the Shaarei Tzedek Chesed Center in Moscow. Despite the center being temporarily closed, activities and services are still being provided to those that need in peoples homes.
Rabbonim Release Emergency Notice, Forbid Anyone Over The Age of 65 To Venture in Public
The Rabbonim of Crown Heights have released an emergency notice declaring that anyone over the age of 65 may not venture out in public. The rabbonim also exteneded the ruling to anyone showing symptoms of the virus.
JEM.TV – An Island Of Calm
Through the years, the Rebbe was always the island of calm and reassurance. No matter the situation, the Rebbe inspired, as he articulated the Torah’s views. A brand new website will be updated daily with existing feature films and specially-produced videos by JEM.
Outdoor Minyanim Become The Norm In Crown Heights
Crown Heights residents are getting into the swing of social distancing with outdoor minyanim, sometimes spanning a full block. While some minyanim take place with each person standing on separate porches, others get together outside a shul and stand on a sidewalk.
Gleaning Jewish Wisdom Through Art
After every first Friday of the month, hundreds of guests pack the gallery to take part in JAC’s “Taste of Shabbos.” Surrounded by ambient lighting and eclectic artwork, visitors enjoy a free, full-course traditional Jewish meal of gefilte fish, salads, chicken, and hot soup.
Yeshiva Is Closed But Torah Learning Never Ends
With schools closing across the country, the education of thousands of students depends largely on their own self-motivation—and the available content out there, Rabbi Wolosow’s Torah Recordings Website becomes a valuable resource.
SauceNCheese To Hold Pickup Outdoors, Streamline Order Process
With new restrictions on restaurants and the need to keep social distance as much as possible, SauceNCheese in Crown Heights is moving is Pesach Cleaning Special outdoors, and streamlining its ordering process.
Impressive Crowd at Annual Melave Malka Benefiting FSU Gemachs
Friends and supporters gathered for the nineteenth time to benefit the Gemachs of the FSU, under the auspices of Russia’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Berel Lazar.
Shomrim Advisory: School Closure Due To COVID-19
Crown Heights Shomrim has published an advisory for the Crown Heights Jewish community.
Thousands Join Virtual Hebrew School
In little more than 24 hours since schools nationwide announced their abrupt closure due to COVID-19, Rabbi Zalmy Loewenthal, director of the Chabad Children’s Network (CKids), assembled a team of veteran educators to ensure that Hebrew School education for Jewish children would continue uninterrupted.
Orange County Celebrates at Chabad’s ‘Purim in Israel’
While practicing health precautions amid the start of the coronavirus crises in New York, over 120 community members gathered to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim at Chabad’s ‘Purim in Israel’ community party on March 10th. The event, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, was held at the Town of Monroe Senior Center.
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While the Governor of Ohio – Mr. Mark DeWine – temporarily closed all schools, he made sure to sign a special proclamation declaring the upcoming 11 Nissan as “Education and Sharing Day” in the entire state of Ohio.
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