Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez released a statement updating on the DA’s Office and the COVID-19 virus outbreak. In it, he announced that for now, the DA will not prosecute low-level offenses that do not jeopardize public safety.
The worlds largest digital library, Otzer Hachochma, is now free to the public until further notice, granting unparalleled access to Torah and Jewish literature.
More than a hundred people who were tested in Boro Park on Monday have coronavirus, an urgent care clinic confirmed. Asisa said that there have been “over a hundred” positive results returned from its first day of testing in Boro Park.
The Director of the National Transportation Authority of Israel, Amir Asraf, ordered the cessation of public transportation at night due to the coronavirus outbreak.
“Stealth” coronavirus cases are fueling the pandemic, with a staggering 86% of people infected walking around undetected, a new study says.
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.
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.
Uber halted pooled rides in the US and Canada Tuesday in an effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus that has sickened over 4,600 people in the US.
Updates of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published in Hebrew, with the new recommendations from the CDC as well as reminders for measures that will keep Crown Heights safe.
Friendship Circle of Brooklyn has rolled out a system to support their families during this challenging time. While most families are struggling with how to keep their kids entertained and divide computer time between the children happily, the families at Friendship Circle have a lot more on their minds.
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.
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.
To facilitate the saying of mourners’ Kaddish on behalf of those who cannot do so in synagogue as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions placed upon them by local authorities or their doctors, Chabad.org has launched an online page to ensure that the mourner’s Kaddish will be said in synagogue.
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered all schools shut statewide Monday night, giving schools just a brief time to find alternatives. The order effects the 20% or so of yeshivos that had held out and remained in session despite the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
We are all going through a difficult time dealing with Coronavirus and all of its ramifications on our lives. Sometimes we are at a loss on how to speak to our children to help them make sense of this situation. What do we say? When should we say it? What shouldn’t we say?
An second update of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published, with new recommendations from the CDC as well as reminders for measures that will keep Crown Heights safe.
