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ARTICLES BY: Faygie Holt / JNS.org
College Student Works Tirelessly to Help Others During Coronavirus
JNS.org - Most weeks, Kaila Zimmerman-Moscovitch is busy juggling a full load of college classes and two part-time jobs. It’s a schedule that doesn’t allow...
Rise of Coronavirus Correlates to Rise in Antisemitism, Especially in Heavily Jewish Areas of New York and New Jersey
JNS.org - As 2019 came to close, the New York metropolitan region recorded extremely high number antisemitic incidents. Lawmakers, community leaders, law enforcement and ordinary...
In Devastated Spain, Jewish Leaders Look to Optimistic Future
JNS.org - Spain’s ambassador to the United States and the president of the Federation of Jewish Communities in Spain discussed the challenges of, and response...
World Jewish Leaders Deliberate Issues of the Day: Virus, Economy, Passover, Antisemitism
JNS.org - Representatives from several international Jewish communities gathered online on Wednesday to discuss how the Jews in their respective countries are faring with the...
Pandemic Prompts Prayer at Home, Online Through America, According to Latest Pew Study
JNS.org - On a recent Wednesday morning, East Coast time, thousands of Orthodox Jews stopped what they were doing to recite a series of psalms...
Impact of Closures in Jewish Community Wreak Havoc With Food and Finances, Institutionally and Individually
JNS.org - The worldwide pandemic COVID-19 is wreaking havoc in its relentless sweep across the planet, not only in terms of health needs and care,...
Orthodox Groups Make Gain in Record-Setting Votes for World Zionist Congress
JNS.org - A record-setting 123,000 American Jews voted in the elections for the 38th World Zionist Congress, setting the stage for a potential shift in...
Across America, Jewish Leaders, Schools and Institutions Prepare for Major Shift in Life Due to Coronavirus
JNS.org - Across the United States and countries worldwide, schools are shuttering, events are being postponed, synagogue services are canceling or severely curtailing services, local...
Jewish Organizations, Schools, Communities Institute Action, Even Close Due to Coronavirus
JNS.org - As Jews around the world were celebrating Purim, the specter of life under a global epidemic in the form of the coronavirus (COVID-19)...
Cuomo Proposes Labeling Hate Crimes as Domestic Terrorism, Increasing Funding
JNS.org - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced several steps on Thursday aimed at providing safety, security and peace of mind to Jews and other...
Jewish Businesses Start to Feel Heat as Coronavirus Affects Product Acquisition and Sales
JNS.org - Fashion designer Breezy (she goes by her first name only) had it all planned out. In order to get her spring clothing line...
Security Officials Give Defense Primer to Jewish Business Leaders in Lakewood, NJ
JNS.org - Some 200 people gathered at Congregation Sons of Israel in Lakewood, NJ, on Tuesday night not to pray, but to learn about new...
Magen David Adom Sends Protective Gear to Chabad in China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
JNS.org - A shipment of medical supplies from Magen David Adom in Israel were delivered on Monday morning to Chabad in China to help prevent...
Did Changes to New York Bail Reform Tackle Too Much Too Quickly?
JNS.org - Slated to be the cornerstone of New York State’s social-justice reform in 2020, a new law that eliminates bail for misdemeanors and some...
New Oxford University Study Finds Almost 20% of Britons Believe Jews Behind Coronavirus Pandemic
Outrage After Leading Academic Association Awards Professor Who Engaged in Hate Speech Against ‘Zionist’ Students
Jordan, the West Bank, and Unbearable Hypocrisy
Suddenly, Human Rights Watch Discovers Antisemitism
Australia’s Rapid Recovery From Covid-19 Spells Business Opportunities for Israeli Tech