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I’m A Veteran Expert In Stopping Epidemics. Here’s Why Jewish Institutions Should Cancel Everything.

CHICAGO (JTA) — I am an infectious disease epidemiologist who worked at the World Health Organization on epidemics in over 25 countries around the world. As a physician and member of the Jewish community, I prize the Jewish teaching that places the saving of a life above all other laws and practices. It is my expert opinion […]

Netanyahu’s Criminal Trial Delayed Due To Emergency Coronavirus Measures

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal trial will be postponed until May due to emergency measures taken to combat the coronavirus. The trial was originally scheduled to open on Tuesday in front of a three-judge panel of the Jerusalem District Court. The new trial date has been set for May 24. On Saturday night, Netanyahu […]

Benny Gantz Will Get The First Chance To Form A New Israeli Government

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli President Reuven Rivlin will give Benny Gantz the task of forming a new government, his office said Sunday. Rivlin met Sunday with the heads of all the parties that won seats in Israel’s parliament in its last election earlier this month. At the end of the consultations, which were broadcast nationally, […]

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I’m A Veteran Expert In Stopping Epidemics. Here’s Why Jewish Institutions Should Cancel Everything.

Netanyahu’s Criminal Trial Delayed Due To Emergency Coronavirus Measures

Benny Gantz Will Get The First Chance To Form A New Israeli Government

With Most Flights Canceled, Chartered Airlift Is Bringing US Teens Home From Israel

Self Care in the Age of Corona

AN URGENT APPEAL

A Tale of Two Coronas

Israel Election Update: No Coalition In Sight

ADL Publishes Anti-Semitism Guide For Candidates

Jewish Summer Camps Are Already Preparing For The Coronavirus

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