The Israeli Health Ministry announced new guidelines on Tuesday to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, including a call for all to stay at home unless it is “absolutely necessary” to … more

Rena Munster was looking forward to hosting a Passover seder for the first time. In past years, her parents or another relative hosted the meal. But this year she had invited her parents, siblings … more

Nina Abrahams and Amit Bigler knew the coronavirus pandemic would have an impact on their wedding, which was already planned to take place in Israel, far from their home in New York. But they … more

While most Orthodox institutions have complied with government requests to limit or suspend activites because of the coronavirus crisis, there have been exceptions, including some in the 5 Towns and … more

Roshei Yeshivos and Rabbonim in the Five Towns said Tuesday night that they “strongly advise that all local shuls, yeshivos and schools (including playgroups) remain closed.” Here is … more

In a febrile atmosphere of intensifying anti-Semitism, Jews ought to be watching the international spread of the coronavirus and the resulting illness of those infected with the kind of alarm that … more

Over the course of our millennial history, Jews have had many encounters with contagious diseases. Often we’re blamed for them. Maybe I’m paranoid, but I can’t help feel … more

As so many of us are now contemplating going into a Shabbos of seclusion, I want to share a few thoughts with you. We all woke up Tuesday morning prepared for our usual schedules of work or school … more

Many Long Island students were among some 4,000 students who participated in this week’s AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington. They made their presence felt, attending sessions, lobbying their … more

The theme of this year’s AIPAC Policy Conference was billed as “Today. Tomorrow. Together,” the essence of which seemed to be lost in all the political noise … more