Military culture is key to Israel’s handling of the coronavirus
by Yoel Har-Even TEL AVIV (JTA) — Military service is a rite of passage in Israel. Those who have served in the Israel Defense Forces…
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Rosh Hashanah by Zoom? Synagogues are already planning for a socially distanced High Holidays.
by Josefin Dolsten (JTA) — For rabbis, the end of Passover marks the beginning of a new season: planning for the Rosh Hashanah and Yom…
JNF Canada Upcoming Webinars: Michael “Pinball” Clemons, Dr. Steven Hoffman, and Jenni Diamond
(JNF Canada) – Although we all may have moved indoors there are so many ways to keep our minds stimulated and entertained, such as joining…
Calgary Chevra Kadisha: 113 years and growing strong
By Susan Dvorkin and Harold Lipton On March 3, corresponding to the 7th of Adar, the traditional yahrzeit for Mosesz”l, the Calgary Chevra Kadisha held…
Brazilian-Israeli family performs home-quarantine version of ‘Hallelujah’
by Marcus M. Gilban RAANANA, Israel (JTA) — A video clip featuring an Israel family performing “Hallelujah” has garnered thousands of views on social media….