My husband and I are self-isolating separately. Here’s why.
by Shoshana Forester Smith This story originally appeared on Kveller. Since the coronavirus has effectively shut down life across the globe, a lot of us…
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Conservative movement leaders say virtual minyans are permissible during ‘crisis situation’
by Ben Harris (JTA) — The leaders of the Conservative movement’s Jewish law committee issued a crisis declaration allowing the recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish…
Stay Informed: Notice from the Calgary Jewish Federation
(March 16, 2020) – The following notice was issued for Community Members by the Board and Staff of Calgary Jewish Federation: We know that this…
Important message from the Jewish Federation of Edmonton
(March 15, 2020) – Jewish Federation of Edmonton President Steve Shafir and CEO Debby Shoctor issued following important message to Community Members: With the increasing…
New online tool to help determine need for COVID testing
CALGARY — Alberta Health Services (AHS) has developed a simple online assessment tool to help people decide whether they need to be tested for COVID-19. Available starting…