Passover in the time of coronavirus: Cancellations mount at kosher resorts
by Ben Harris NEW YORK (JTA) — For the past three years, Esther Possick has avoided the hassle of hosting Passover at her Long Island…
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CANCELLED – Calgary event: Learn about Beta Israel with Dr. David Breakstone
Please note this event has been cancelled due to travel restrictions. (Calgary) – On March 26, from 7 – 9 pm, Dr. David Breakstone will…
With coronavirus spreading, Israel warns residents on travel abroad and adds Italy to banned visitors list
by Mary Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — As the coronovirus spread worldwide, Israel’s Health Ministry called on Israelis to refrain from unnecessary travel abroad and said…
Without absentee voting, Israelis abroad struggle over whether to fly home for 3rd election in a year
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — Five years ago this week, Amos Geva took an EasyJet flight from Berlin to Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport for…
An unpopular Palestinian president and a disgraced former Israeli prime minister make the case for peace
by Ben Sales NEW YORK (JTA) — Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas hasn’t negotiated directly with Israel in nearly six years and most Palestinians want…