Israel heads toward ‘Lockdown Seder’, new Coronavirus restrictions introduced
March 31, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu introduced new Coronavirus (COVID-19) related restrictions, as Israel prepares for the upcoming Passover holiday and as the number of Corona deaths is Israel was counted at 17 on Tuesday morning. Read more
Palestinian Authority accuses Israel of spreading Coronavirus in “Biological Warfare’
March 31, 2020 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
The global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been recruited by the Palestinian Authority (PA) for its use in incitement against Israel, claiming that “Israel and IDF soldiers have become agents of the Coronavirus for the deliberate infection of the Palestinians” and that Israel is conducting “biological warfare against the Palestinians.” Read more
NSW Jewish community emergency operations centre
March 31, 2020 by Community newsdesk
In response to the unprecedented challenges caused by the global pandemic, the communal leadership has activated the NSW Jewish Emergency Plan – a set of measures designed to protect our community and our way of life. Read more
Not funny
March 31, 2020 by Sandy Gutman
Stuck in self-imposed isolation for 12 days so far bombarded with a terrifying gaggle of news and tzooris it’s hard to feel funny about anything right now. Read more
Seder guidelines
March 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Rabbinical Council of Victoria (RCV) has published its guidelines regarding Pesach during Covid-19 Situation compiled in consultation with the Melbourne Beth Din. Read more
Jewish House calls for volunteer mental health professionals
March 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney crisis service, Jewish House, is calling for psychologists, psychiatrists and counsellors in the local community to join their team and help provide specialised support to the growing number of people experiencing distress as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Read more
The Sydney Beth Din suggests a Zoom rehearsal for Seder
March 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
A dress rehearsal of the Seder’s highlights is a way to get around the restrictions of people gathering during these difficult times. Read more
Mobile drive through Coronavirus test site
March 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Magen David Adom and Israel’s Ministry of Health will operate two mobile ” Drive Thru ” complexes which will reach cities and neighbourhoods throughout the country, and test residents as needed. Read more
No Seder with your grandparents
March 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Israeli Defence Minister Naftali Bennett has called on Jews around the world not to welcome grandparents for Passover Seder, pointing to the dangers of infecting elder family members with Coronavirus. Read more
A city says thank you
March 31, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Gantz Trojan Horse threatens Israel as the Jewish National Home
March 31, 2020 by David Singer
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has paid a high price for the National Unity Government being forged with Benny Gantz – by agreeing to Gantz becoming Israel’s Prime Minister in 18 months’ time without going to an election. Read more
Rabbis told to get the Coronavirus message out
March 30, 2020 by J-Wire News Service
The Rabbinical Council of Australia and New Zealand, The Rabbinical Council of Victoria and the Rabbinical Council of New South Wales have reinforced the government’s stipulations to minimise infection of the Coronavirus. Read more
Around the country, Israelis mobilise to assist ‘Coronavirus casualties’
March 30, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The spread of the novel Coronavirus in Israel continues, and as the almost complete lockdown on Israel’s population remains the population’s need for help grows. Read more
Netanyahu’s aid diagnosed with corona – will he enter quarantine?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aid was diagnosed with the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Sunday, raising the question whether he may be forced to enter quarantine. Read more
Coping with isolation, fear and anxiety in a time of Coronavirus
March 30, 2020 by J-Wire News Service
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry has released a video in which Clinical Psychologist David Goldman explains how to deal in these difficult days. Read more
Jewish House launches COVID-19 community portal
March 30, 2020 by J-Wire News Service
Sydney’s Jewish House has announced the launch of the JH COVID-19 Crisis Portal, a crisis response online portal for community members. Read more
The Seder: the culinary & cultural dimensions
March 30, 2020 by Rabbi Raymond Apple
The Seder meal has both culinary and cultural dimensions. Read more
Culture for Humanity…A ray amid the gloom
March 30, 2020 by Inna Rogatchi
It is amazing how our sub-consciousness works, or what drives it. In March 1989, 31 years ago, my husband and I were in agony: we were losing our daughter Yulia-Yenike, the only child, to cancer caused by the Chernobyl catastrophe two and half years back. Read more
NEW ZEALAND JEWISH COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE (NZJCA)
March 30, 2020 by J-Wire News Service
Various Jewish organisations in Auckland have teamed up to establish a group named NEW ZEALAND JEWISH COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE (NZJCA). Read more
Number of Israeli Coronavirus deaths rises to 15 as possible lockdown nears
March 30, 2020 by TPS
The number of Coronavirus cases in Israel on Sunday rose to 4,247, the Ministry of Health confirmed, as three more people died, bringing the number of deaths attributed to the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) among Israelis to 15. Read more
How to set up a virtual seder
March 30, 2020 by J-Wire News Service
For the many families within the Progressive and Masorti movements who will not be able to come together in person for a Passover Seder this year, the only way for families to connect at the Seder table will be via a virtual Seder. Read more
CBDChabad distributing care packages
March 29, 2020 by Community Editor
CBDChabad Sydney has been organising and distributing basic care packages that are compromised of food and hygiene products to assist those who are in isolation, can’t wait for long hours in lines or are unable to keep returning to local supermarkets for just the basics. Read more
Israeli man, 82, dies of Coronavirus in Italy
March 29, 2020 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Shmuel Sifri, 82 of Haifa, died in Italy after suffering from Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Foreign Ministry announced Saturday. Read more
Amazon reverses ban, still selling Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’
March 29, 2020 by JNS
Amazon is still selling editions of Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf, reversing a recent ban. Read more
Intel Israel donates money for coronavirus testing machine to Rambam hospital
March 29, 2020 by JNS
Intel Israel announced a donation of NIS 1.25 million (about $339,114) on Monday to the Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa to be used for the purchase of a coronavirus testing machine, reported the website NoCamels. Read more
Tens of thousands view prayer online at Western Wall to end coronavirus
March 29, 2020 by JNS
A total of 50,000 people watched a prayer service online that took place at the Western Wall on Wednesday evening (29 Adar on the Jewish calendar), when dozens of worshipers prayed for the end of the coronavirus pandemic and a speedy recovery for those who are sick. Read more
On the other hand
March 29, 2020 by Michael Kuttner
Scenes of stranded backpackers at airports and remote places throughout the world have featured on news bulletins as the coronavirus pandemic takes hold. Read more
SBS launches website for Coronavirus news in Hebrew and Russian
March 29, 2020 by J-Wire News Service
SBS Radio has launched a portal online to broadcast news of the Coronavirus epidemic in a multitude of languages including Hebrew and Russian. Read more
Two messages from The Chief Rabbi
March 29, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth Efraim Mirvis has two messages for Jewry…one on the Coronavirus and the other recommendations for your seder in these troubling times. Read more
Anti-Semitic broadcaster: COVID-19 blamed on Jews for not following Jesus
March 28, 2020 by Jackson Richman - JNS
Anti-Semitic and conspiracy broadcaster and Christian pastor Rick Wiles said on Wednesday that the coronavirus outbreak is spreading to synagogues, and is a punishment from God because Jews don’t follow Jesus. Read more
