Posts Tagged: coronavirus
Israeli Innovations Help Combat Coronavirus in Africa
JNS.org - In the backdrop of expanding Israel-Africa relations in recent years, Israeli organizations and start-ups are working to help countries on the African continent...
Cancellation of Birthright-Taglit, Masa Heritage Trips to Cost Israeli Economy $200 Million
CTech - Due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis, Israel is expected to lose two-thirds of the $300 million annual income brought in by its heritage...
Beijing Steps Up Coronavirus Measures as Dozens of Cases Emerge From a Food Market
After weeks with almost no new coronavirus infections, Beijing has recorded dozens of new cases in recent days, all linked to a major wholesale food...
As Pandemic Uncertainties Continue, Summer Gets a Dose of Virtual Camp
JNS.org - This past March, when the reality of no school and parents working from home began to set in, a few young Jewish summer-camp...
Fauci: Slight Coronavirus Spikes May Get Out of Control Amid US Reopening
The top US infectious disease official on Friday cautioned that the "blips" of rising coronavirus hospitalizations being reported by some states could get out of...
Netanyahu Decides to Impose New Restrictions as Coronavirus Infections Rise Again in Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday decided to place new coronavirus restrictions on the public as the rate of infection began to rise again in...
New Report Exposes Far-Right Incitement Against Jews Over Coronavirus Crisis
A new report by the watchdog group Canary Mission showed widespread far-right antisemitism and incitement against Jews surrounding the issue of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. According...
Small Businesses in Jerusalem Remain Uncertain About Their Future
JNS.org - As the coronavirus outbreak wreaks havoc on economies worldwide, small businesses and the self-employed have been some of the most adversely affected by...
Hatred of Israel Is Stronger than Coronavirus — and Will Seek to Exploit Floyd Protests
Last month, I wrote about how Israel’s campus detractors were sidelined by the closure of the nation’s colleges. Well, for some, hatred of Israel is stronger...
Should Israel Ignore Rising Coronavirus Rates?
JNS.org - The reopening of the Israeli economy after nearly two months of COVID-19 closures was bound to lead to laxity on the part of...
Connecting the Diaspora With COVID-19 Tech Solutions From Israel
JNS.org - As Israeli society slowly returns to normal -- with some fits and starts -- Israeli organizations have begun to ask how innovations developed...
In an Era of Global Uncertainty, Record Numbers of Jews Seek Out Israel
JNS.org - In a time of darkness, pandemic, pandemonium, and power struggles, a thin ray of light can be seen in the Jewish world and...
The 12 Spies and the Coronavirus: What Stories Do We Tell?
In March 2020, whilst launching a new book, I took part in a BBC radio program along with Mervyn King, who had been governor of...
Global Coronavirus Deaths Top 400,000 as Outbreak Grows in Brazil, India
Global deaths from the novel coronavirus topped 400,000 on Sunday, as case numbers surged in Brazil and India, according to a Reuters tally. The United States is responsible for...
