Why we cannot do it as we always have – Washington Jewish Week
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Conservative movement allows livestreaming on Shabbat, holidays during pandemic – The Times of Israel
admin | May 15, 2020
JTA The Conservative movement issued a ruling allowing congregations to livestream services on Shabbat and holidays during the coronavirus pandemic.
Reform leader: merging national organization with others a very real possibility – Jewish Journal
admin | May 15, 2020
The national leader of American Judaisms biggest denomination said he is considering the possibility of merging parts of its operations with those of other liberal Jewish movements. Its a very real possibility despite some religious differences between the denominations, said Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the leader of the Union for Reform Judaism, which has over 850 congregations, summer camps that host 10,000 children and a biennial conference attended by thousands.
Rogue minyans and divided ranks: Orthodox rabbis are split over safety – Jewish Journal
admin | May 15, 2020
(JTA) When the coronavirus pandemic first descended on the United States in March, the Orthodox rabbis of Dallas shuttered their synagogues together in a remarkable show of unity. In April, as the governor of Texas began reopening the state, the rabbis banded together again, telling their congregants that they all would keep their synagogues closed
Novelty socks, HD cameras, an online film fest: How Toronto Jews are keeping traditions going during the pandemic – JTA News
admin | May 15, 2020
TORONTO (JTA) As the rate of new COVID-19 cases very gradually declines in Ontario, Canadas most populous province, this citys residents can see the light. Storefront retailers are preparing to reopen by appointment or with limited capacity
Tech CEO Resigns After Reports Of Former KKK Membership That Included Drive-by Shootings – Moguldom
admin | May 15, 2020
A tech CEO has resigned over his former KKK membership that included drive-by shootings.
Anti-Semitic Crime In The U.S. Reaches Record Levels – WBUR
admin | May 14, 2020
An arson at a Needham synagogue and vandalism at a Fall River cemetery contributed to a record high number of anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S last year. The Anti-Defamation League says there were 2,107 hate crimes against Jewish people nationwide in 2019, according to the organization's annual survey. That's the highest the number since the ADL began tallying hate crimes in 1979.
Wait to Resume Services, Then Proceed Carefully, Orthodox Jews Are Told Detroit Jewish News – The Jewish News
admin | May 14, 2020
By Marcy Oster (JTA) When Rabbi Moshe Hauer last week told Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nations top health advisor, that synagogues wouldnt let congregants sit within 8 feet of each other once services resume, he wasnt just making a joke about Jews tendency toward closeness
Will the Synagogues be open for Shavuot and Rosh Hashanah? – The Times of Israel
admin | May 14, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci: Synagogues could reopen for High Holy Days Dir
Conservative movement allows livestreaming on Shabbat and holidays during pandemic – JTA News
admin | May 14, 2020
(JTA) The Conservative movement issued a ruling allowing congregations to livestream services on Shabbat and holidays during the coronavirus pandemic. Noting the unprecedented time brought on by the virus, the movements Jewish law authorities voted Wednesday to allow livestreaming with a number of caveats, including that the equipment be set up in advance or that a timer be used to avoid the active use of electricity on Shabbat and holidays, when it is traditionally forbidden. The Committee on Jewish Laws and Standards adopted the ruling by a vote of 19 in favor, three against, and three abstentions.
