Like many Jews, I will be having my Passover seder online this year. Frankly, it’s a relief. For the last few years, my main concerns at the seder have been figuring out how to precariously arrange my chair and pile of cushions in such a way that I could sit that long without too much…
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History
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Local Jewish agencies provide psychological help during shelter-in-place
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I'm an expert on epidemics. Jewish institutions should cancel everything.
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Bay Area
Jewish couple on ship in Oakland sues cruise line over coronavirus
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