With state order allowing places of worship to resume services, rabbinical body urges caution both among government officials and Jewish congregations

Williamsburg congregants escorted from site by authorities after breaking regulations against gatherings in places of worship

Even as people cut back under economic stress, charitable giving is still deemed 'essential'; communities come together to support families who have lost breadwinners

Isaac Ben-Israel says virus disappears everywhere at same speed, rendering interventions irrelevant. Public health expert: He 'has no clue about epidemiology and public health'

The term 'new normal' related to the pandemic will take on a new meaning in weeks to come, as most of us who have been staying at home are about to experience 'opening up'

Country becomes 3rd-hardest-hit worldwide as COVID-19 sweeps through Latin America; clashes reported in Chile over food shortages; worrying signs in Argentina as well

Synagogues, mosques and churches reopen under strict distancing and hygiene requirements; Western Wall foundation announces raffle for entry permits during Shavuot

From the alchemy of the yeasty starter to the wonders of a crusty, scored loaf, professional and home chefs share their secrets

President sees high number of COVID-19 patients 'in a certain respect as being a good thing' as it shows more tests done than other countries and less would mean 'far fewer cases'

Umbrella organization for Orthodox synagogues and a major certifier of kosher food hopes to rehire staff in the next several months, though no guarantees were made