Israel Katz says Jewish communities already hurt directly by pandemic are under threat of rising Jew-hatred as well, adds Israel should help them

While a number of exceptions will light up their skies for holiday, most mayors cancel annual festive tradition, citing desire to save funds and avoid crowding

Pandemic empties Italian city of millions of tourists, giving marine life respite from the thousands of boats, taxis, vaporetti, and gondolas that usually cross them

Hundreds of large businesses refused to reopen Sunday, citing lack of state monetary support; they are expected to resume operations over the next few days as new funds approved

Health Ministry puts tally at 15,466, with one new fatality bringing death toll to 202; the last time there were under 100 infections in 24 hours was more than a month ago

Chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and loss of taste or smell are possible signs of COVID-19, joining fever, cough, and shortness of breath

Crude-dependent countries scramble to compensate for losses from a key source of state revenue, with several already plagued by social unrest

Umbrella group for 100 Jewish communities issues rules in preparation for transition, including bans on handshakes, hugs and parading Torah, and requiring congregants to wear masks

While an at-home bat mitzvah may involve throwing candy at the computer and the cat jumping on the makeshift altar, for this Atlanta family it far exceeded expectations

Mistakes have tarnished HaMagen's reputation, as I can personally testify, but health officials say they are addressing its problems and still hope for widespread adoption