Usually, the Hebrew Free Burial Association has enough prayer shawls on hand to last for months—but not in the age of the coronavirus.

Prominent food writer Adeena Sussman, a longtime contributor to Hadassah Magazine, will be among a host of luminaries participating in a virtual celebration for Israel's Independence Day.

Silk becomes the first Hasid to hold a senior slot in a U.S. administration, the Yeshiva World News reported.

Part of what sets Yom Hashoah apart this year may be its renewed potential to make history relevant. 

The greetings include virtual and verbal hugs from producer Dikla Barkai and actors Michael Aloni (Akiva) and several other cast members.

The organization From the Depths is delivering groceries to Poles recognized by Israel as Righteous Among the Nations.

Thanks to the efforts of nonprofits and lawmakers, Israel is considered one of the top global reformers in the war against sex trafficking,

Worshippers at the Western Wall have begun standing six feet apart during prayers services, and have been told not to kiss the stones.