In this article, the author responds to a previous critique of the Israeli haredi community's response to COVID-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the failure of haredi leaders in Israel to understand the difference between rabbinic rulings and public policy.

Ruti Broudo, the mastermind behind Hotel Montefiore and the R2M Restaurant Group in Tel Aviv, has turned the COVID-19 seating restrictions into an opportunity for creativity and protest.

Jewish humor has a long history of finding light in dark times.

The article explores the concept of resilience and how individuals can bounce back from trauma and adversity.

Burlap & Barrel, a spice company that sources sustainable, single-origin spices, has seen a decrease in restaurant sales but an increase in sales to home cooks during the pandemic.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many bar and bat mitzvah celebrations have been disrupted or adapted to virtual platforms such as Zoom.

The article discusses the ethical implications of participating in a COVID-19 human vaccine challenge trial from a Jewish perspective.

The author discusses the controversy surrounding the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a treatment for COVID-19.

The article discusses the dominance of randomized control trials (RCTs) in the medical field and challenges the idea that RCTs are the only reliable method to determine the effectiveness of a treatment.

A podcast discusses Joe Biden's upcoming vice-presidential pick, exploring the potential candidates' strengths and how they could impact Biden's campaign.

The author shares her love for Tunisian couscous and her desire to learn how to cook it authentically from her Tunisian Auntie Brigitte.

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted Shabbat dinners, with smaller gatherings and changes in traditional practices.

Alex Lasry, the 33-year-old senior vice president of the Milwaukee Bucks, had high hopes for his city in 2020.

Oded Eran, a former Ambassador to the EU and Jordan, discusses Israeli foreign policy in relation to various nations including the Middle East, India, China, the EU, the Palestinians, and the US, while considering the potential impacts of annexation and COVID-19 on Israel's global standing.

The COVID-19 pandemic is posing significant challenges for Jewish day schools, especially in expensive markets such as New York City.

The text discusses the lack of overwhelming hospitalization rates or rising mortality figures despite increasing COVID case rates.

In this article, the author reflects on the legacy of Rabbi Yehuda Amital, the founding rosh yeshiva of Har Etzion, as he navigates his role as a rabbi during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Synagogues are grappling with financial challenges as they prepare for the High Holidays amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

This article discusses the dangers of Google's censorship and how it can affect public health.

Donald Trump's recent commutation of his associate Roger Stone has raised concerns about his presidency among the public.

Psalm 121 is a popular psalm that has been recited and studied throughout history.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant challenges to Jewish communal life, with a focus on financial support and organizational resilience.

In this episode of the Tel Aviv Review, host Gilad Halpern, along with Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron, cover significant topics including Israel's transition from COVID heroes to zeros, the popular Israeli TV series "Tamar in Tehran" reflecting Israeli perspectives on Persian politics, and journalist Peter Beinart's departure from the Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine.

In a podcast discussion highlighted in the text, it delves into how the deaths and ICU admissions related to the current wave of Covid cases do not align with the crisis levels observed in previous months, a point not widely covered in the media.