Tag: Pandemic

The author discusses the controversy surrounding the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a treatment for COVID-19.
This article reflects on the Democratic National Convention and discusses the significance of Joe Biden's speeches.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted Shabbat dinners, with smaller gatherings and changes in traditional practices.
Jonathan Glazer's latest project, "Strasbourg 1518," is a 10-minute short film that explores the phenomenon of a historical dancing sickness that took place in a French city in 1518.
Jamie Campbell from Sportsnet has been praised for his ability to connect with people over the phone during the pandemic, making them feel valued and special.
The author describes their experience returning to synagogue for a prayer service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As society begins to reopen after months of pandemic-related challenges, it's important to reflect on the kind of society we want to return to.
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, concerns arise regarding media's political narratives clouding pandemic data.
In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss three primary topics.
President Trump is facing a series of challenges including the pandemic, economic crisis, and a perception of the country being off-course, worsened by a Justice Department scandal.
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing measures, the author explores the potential lessons and relevance of Jewish sexual laws, specifically those concerning niddah (laws prohibiting sexual acts during menstruation and the following seven days).
The author explores the concept of "pidyon shevuyim" (redemption of captives) in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this podcast episode, AJC CEO David Harris provides a preview of the upcoming AJC Virtual Global Forum 2020.
Lee Zebede, a young woman from the Sephardic community in the tri-state area, gained popularity during the pandemic by hosting virtual dating shows on Instagram Live.
The article discusses the positive news of the economic recovery in May and New York City's zero COVID-19 deaths on a particular day.
The article discusses the challenges and inconsistencies in relying solely on "official science" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amid the pervasive focus on the pandemic in the media, there is a growing interest among news consumers for diversions from the crisis.
The author suggests that the traditional customs of Sefirah, the period between Pesach and Shavuot, are not about mourning Rabbi Akiva's 24,000 students who died in a pandemic but rather about reliving the quarantine-like effects of that mass illness.
The author discusses the taboo surrounding the concept of herd immunity in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki engages in a discussion on the COMMENTARY podcast regarding the potential political repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic leading up to the 2020 elections.
The author reflects on her family's varied Jewish traditions and how they rediscovered Shabbat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This week on People of the Pod, Colorado Governor Jared Polis discusses the state's efforts in combating the coronavirus and the rise of antisemitism during the pandemic.
In 2020, a virtual MLB The Show League was organized by Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association due to the pandemic, where players controlled teams in the video game MLB The Show 20.
The COMMENTARY podcast explores the phenomenon of lockdown as a coping strategy during the pandemic due to a lack of clear guidance from public officials.
In this heartfelt personal reflection, the author describes his experience of sitting shiva for his father via Zoom during the pandemic.