In the midst of challenging times such as a pandemic, the act of prayer becomes a crucial and perplexing practice for observant Jews, who are commanded to find kavannah, or purpose and intentionality, in their prayers.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and critic Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the decline of Israel's Labor Party, the debate on government support for the arts, and the impact of the pandemic on patriarchy and feminist civil disobedience.

In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the decline of Israel's Labor Party, the role of government in supporting the arts, and the impact of the pandemic on patriarchy.

Michael Caputo, a former Trump campaign official and current spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services, made controversial tweets accusing George Soros and the Rothschild family of exploiting the pandemic for control and personal agendas.

Dr. Norman Doidge reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of history and neuroscience, drawing parallels to the Great Plague of London and Machiavelli's insights on recognizing and addressing crises early.

AEI scholar and journalist Matthew Continetti discussed Donald Trump's handling of the crisis, the potential reshaping of America's ideological camps by the pandemic, and speculation on Joe Biden's choice for a running mate in a recent podcast episode.

The "Journal of a Plague" column by Dr. Norman Doidge explores the ongoing pandemic, drawing parallels to historical plagues and discussing how our bodies and brains have evolved to deal with contagions over time.

Dr. Norman Doidge's "Journal of a Plague" draws parallels between the current pandemic and historical plagues, evoking observations from Defoe's account of the Great Plague of London and the impact of epidemics on human history.

The author recounts the challenges faced in getting married during a pandemic, from the initial dread of canceling or postponing the wedding to the eventual decision to have a scaled-down ceremony in a municipal parking lot due to restrictions.

In September 1918, during the Spanish Influenza outbreak, the Jewish newspaper Forverts documented poignant stories of individuals impacted by the pandemic, such as the tragic tale of George Abbot who died before marrying his sweetheart due to the flu.

Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz delve into the prospect of a fourth Israeli Knesset election happening within a year, amidst the challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

In "Fellowship from Plague: Lessons from Passover," Ezra W. Zuckerman Sivan discusses the Exodus story and the act of sharing between the Israelites and Egyptians during the tenth plague.

This Passover will be challenging for many as they gather without extended family and friends, missing the communal aspects like shul conversations and Yizkor.

The author shares their experience of sitting shiva alone for their father during the pandemic.

The text discusses how Ralph views the pandemic in relation to Passover.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Galilee Medical Center in Israel has transformed to handle infected patients, with dedicated areas and strict safety protocols for medical staff.

Dr. Shira Efron talks with hosts about the impact of coronavirus on Gaza, pointing out the enclave's vulnerability to the pandemic.

Zohar Atkins poetically reflects on the impact of a virus as a divine force, blurring the lines between the sacred and the mundane in a series of profound statements.