The text discusses a personal experience with COVID-19 in New York City, highlighting the challenges of illness, lack of testing, and the strain on the healthcare system.

Producer Josh Kross hosted an impromptu Havdalah service aiming to bring some light during social distancing on a Saturday night.

The article discusses the coverage of the Orthodox Jewish community during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the unfair focus on their religious identity when reporting on cases within the community.

The Rabbinic tradition has a long history of addressing social distancing and isolation during epidemics.

The Rabbinical Council of Bergen County, New Jersey, made the significant decision to shut down Jewish institutions in response to the coronavirus outbreak, emphasizing the importance of social distancing to save lives and support healthcare providers overwhelmed by the pandemic.