Albany Beat – May 1, 2020
Kicking off this week, Cuomo declared in his daily affirmation, “What we do today will determine what happens tomorrow.”
Top Jewish Newspapers In England Struggle To Survive
News From Across The Pond
Lockdown Starts in Beit Shemesh, Netivot Neighborhoods
The lockdown is set to end on Friday at 6 am.
Israeli COVID-19 Death Toll Nears 200, But More Than 6,000 Have Recovered
The number of those who have recovered now exceeds the number of new diagnoses for the tenth day in a row.
Report: China Sends Doctors to Consult on Kim’s Health in North Korea
US President Donald Trump negated rumors that Kim was in a “vegetative state,” or even that he was gravely ill.
UTJ’s Litzman Decides to Leave Health Ministry
Litzman said he would agree to the switch as long as the Housing Ministry portfolio included the Israel Lands Authority.
WHO Says People with Coronavirus Antibodies May Still Be Reinfected as World’s Deaths Pass...
Health Minister Yaakov Litzman on Friday told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that his decision to leave his office is final.
New York House Cats, Israeli Sand Cat Test Positive for COVID-19
"State animal health and public health officials are taking the lead in deciding whether animals should be tested for SARS-CoV-2."
Law Professor and Jewish Community Leader Marvin Schick Dead at 85
Schick, whose writings appeared in The Jewish Press, founded the National Jewish Commission on Law and Public Affairs (COLPA) in 1965, and served as its first president.
Dance of the Vipers
As it is in many cases of conflict between males, their intent is not to kill the opponent, only to define who is stronger and more dominant.
Israel Expects Coronavirus to Yield 100,000 Olim
Interest in aliyah to Israel has been recorded in Jewish communities where the number of Jews who died from the coronavirus is high.
Brawl: AG Wants Temporary Prosecutor Out, Prosecutor Says He Has the Goods on AG
The running theme of Mandelblit's harsh criticism is that Eldad doesn't play well with others, meaning the boys and girls of the prosecutor's office which he has been trying to clean up.
System-wide Blood Clots, Sudden Strokes: Doctors Say COVID-19 Attacks the Epithelium
“This is something we. never. see. Perhaps the virus is attacking the epithelium, and it’s causing . . . a problem of diffusion of the oxygen."
Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Haber, 55
Rabbi Haber was a victim of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Arieh King’s Home Firebombed
Arab terror attacks rise around Ramadan, which begins on Friday.
Minister Litzman Wants to Replace Health with Housing
Minister Litzman has been receiving a lot of criticism over his ministry's handling of the coronavirus crisis.
American Student Starts Program to Help Jewish Elderly, Families at Risk for COVID-19
“Many people want to help others in times of crisis; they just don't always know where to start. Our platform can support more requests & volunteers."
United Hatzalah Steps In to Help Bereaved Families on Yom HaZikaron – Israel’s...
"The initiative was created to show we still remember and honor each and every one of the people who died and show our support for their families."
Israeli Medical Student Develops Software to Accelerate Completion of COVID-19 Research Trials
The program was donated to researchers around the world “to accelerate completion of their respective trials and . . . contribute to tikkun olam."
MDA to End COVID-19 Testing on May 1 – Israeli HMOs Taking Over
In the next few days, MDA will close its coronavirus hotline, and instead the public will be asked to contact their individual medical clinics.
Chabad Rabbis in Israel Prohibit Emissary to Katmandu Hani Lipshitz from Lighting Independence Day...
Lipshitz, for her part, posted a message on Thursday on the Facebook page of Chabad of Kathmandu, announcing she preferred to give up the honor and avoid the turf war altogether.
‘Celebrate Israel’ New York Parade Canceled, Potentially Replaced by Virtual Event
“It’s not a happy announcement, but it’s one we have to make,” said New York Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Most Successful at Blocking COVID-19, Tel Aviv Releases Report to Help Other Cities
Tel Aviv, with close to half a million residents, has limited its coronavirus infection cases to 214, 0.39 out of every 1,000, better than all the rest of Israel's cities.
Senate Confirms Chassidic Jew for First-Ever Senior Position in US Administration
Mitchell Silk is responsible for leading the U.S. Treasury Department’s role on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
Arab Looters Use Pandemic Lull in Law Enforcement to Rob Ancient Treasures
COGAT's enforcement activity was cut to only 30% in the wake of the pandemic, and as a result, grave robbers and treasure hunters have been roaming unmolested throughout the ancient sites of Judea and Samaria.
Hand Grenade, Military Vest Found at UNRWA School in Gaza
We're Shocked! Once again weapons were found stored in an UNRWA school.
UK Jewish Newspaper ‘Back to Business’ after Anonymous Bidder Saves it From Folding
“The good news at the end of a dramatic week of twists and turns that would make Shakespeare blush is that your ‘Jewish News’ is back,” announced editor Richard Ferrer.
Israeli Researchers Convert Tap Water into Powerful Disinfectant Against Viruses
Researchers from Bar-Ilan University have developed new methodologies to produce powerful, environmentally-friendly disinfectants, based on tap water, that can eliminate bacteria and kill viruses, including microbes from the coronavirus family.
Arab Arrested for Setting Fire to Jerusalem’s City Hall
The suspected arsonist had been previously fined by the city for hawking protective masks without a permit.
Coronavirus: 191 Dead in Israel, 46,784 in the US, 15,074 in NYC, Waiting for...
"Chances are that there will be a second wave, which will be bigger than the first wave."