Coronavirus: Stopping the new intruder – opinion

The Jewish Federations of North America’s Secure Community Network (SCN) head writes about “Stopping the new intruder: coronavirus.” Read more.

Following CARES Act passage, $350B of loans available to nonprofits

Following Friday’s passage of the CARES Act, which is providing $2 trillion to support the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus, non-profit organizations and small businesses are expected to scramble to apply for the $350 billion available in small business loans to keep employees on payroll …

Major Jewish organizations form emergency pandemic coalition

Eight major Jewish organizations led by The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) formed an emergency coalition today to help the Jewish community collectively respond rapidly and effectively to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on Jewish life. Read more and view full media release.

Impact of closures wreak havoc with food & finances

While the long-term impact of the coronavirus is yet to come, Jewish communal organizations are already hearing from small business, individuals and groups that have immediate financial needs as they try and cope with the shutdowns. At the same time, many are concerned that donors may not be…

Coronavirus updates: Warnings for Passover travel, Israelis under lockdown

The spread of COVID-19, a new coronavirus, is reshaping Jewish communities. JTA collecting the news flowing in from across the globe. Read more.