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• Mayyim Hayyim mikvah in Massachusetts closes to prevent coronavirus spread April 3, 2020
  Like many other mikvahs, the ritual bath had been employing enhanced cleaning procedures in order to stay open.  The post Mayyim Hayyim mikvah in Massachusetts closes to prevent coronavirus spread appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Josefin Dolsten
• After 60 years, Canada’s leading Jewish newspaper to close amid coronavirus crisis April 3, 2020
  “Unfortunately, we too have become a victim of Covid-19,” the newspaper's president said in a statement. The post After 60 years, Canada’s leading Jewish newspaper to close amid coronavirus crisis appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  David Lazarus
• You’ve probably forgotten how good ‘The Prince of Egypt’ is. Well, now it’s on Hulu. April 3, 2020
  Revisiting the DreamWorks classic reminds us how powerful the Exodus story is. The post You’ve probably forgotten how good ‘The Prince of Egypt’ is. Well, now it’s on Hulu. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Gabe Friedman
• Passover Bingo, coronavirus quarantine edition April 3, 2020
  Play along virtually with your socially distant family and friends, or alone when you need a smile. The post Passover Bingo, coronavirus quarantine edition appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Beth Kanter
• In new Passover children’s books, meet a googly eyed gator and spend a seder in outer space April 3, 2020
  This spring's crop was penned by some of today's best writers. The post In new Passover children’s books, meet a googly eyed gator and spend a seder in outer space appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Penny Schwartz
• Rabbi Osher Yaakov Westheim, renowned British authority on kosher laws, dies of coronavirus April 3, 2020
  A leader of the Manchester community, the 71-year-old rabbinical judge and arbitrator provided certification to several major brands, including Kellogg's. The post Rabbi Osher Yaakov Westheim, renowned British authority on kosher laws, dies of coronavirus appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Cnaan Liphshiz
• 9 Jews die of coronavirus in Sweden, which has Europe’s laxest containment policy April 3, 2020
  Sweden has allowed shops, restaurants and schools to remain open. The post 9 Jews die of coronavirus in Sweden, which has Europe’s laxest containment policy appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Cnaan Liphshiz
• Aron Halpern, 92, survived the Holocaust and thrived in the United States April 3, 2020
  "He could not write or make a fist due to the harm inflicted by the Nazis, but leaves his family over 100 properties that will support us for generations," his grandson wrote. The post Aron Halpern, 92, survived the Holocaust and thrived in the United States appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Philissa Cramer
• Immanuel Chanuka, 84, cared for sick Danish Jews April 3, 2020
  Chanuka was renowned in Copenhagen for visiting sick Jews in the hospital and bringing them food after they were released. The post Immanuel Chanuka, 84, cared for sick Danish Jews appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Cnaan Liphshiz
• Israel cordons off heavily infected Tel Aviv suburb of Bnei Brak April 3, 2020
  The coronavirus has an unusually high prevalence in the city, which has a heavily haredi Orthodox population among its nearly 200,000 residents. The post Israel cordons off heavily infected Tel Aviv suburb of Bnei Brak appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  Cnaan Liphshiz