Reopening
Synagogues regulations vary for members wishing to worship in person. Temple David in Monroeville has readied their congregation with signs in the sanctuary, post-COVID-19. Photo by Barbara Fisher.
April 20, 2021, 10:23 am
Non-Orthodox congregations consider return to in-person worship
“People seem to have accepted the fact that we’re being very cautious and that we’re continually monitoring things with everyone’s best interests at heart."
By David Rullo
CNA Stacey Barnette and 102-year-old Toni enjoy lunch together. Photo courtesy of Jewish Association on Aging.
September 9, 2020, 5:17 pm
JAA plans for phased reopening
JAA enacted Step 1 on Sept. 8, allowing the resumption of communal dining and social activities among five or fewer residents with safety protocols in place.
Israeli Health Minister Yuli Edelstein at a news conference about the coronavirus in Jerusalem, July 6, 2020. (JTA/Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
July 8, 2020, 12:43 pm
Israel thought it had crushed COVID-19. Then cases surged.
So it reinstated restrictions.
By Sam Sokol
A safety station set up at the entrance of Beth Shalom to help keep members healthy as they return to services (Photo by Jim Busis)
July 1, 2020, 12:54 pm
Non-Orthodox congregations wrestle with the how and when of reopening
With their buildings closed since March, congregations are working on plans to open again for in-person services
By David Rullo
An Israeli woman has her temperature taken before entering the Mahane Yehuda market in Israel, part of a national effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus, June 16, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
June 17, 2020, 4:51 pm
Israel extends emergency measures to halt spread of coronavirus
Israel's biggest one-day increase in COVID-19 cases since April
By Marcy Oster
The JCC of Greater Pittsburgh has announced plans to reopen its fitness and aquatic facilities beginning June 15.
June 7, 2020, 12:41 pm
JCC announces reopening of fitness and indoor aquatic facilities
Centers will reopen fitness facilities beginning June 15
By David Rullo
Campers at Chabad of Squirrel Hill's Camp Gan Izzy day camp. Photo courtesy of Rabbi Yisroel Altein.
June 5, 2020, 1:27 pm
Local Chabad centers reopen for services, announce day camp opening dates
No announcement yet on the resumption of classes or other events
By David Rullo
Shoppers at Moxie Cloth are greeted by two signs before they enter the store. Photo by David Rullo
May 28, 2020, 8:52 am
How one small business owner is welcoming back customers
Mt. Lebanon boutique reopens with new restrictions
By David Rullo
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