Here are links to help make life a little more comfortable while in quarantine. Have something to add? Contact Editor David Holzel at [email protected]
At-Home Activities
Check these websites for resources and ideas for things to do at home, including learning, fitness, and arts and culture.
Louise D. & Morton J. Macks Center for Jewish Education
Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools
Personal Essays
Check these essays from people in Jewish communities about their thoughts and experiences with COVID-19.
I’m a Pediatrician Who Sees Kids With Coronavirus Every Day
Will the Coronavirus Create a New Reality in the Middle East?
Finding Inspiration in Anne Frank During the COVID-19 Crisis
Tips on How to Talk to Your Children About Coronavirus
Jewish Epidemiologist Offers Community Recommendations That Can Save Lives
Health and wellness
7 Tips to Avoid Going Stir-Crazy While Working from Home
Gratitude in a Time of Social Distancing
6 Self-Care Apps You Need Right Now
Ask the Experts: A COVID-19 Webinar with Local Medical Leaders
Help and Hotlines
Jewish Mental Health Resources
Ta’amod: Stand Up!, an initiative dedicated to helping Jewish communal organizations and institutions create safe, respectful, and equitable workplaces and communal spaces, is launching a new call line to support individuals who have experienced or witnessed such behavior – online or in person.
The call line (833-760-0330 and at taamod.org/call-line) will provide national phone-based support, legal information, advocacy, counseling, and referrals to vetted local and national experts nationwide. The call line is free, anonymous, and confidential. Callers may be currently experiencing harassment or abuse in their workplace, or they may need support on an issue prior to the current pandemic- workplace situation.
Spiritual
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Starter Kit
Spiritual Resources for Dealing With Anxiety
Kids and families
Resources for Quarantined Families
Parenting
Advice for Pandemic Parenting of Teenagers
30+ Free Online Resources for Parents Homeschooling Their Kids
Best Practices for Helping Children Adapt to Changes in Routines
Podcasts
Covenant & Conversation with Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
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AJC Advocacy events and resources
GatherDC’s Coronavirus Coping Guide
Sources include The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Resource Center: Connect with Purpose During COVID-19
