Set Apart: April 2, 2020 (Bikur Cholim: Love in the Time of Coronavirus)

Visiting the sick (Bikur Cholim) is a time-honored tradition (not to mention, a commandment) in Judaism. But in a time of virulent pandemic, how do we carry out this mitzvah without endangering ourselves and others? We'll review some of the basic rules of visiting those who are ill, and also look at how we can apply these practices in the face of COVID-19. Also, Jewish News.

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