Coronavirus

Along with friends and family, I am concerned about the spread of the potentially deadly Coronavirus. I don’t recall a time when Purim parties were canceled, and elbow bumps replaced handshaking. Our sages taught (Berachot 32b) that we are obligated to protect our health as it says, “take care and guard your life (nefesh)” (Deuteronomy 4:9).  We must take proactive steps to stop the spread of this disease, including cleaning our hands often and covering our coughs and sneezes. In addition to m