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Gary Slutkin

Mar 17, 2020, 3:06 PM

Here’s why Jewish institutions should cancel everything

Keeping the synagogue pews empty temporarily is seen as one way to stop the spread of COVID-19. (Getty Images)

I’m a veteran expert in stopping epidemics. My medical and Jewish advice is: Don't congregate, touch, kiss, share challah. Do be kind.

About Me

Dr. Gary Slutkin is a physician and epidemiologist formerly of the World Health Organization, the Founder and CEO of Cure Violence, and an innovator in health, behavior change, and data based approaches to local and global problems.