The Corona epidemic has so far taken the lives of some 2,200 Jews around the world

The Corona epidemic has so far taken the lives of some 2,200 Jews around the world, not including North America, the former Soviet Union and Israel. Herzog said that in a number of places there is concern about the continued existence of small communities. He said the special loan fund set up by the agency following the Corona crisis has so far distributed $ 1.6 million to communities around the world. ; Demand for loans from Jewish communities comes to about $ 20 million, double the total amount of the fund. The briefing was also attended by Jewish community leaders who were severely affected by the epidemic - including Italy, Argentina, France and South Africa.
Herzog reiterated this week's forecast of a quarter of a million Jews expected to immigrate to Israel within the next three to five years.