It is just after 5 a.m. in Perth, Western Australia, when Debbie Posner logs on to the All Daf App to begin her day by studying Talmud.
Despite the distance and remoteness of her location – some 11,000 miles from New York City – Posner has no trouble accessing resources to help her study one of Judaism’s most ancient texts. Throughout her day she will also join two additional Talmud lectures, in different countries and time zones to her own.
Advances in technology and a growing interest among women to study Talmud has resulted in the creation of a multitude of podcasts, online lessons, Zoom lectures, apps and Facebook groups.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments still problematic for many Florida residents
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Home health workers not included in 1st wave of vaccines January 22, 2021 at 1:50 PM EST - Updated January 22 at 4:51 PM
Frontline health care workers at hospitals have been a priority to receive the COVID-19 vaccine since it rolled out last month.
However, some workers who provide care for patients who live at home say they are not eligible under the state s current vaccination plan.
The Florida Department of Health states on its website that the current priority for the shot is only for persons 65 years of age and older and health care personnel with direct patient contact and residents and staff of long term care facilities.