With synagogues shuttered, praying on front porches has become the new norm in many Orthodox communities across the globe, with cantors reciting prayers in a booming voice so the words can be heard at a distance.
“Umm Haroun,” Arabic for "the mother of Aaron," is set in an unnamed Gulf nation in 1948 and portrays Jews and Muslims living together in peace. Critics claim series seeks to "brainwash" Arab people. Creators: We have no political agenda.
Popular gay pride parades in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, and Beersheba to be rescheduled as community opts to protect members, express solidarity with the distress of the general public.
A New York author bids farewell to this column with lamentations over a bygone era.
Health Ministry reports 6,329 active cases, 9,593 recoveries, with 310 corona patients still hospitalized.
The number of patients on ventilators continues to drop, and one of the first dedicated corona hospital units, opened March 9 at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, closes as last 3 patients recover.
“Whenever there is a crisis, it’s beautiful to see how many are willing to go out and help,” said Flora Glouberman, chair of the Chesed Committee at Young Israel of Century City, California.
Members of the public who were dinged for violating clear government regulations put in place to stem the pandemic have appealed to the Office of the President for help.
There are currently just 383 coronavirus patients in hospitals across the country, compared to 750 two weeks ago.
Based on a new yet still inconclusive study by the Gertner Institute, senior Health Ministry officials say the ministry will likely advise the government not to open up schools next week.
