IDF Launches Operation Golden Guards to Protect the Elderly Population during Coronavirus Crisis
The elderly have been found to be most vulnerable to Coronavirus.
Netanyahu: ‘Please Wear Masks,’ Bnei Brak Closure, & Pesach Money for Families
"Each family with children under age 18 will receive NIS 500 per child, up to the fourth child. “Senior citizens will receive an additional NIS 500."
Haifa U: Disabled at Higher Risk of PTSD due to War, Terror
28% of people with disabilities who were exposed to war and terror were particularly at risk of developing post-traumatic symptoms, compared to 11% of people with disabilities who were not exposed.
IDF Official: 70% of Soldiers Gain Weight During Service
"I meet children in first grade who weigh 175 pounds, and children in sixth grade who weigh 330 pounds."
PA Arabs Riot, Burn Tires, Throw Rocks Over PA Eid al-Fitr Mosque Closures
Clashes erupt in the Palestinian Authority as residents take to the streets to protest against virus lockdowns imposed for the holiday.
Jewish Agency to Assist Italian Jews Facing Coronavirus Pandemic
President of Italy’s Jewish community: this is the worst crisis we’ve endured since WWII.
About Time: Jewish Agency to Develop Aliyah Programs for Medical Professionals
In 2020, about 950 medical and paramedical professionals immigrated to Israel from around the world, including more than 300 physicians who made Aliyah with the assistance of The Jewish Agency.
Doctors Find Bullet in Woman’s Back Three Months After She Felt ‘Crazy Pain’ at...
The bullet was centimeters away from causing life-altering damage, according to her doctors • “I was saved by a miracle,” says Adi Bloy.
First Baby of 5777 Born at Ma’ayanei HaYeshua
The first three Israeli babies born in 5777 entered the world at Ma'aynei HaYeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak.
German Anti-Semitism Czar Wants Ban on Yellow Stars of David in Corona Vaccine Protests
The city of Munich, which had banned wearing a yellow star as a condition in dispensing rally permits.
Saving Lives and Delivering Babies Is What this Married Couple Does
"Responding as a nuclear family inside the larger family of United Hatzalah is something for which we are both grateful."
Psychiatrist Says Chanukah Machete Stabber Grafton Thomas Unfit for Trial on Hate Crimes
Thomas could be charged with murder, which is punishable by death under US law.
UJA-Federation of NY Announces Nearly $9 Million In Coronavirus Relief Grants
“At the core of the New York Jewish community is an incredible infrastructure of organizations that underpin our ability to sustain and strengthen Jewish life into the future."
Yet Another US Politician Compares Facemask Rules to Nazi Germany
The video also features McCormick taking an incendiary bottle and a chainsaw to a facemask
New Green Tag Restrictions Include Every Israeli Age 3 and Older
The Green tag will not be enforced in day camps—the one place where kids who carry the virus are most likely to give it to each other.
Israel Begins to Reinstate Use of Spy Tech to Track Coronavirus Carriers
“This tool, used only if necessary and fully monitored, will be used solely to stop the spread of the pandemic.”
Israeli Teen Arrested for JCC Bomb Threats
Israel Police tweeted that a 19-year-old resident of southern Israel was responsible for the phone threats, as well as for blackmail attempts.
A COVID-19 Coronavirus Lag B’Omer: No Bonfires
Police will block off Mount Meron and the surrounding area with checkpoints. Israelis are also reminded: no local bonfires this year either.
Hospital Mezuzahs Desecrated, Scroll Replaced with Paper Message: ‘Death to Jews’
Professor Masad Barhoum, director of the hospital, immediately ordered an inspection of every mezuzah in the hospital and filed a complaint with Israel Police.
EMT Arrives in 35 Seconds to Save a Neighbor’s Choking Baby
On Sunday early afternoon, United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Ron Cohen was at home in northern Tel Aviv when his communications device began to ring,...
Unvaccinated Children Under 12 Okay to Enter Israel on March 1
The catch: Their parents must be vaccinated.
Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman in ICU at Bnei Brak Hospital
The public is asked to pray for the health of Rav Aharon Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feige, b'toch sha'ar cholei Yisrael.
Promising Gene Therapy for Visually-Impaired Sheep Now Safe for Human Trials
In Jerusalem day blindness affects 1 in every 5,000 people.
Lockdown Extended Until Oct. 14: No Sukkah Visits, No Protests, No Shuls
There are about 2,300 yeshiva students infected by the virus – out of 32,000 yeshiva students who are monitored by the Health Ministry.
Ya’alon Calls Netanyahu’s Anti-Virus Campaign ‘Cynical,’ Compares Him to Erdogan (Again)
"There is no basis for such serious charges against Netanyahu."
WATCH: Jewish American Pulmonologist Explains ‘Why Stay Home in COVID-19 Pandemic’
It is a threat to life, the doctor says, to "even have small play dates or go out of your home, unless it is absolutely necessary."
Netanyahu Sidesteps Coronavirus Again
Netanyahu was in the vicinity of Health Minister Yaakov Litzman.
Israeli Scientists Find Bacteria in Saliva Can Indicate PTSD in Military Veterans
About a third of the PTSD subjects had never been diagnosed with PTSD, so they never received recognition from the Defense Ministry and official authorities.
Israel’s President Rivlin Taken to Hospital
The president was evacuated to hospital care after he said he was experiencing sudden, severe back pain.
WATCH: After Missing Pesach Due To Coronavirus, Eli Beer Held Seder on Pesach Sheni
After coming out of a month-long coma, Eli' beer's first question was, "When is Pesach?”
