Rabbis: Unvaccinated worshippers may not pray in synagogue
Chief Rabbi of Ramat Gan Yaakov Ariel rules that those who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID are in violation ...
Tag: High Holidays
Was the world's first printed Hebrew prayer book published by a woman?
National Library of Israel displays Selichot text from 15th-century Italy, which curator Dr. Yoel Finkelman says might have been finalized ...
Health Minister: We will incentivize schools to encourage vaccinations
"Imposing a lockdown is the last resort," says the health minister, kicking off Israel's national rapid coronavirus test campaign. The ...
Netanyahu to Haredim: Take care of each other during Simchat Torah
"No one is persecuting the Haredi sector and I will not let that happen. But on the other hand, there ...
Israel braces for Yom Kippur under strict lockdown, PM urges Israelis to avoid mass prayer services
"We are in the midst of a global war and a global epidemic. Even if there are those who violate ...
France vows to protect its Jewish community after stabbing
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says over 7,000 police and soldiers will be standing guard over Yom Kippur services after two ...
Rosh Hashanah prayers: When, where, and how many?
Up to 20 people can pray in minyans held out of doors. Inside, groups are to be separated by plastic ...
Health officials expect 'revolt' against High Holiday prayer restrictions
Cabinet slated to approve guidelines that would allow only small groups to pray inside. Police: The last thing we want ...
Cabinet approves nighttime curfew for list of 'red' towns
Coronavirus coordinator Ronni Gamzu to Israel Hayom: People will have to cut back on the "endless round of meals" for ...
US Surgeon General briefs Jewish leaders on best practices for High Holidays
Dr. Jerome Adams empathizes with community's needs, and suggests that outdoor services would be the safest bet to avoid spreading ...