Health

Prominent rabbi said he didn’t know his ParCare vaccination was illicit: ‘We would not have done that’

Rabbi Hershel Schachter, a leading Modern Orthodox rabbi, was photographed receiving a COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday.

Rabbi Zalman Teitelbaum, Satmar Hasidic leader, tests positive for COVID-19

Teitelbaum, who is in his late 60s, is reportedly showing mild symptoms. Pictures were circulating of him dancing at a large event Saturday night.

NY investigating Orthodox-run health clinics that may have ‘fraudulently’ obtained COVID-19 vaccines

“Anyone found to have knowingly participated in this scheme will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” said New York’s state health commissioner.

What blessing should you say when you get the COVID-19 vaccine? We asked rabbis for their guidance.

Orthodox Jewish leaders are telling their followers to vaccinate for COVID-19. Will they listen?

Israel bans tourists and brings back quarantine hotels amid latest COVID spike

Dr. Fauci prefers latkes to hamantaschen

As Israel prepares vaccine rollout, only 40% say they will take part in first round

An oversized wedding in Chicago has divided Orthodox Jews and foiled contact tracers

Montreal Jewish nursing home’s residents and staff will be first in Quebec to get COVID-19 vaccine

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