Health

A Proud Boys-sympathizing rabbi in Florida has provided 200 vaccine exemption requests

The exemption letter puts Rabbi Asher Meza and his co-signers in conflict with the vast majority of rabbis, across denominations, who have urged their congregants and followers to get the vaccine.

October 8, 2021 3:35 pm

Meet the Jewish couple funding Christian missionary hospitals in Africa

‘There are never faith-based requirements or tests or proselytizing moments,’ says Rabbi Erica Gerson about work she funds.

October 6, 2021 4:50 pm

The CDC published a study finding that camp during COVID-19 can be safe. Its proof: Camp Ramah.

By Gabe Friedman October 5, 2021 6:15 pm

These Jewish NYC schoolteachers want a religious exemption from the city’s vaccine mandate

By Philissa Cramer October 4, 2021 10:02 am

Jews pray on a street near the tomb of Reb Nachman of Breslov in Uman, Ukraine, on Sept. 20, 2006. (Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images)

Hundreds of pilgrims to Uman suspected of forging negative COVID tests

By Shira Hanau September 12, 2021 3:13 pm

Birthright trips to resume in October without quarantines for the vaccinated

By Gabe Friedman September 3, 2021 3:16 pm

Orthodox rabbis encourage their communities to take the COVID vaccine ahead of Rosh Hashanah

By Shira Hanau September 2, 2021 4:52 pm

Is it safe to attend Rosh Hashanah services? Should kids? Your COVID-19 High Holiday questions, answered.

By Philissa Cramer August 23, 2021 11:06 am

Israel will now let gay men donate blood

By Ben Sales August 22, 2021 3:19 pm

Get JTA in your inbox

Get JTA in your inbox

Get JTA in your inbox