Coronavirus

All the latest on COVID-19 from across the Jewish world.

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.

By Shira Hanau December 27, 2020 9:02 pm

Massachusetts Republican official says he caught COVID-19 at White House Hanukkah party

“I didn’t listen to the warnings of my own family, and now I’m paying the price,” Tom Mountain told the Boston Globe.

December 27, 2020 12:10 am

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.

December 26, 2020 10:45 pm

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

By Laura E. Adkins December 23, 2020 12:21 pm

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

By Ben Sales December 21, 2020 4:19 pm

Avraham MacConnell, 72, Philadelphia police officer who went undercover to stop child abuse

By Sophie Panzer December 21, 2020 11:55 am

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

By Gabe Friedman December 21, 2020 11:08 am

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

By Sam Sokol December 16, 2020 12:06 pm

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

By David Lazarus December 11, 2020 12:51 pm

Belgian court reverses ban on houses of worship following Jewish petition

By Cnaan Liphshiz December 11, 2020 12:44 pm

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

Massachusetts Republican official says he caught COVID-19 at White House Hanukkah party

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

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?

Avraham MacConnell, 72, Philadelphia police officer who went undercover to stop child abuse

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

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

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

Belgian court reverses ban on houses of worship following Jewish petition

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