Three New York Orthodox Jews Sue Cuomo, de Blasio Over Coronavirus Restrictions
Howard Slugh of the Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty said the First Amendment applies to everyone unless the government has a compelling interest to restrict religious gatherings.
Israeli Measles Outbreak Spreads to NY Jewish Community: Anti-Vaxxers ‘Not Welcome’!
In some places, any child who has not been vaccinated cannot return to school for 21 days: no "religious exemption" is being deemed acceptable.
Another 3 Israelis Diagnosed with Coronavirus, Total Now 15
The government has prohibited Israeli health care workers from leaving the country.
Israel-US Research Team: Artificial Intelligence Can Predict Spread of Melanoma
The approach calls for filming live cancer cells with microscopic cameras and using artificial intelligence to analyze the video sequence.
Corona Czar Gamzu: We’ll Shorten Isolation to 12 Days by Testing on Day 10
Prof. Gamzu said Israel's healthcare system is “strong and stable, and is built on strength, dedication and determined workers."
Israel Vaccinates over 105,000 Palestinian Authority Citizens in 2 Weeks
The Palestinian Authority continues to pay large salaries to jailed terrorists rather than properly invest in health care for its citizens.
Cuomo Closes Indoor Dining on Monday in New York City
"We said that we would watch it. If the hospitalizations didn't stabilize, we would close indoor dining. It has not."
More Than a Dozen Israelis Killed by West Nile Virus
Most of the severe cases have struck immunocompromised people with pre-existing medical conditions, and the elderly.
On Way to Cure, Israeli Researchers Discover Gene Causing AFib
Based on these findings, the National Institute for Biotechnology in the Negev (NIBN) and the Faculty of Health Sciences on BGU’s campus are in the preliminary stages of developing an anti-arrhythmia medication.
New York State Declares Polio State of Emergency
“If you or your child are unvaccinated or not up to date with vaccinations, the risk of paralytic disease is real."
Israeli Health Minister Urges Public to Refrain from High Holiday Gatherings
“This year our responsibility is not to gather in large groups around the family holiday table,” says Yuli Edelstein.
Jewish Healing Movement Pioneer Rachel Cowan Dead at 77
A convert to Judaism who, with her late husband, Paul, author of "An Orphan in History,'' helped many assimilated Jews to seek out their Jewish heritage.
Feinberg School of Medicine Deletes Arab Students’ Images to Protect their Careers
JSP complained angrily about the medical school’s career-salvaging move.
With 250 Infected, Israelis Bear Down to Face the COVID-19 Challenge
We here, the Jews of Eretz Israel, exist on a miraculous plateau.
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.
Israeli V-Wave Acquired by Johnson & Johnson in $600M Deal
V-Wave’s cardiovascular implant technology specifically targets heart failure with a minimally-invasive interatrial shunt procedure.
ODA Primary Health Care Network Opens Branch in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Services are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with on-call availability 24 hours a day.
Netanyahu Loses Cool with Heckler at Dedication of Kiryat Shmona Medical Emergency Care Center
Needless to say, the PM's snap response took over the morning headlines across Israel's media.
Israeli Health Ministry Issues New Guidelines for International Entry and Exit
To date, 5,403,739 have received their first dose of the vaccine, 5,054,606 the second.
Report: 200 Measles Cases, Mostly in NY Orthodox Clusters
It is speculated that the measles were brought back to New York State by travelers returning from Israel.
NYC Health Commish Issues COVID-19 Warning for Seniors, At-Risk Locals
"You are hereby advised to limit activities outside your home . . . (and) to limit your interactions with other people as much as possible."
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.
NYC Schools May Close Again as COVID-19 Numbers Rise, New Restrictions Ahead
State-licensed gyms, bars and restaurants must shut down at 10 pm. Private parties in homes are to be capped at 10 participants. Violators will receive a summons from NYPD.
Israel Successfully Raises $5 Billion in Largest Bond Issue Ever
Bank of America Securities, Barclays Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Citibank acted as underwriters for the issue.
Measles Outbreak in Israel Spreads to New York, New Jersey
A patient in Ocean County who just returned from a trip to Israel is now showing the symptoms of measles as well.
Israel Issues Measles Travel Advisory for 5 Countries
"According to the World Health Organization (WHO) these five countries have the highest rates of measles."
Israeli Hospital Completes Study Using AI to Detect Cardiovascular Issues
“Given the global prominence of cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of mortality . . . leveraging such technologies for general population screening and early detection is absolutely imperative,"
Israeli Scientists Identify Mechanism Leading to Development of Alzheimer’s
The researchers say that beyond the findings presented in the article, the platform they developed may be used to screen drugs for the treatment and prevention of sporadic Alzheimer's disease.
Netanyahu Condemns Leaks at Start of Coronavirus Cabinet Meeting
"Beyond this, we are facing a systematic increase in morbidity."
Palestinian Authority Purchased 2 Million Doses of Sputnik V Vaccine
The Sputnik V vaccine has been registered in Russia, Belarus, Argentina, Bolivia, Serbia, Algeria, the PA, Venezuela, Paraguay, Turkmenistan, Hungary, the UAE, Iran, the Republic of Guinea, Tunisia, and Armenia.