For first time in 80 years, Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood won’t host festivities surrounding the holiday, which last year sparked surge in local virus cases

Large study based on 6,000 blood samples; findings consistent across West Bank and Gaza Strip, although death rates remain remarkably low

6.3 million doses administered in Eastern Mediterranean Region's population of 600 million; that doesn't include Jewish state, which has inoculated 4 million

Israel hits milestone of over 4 million first shots administered; some 1,996,000 others eligible to get immunized but have not done so

Increased mask-wearing, possible herd immunity in some areas floated as potential reasons for declining infections in world's second-most populous country

Amid criticism over risk posed by Tel Aviv Grand Slam contest, health minister says he is 'personally' hurt by footage of federation head shaking contestant's bare hand

Fetus infected via mother's placenta; 25-week-pregnant woman had symptoms, went to hospital after realizing there was no fetal movement

PM slams 'irresponsible politicians, attorneys general standing against the people’ as Blue and White leader blasts plan for cash handouts to citizens, which is now stuck

Health minister says over 2,600,000 have received both shots, as cabinet agrees certain venues will only be open to the inoculated and recovered

With infections on the rise among children, 41% say they will inoculate; virus czar says rollout expected from April if Pfizer trials yield positive results