Rispler, a major donor to Satmar institutions was buried Friday in Williamsburg, New York

Residents conflicted between fears of soaring coronavirus, rising anti-Semitism and anger at those publicly defying public health restrictions

List of 'red' areas said to comprise 5 ultra-Orthodox cities and towns, 3 Jerusalem neighborhoods; virus czar says sharp decline in infections is 'real,' including among Haredim

Pharmaceutical giant says if safety data from trials, expected about 2 weeks after US elections, is positive, it will go ahead with request for 'emergency use authorization'

6-month trial finds drug used to treat Trump, listed as standard care in US, had 'little or no effect' on if patients die within a month or whether hospitalized patients recovered

5 ultra-Orthodox cities and towns, 3 Jerusalem neighborhoods to remain closed at least until Wednesday; Netanyahu vows exit will be a slow process

Opening will reportedly depend on morbidity in community continuing to decline; health minister denies reports religious high schools allowed to reopen Sunday

Adviser to coronavirus czar expresses concern as make-or-break question left hanging, says maintaining restrictions in cities with high infection rates key to fighting virus

1,608 new cases diagnosed Thursday, positive tests at 4.5%; Health Ministry urges teachers of kids under 6 to get tested ahead of Sunday opening of preschools, daycares

Rockland Country congregations file lawsuit against New York state, Governor Cuomo, saying localized coronavirus lockdown policies are discriminatory