31% of community have been confirmed positive compared to 13.7% of other Israelis; think tank says behavior in Haredi society to blame, others question conclusion

Bennett declares victory over fourth wave, while coronavirus czar cautions: 'We're still far from normal'

Salman Zarka says he is still optimistic, as 734 new cases are recorded Saturday; reports say ministers to approve removal of some remaining virus rules anyway

Serious COVID-19 cases meanwhile fall to 382, and daily positive rate hovers at 1.6%; ministers set to meet Monday to discuss easing some remaining restrictions

A chevra kadisha in Pittsburgh returns to the graves of over 100 people who died in 2020-21 to pray and 'apologize' for being unable to perform preparation for burial in entirety

Nachman Ash estimates booster vaccine will offer longer protection than first 2 doses, as outbreak continues to wane with positive test rate lowest in almost 3 months

22% of adults in Jewish households faced reduced hours or income over the last year, according to a poll conducted by the UJA-Federation of New York

Measures include expanding Green Classroom pilot program to daycares, reduction of criteria requiring Green Pass for children under 12, removing gyms from Green Pass requirement

Health Ministry figures show positive test rate below 2% for fifth day in a row, but director-general warns there will be no let-up on some infection precautions for months

The pandemic has accentuated the problem; with kids struggling to follow health advice between doctor appointments, prize-driven software could help keep them committed