Rabbi David Lau has halted the work of a panel investigating corruption in religious trusts, in contravention of agreements with Supreme Court, newspaper reports

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau says ruling applies even if patient is feeling fine, is in recovery period or still feels week; people also permitted to wash hands, use sanitizer

Synagogues, mosques and churches will be able to operate at 50% capacity with worshippers keeping at least 2 meters (yards) apart and wearing masks

David Lau sends letter to Netanyahu decrying fact that malls, beaches and restaurants are returning to normal, but not places of worship

Chief rabbis, along with Muslim and Christian leaders, come together to beseech God to heal the sick and 'avert the plague from Your world'

Religious figures to recite special prayer for victims of coronavirus pandemic and in light of rising anti-Semitism, racism across globe

David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef dismiss previous ruling that green-lighted tech option, while two rabbis behind it stick to their guns

Relatives will not be permitted to travel to one another for traditional meal on first night of holiday, even if that means individuals will have to observe it alone

Despite ongoing concern over lack of social distancing among ultra-Orthodox, police have no plans to shutter yeshivas defying closure order

Rabbi David Stav calls on his congregations to pray alone; Eliezer Melamed also says staying home preferable, but chief rabbi insists orders haven't changed