Memo suggests covering ram's horn with a mask to prevent spraying of droplets, calls for blowing instrument toward an open window and not toward synagogue congregants

The government's rundown of what will be open or closed starting Friday, what activities will be allowed or banned, and when you can travel over 500 meters from your home

Populace frustrated by three-week closure; some voice concerns about its mental health impact as pharmacist cites a run on sleeping, anxiety pills

Epidemiologists weigh in on the safety of attending prayers, hearing the shofar, Yom Kippur break fast meals, going 'sukkah hopping,' and other customs in the pandemic era

Over 4,000 virus cases recorded in single day, 20 fatalities in hours; lockdown will include three stages of varying severity; full cabinet must still vote on measure

In a call with rabbis, Dr. Jerome Adams warns against opening synagogues in places where COVID-19 test positivity rates are still high

Many congregations opt for virtual services, while some Orthodox ones will have short in-person prayers, but COVID-19 is testing commitment across the religious spectrum

Health Ministry says 438 patients currently in serious condition with 116 of them on ventilators; 191 people in moderate condition

Health Ministry tally shows highest infection rates since end of July, with 426 patients in serious condition; coronavirus cabinet to discuss 'traffic light' plan again on Sunday

United Torah Judaism source says housing minister's threat isn't backed by the rest of the ultra-Orthodox party, was made to get Netanyahu's attention