Critics worry that distancing will be hard to maintain in houses of worship, which were a major vector of virus transmission during the beginning of the pandemic

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

With beaches packed and schools reopening, many have questioned the continued closure of houses of worship, which served as major vector for spread of COVID-19

Social distancing rules and travel restrictions make cleaning, cooking and planning for the holiday difficult; many will be spending Seder night alone

Information took too long to filter into the insular ultra-Orthodox world, and some key rabbis didn't grasp the pandemic danger. Now Israel braces for the consequences of the delay

While officials say properly maintained mikvehs are perfectly safe, women's advocates debate whether immersion is recommended at this time

Yisrael Beytenu leader lists civil marriage, public transport on Saturdays, and the abolishing of law against Shabbat trading as his 'minimum' requirements for joining coalition

Leaked document shows far-reaching reforms Blue and White willing to support to entice Yisrael Beytenu, as clock winds down on coalition bid

Ultra-Orthodox officials celebrate as hundreds attend segregated Motty Steinmetz performance in Afula; dozens briefly squabble with Tiberias mayor who tries to protest event

Judge recommends compromise in which amphitheater be split in three for Wednesday's event, with a woman's section above a men's section, as well as a mixed area; mayor rejects idea