Ultra-Orthodox demonstrating against Eurovision Shabbat 'desecration' leave scene rather that look at immodestly clad females

Substandard education and brain drain are urgent existential threats to the country, says economist Dan Ben-David, and politicians need to do something before it’s too late

Defense witness says former Australia principal accused of sexual abuse pretended to help her gather donations, but instead was pocketing checks

Sandwich shop owner claims ultra-Orthodox Kashrus Council of Lakewood threatens to strip restaurant of accreditation if it did not take down flag raised to mark Independence Day

Fire service says rescue workers responding to blaze in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim were assaulted and spit on; Israeli flag on firetruck torn down

Initiative follows outbreak in Brooklyn neighborhoods, with some in community opposing inoculation

The government has earmarked NIS 1.7 billion for higher education among ultra-Orthodox, but most students are women pursuing education degrees, despite an overabundance of teachers

New York City health officials report 61 new cases since late last week, making 2019 worst year for disease since 1994

Health officials say 71 more cases were reported last week, with 68 of them from New York; total number thus far in 2019 already highest since 2014, when 667 cases were reported

While program organizers in Greater New York City area may not be asking guests for vaccine records, some are requesting them to be vaccinated before arrival