Every other year, the fast sees the country grind to a halt; this year, Israel is already shut down due to a severe coronavirus outbreak

Michael Edelstein answers ToI’s questions, from risk of outdoor Yom Kippur prayers to herd immunity; lauds Swedish model; and cautions: ‘Real make or break comes after lockdown'

President publishes special prayer in memory of more than 1,400 Israeli fatalities from pandemic, says not enough done to save them

Many non-Orthodox congregations have been forced to innovate due to pandemic, with a plethora of alternatives based on your interests

Prayer service before holiday usually draws hundreds of thousands; but health regulations restrict this year's pilgrimage to Old City residents who live within a kilometer

Likud lawmaker accuses Blue and White of undermining Netanyahu's response to the pandemic, amid fight over limiting anti-Netanyahu protests

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Ministers limit holiday prayer gatherings and demonstrations, close 'nonessential' businesses ; finance minister decries new closure's 'critical' harm to the economy

Jewish passenger notes that observant people will not be able to make the 8:05 p.m. flight out of Newark, because the fast only ended at around 7:30

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