Government approves extension of lockdown by two weeks

The leaders of the haredi Lithuanian public, Rabbis Chaim Kanievsky and Gershon Edelstein, In Wednesday evening published a letter calling In worshipers not to pray in synagogues.The two rabbis ordered that prayers Inly be held in the courtyards, that people refrain from visiting others" sukkahs and to make sure to wear a mask.

Iranian chess referee forced to seek asylum after being photographed wearing hijab improperly talks about her Jewish ancestry.

Diversified Communications, organizer of Kosherfest, says still far too many uncertainties amid COVID-19 to hold live event.

Eliyahu Shamka, 77, hospitalized after complications with coronavirus, his 2 sons hospitalized in adjacent rooms. All 3 pass away.

Coronavirus Czar seeks to double fines for some coronavirus regulations violations, increase fines by 10 times for other violations.

Speaking at Corona Cabinet, Netanyahu reportedly says that exit from the current closure could take a particularly long period of time.

Demonstrators plan large-scale response to legislation limiting protests during lockdown.