Prof. Ran Balicer, who heads a committee of experts advising the Health Ministry, tells Haaretz what Israel needs to do now to combat the delta variant

Opera composer Giacomo Meyerbeer enjoyed great success in the 1830s, before three words from his protégé Richard Wagner had a devastating impact. A new book seeks to reintroduce the Jewish maestro to modern audiences

The issue of family reunification in Gaza and the West Bank is not included in Israeli military briefings to the Israeli press about the 'Palestinian situation,' yet it is one of the most important for Palestinians

Test kits can return results in as little as 15 minutes, but Israel's coronavirus czar warns they will not replace the standard PCR test

The reason we haven’t found traces of the United Monarchy of David and Solomon is because they ruled over a kingdom of nomads, top researcher posits. But many of his colleagues balk.

Zeev Rothstein, who clashed publicly and often with hospital staff, management and finance ministry officials, reached a severance agreement with Hadassah's board

At least five people have been killed during days of protests in Tehran, Iranian media reports

A letter sent by progressive Jewish organizations rejects allegations that Ben & Jerry's decision to stop selling in settlements is a boycott of Israel, an endorsement of BDS, or an act of antisemitism