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Students Back to School Despite Fourth COVID Wave

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Schools across the country opened yesterday despite disorder and confusion around new routine procedures and restrictions. Prime Minister Bennett and a back-to-school committee met only 48 hours before opening to discuss many unresolved issues, which include administering antibody tests for students, the teachers union, and participation of unvaccinated students.  With over 10,000 active COVID-19 cases…

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New Surrogacy Law for Single Fathers and Same-Sex Couples

in Life, Culture & Sports

Over one year ago, the High Court ruled the Surrogacy Law in Israel unconstitutional, admitting that the language was flawed. It ordered that the government change it within the year, yet after a number of deadline extensions, the government finally handed the responsibility back to the High Court itself. Finally, the fruits of a longtime…

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Israel Prepares to Vaccinate 12-15 Year Olds After FDA Approval 

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With recent FDA approval, Israel is preparing the next round of vaccinations for 12-15-year-olds. The Pfizer shot was tested on 2,000 volunteers in their early teens in the United States, with strong results. No COVID-19 cases were detected after the full vaccination, while side effects were similar to adult side effects, including fever, chills, aches,…

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Lag B’Omer Tragedy on Mount Meron

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We mourn for the 45 lives taken by the disaster on Mount Meron and we extend our condolences to their families. Last week on the eve of Lag B’Omer, tens of thousands of Haredim gathered to fulfill their annual tradition to visit the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, light bonfires, and celebrate. However, by…

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Morocco Adds Jewish History to School Curriculum

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As the fourth Arab country to make peace ties with Israel through the US-brokered deal, Morocco has chosen to diversify their education, and for the first time ever, include Jewish studies in their school primary school curriculum. Moroccan Jewish history is rich. In the 1940s, over 250,000 Jews lived in Morocco; however once Israel was…

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