4th coronavirus shot increased antibodies fivefold, preliminary data from Israel shows The study’s results have not yet been peer reviewed. By Shira Hanau January 4, 2022 1:42 pm
Israel to reduce travel restrictions but US travelers still barred The ban on foreign travelers has been a controversial issue in Israel in recent weeks, and American immigrants have been especially vocal in protest. January 3, 2022 5:50 am
Israel begins administering 4th coronavirus shots While the ability of a fourth coronavirus vaccination to boost immunity has not been proven, the shot is currently being reviewed in a study of 6,000 people. January 3, 2022 3:34 am
Eric Adams will be sworn in on Shabbat after all — in Times Square after midnight on New Year’s By Shira Hanau December 30, 2021 4:37 am
Scientists worry an avian flu killing thousands of cranes in Israel could spread to humans By Shira Hanau December 30, 2021 3:58 am
Israel will likely administer a 4th dose of coronavirus vaccine to seniors, immunocompromised and healthcare workers By Shira Hanau December 22, 2021 3:40 am
Fighting anti-vaxxers among Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jews, nurses write a 140-page rebuttal By Ben Sales December 21, 2021 3:59 pm
Jewish studies scholars gather under the shadow of Omicron, heartening many and rankling others By Rachel Kohn December 20, 2021 6:02 pm
Israel may bar travel to United States as NY consulate staff walloped by latest COVID wave By Shira Hanau December 19, 2021 8:35 am
Israeli Orthodox rabbi who said children should get vaccinated receives threats By Shira Hanau December 15, 2021 4:26 am