Health

Nitzan Horowitz

Days after US ends right to abortion, Israel eases restrictions on ending pregnancies

“The move by the US Supreme Court to deny women control of their bodies is a backward move,” Israel’s health minister said. “We are in a different place.”

By Philissa Cramer June 27, 2022 5:30 pm

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What do Jews say about abortion? Your primer as the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade

Here’s what we know: American Jews favor abortion rights, more than any other religious group, according to public polling. And traditional Jewish law permits (and even requires) abortion in some circumstances.

May 3, 2022 1:55 pm

‘Compelling’ Israel data shows Americans over 60 should get 2nd COVID booster, top US COVID official says

By Ron Kampeas April 18, 2022 11:10 am

Scott Pollack's family.

In Asia’s ‘zero COVID’ countries, Jews try to stay optimistic as they enter a third pandemic year — and a new wave

By Jordyn Haime March 17, 2022 12:32 pm

Staying sober on Purim: Jews with alcohol use disorder can be triggered during the drinking holiday

By Rachel Román March 11, 2022 3:55 pm

Israel to end ‘Green Pass’ rules requiring vaccination or recovery to enter public venues

By Shira Hanau February 17, 2022 3:21 pm

An Israeli healthcare worker prepares a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a health clinic in Jerusalem on January 14, 2021. (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images)

Israeli COVID expert panel recommends expanding 4th vaccine dose to all adults over 18

By Shira Hanau January 25, 2022 3:59 am

Albert bourla

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla awarded Genesis Prize for work developing coronavirus vaccine

By Shira Hanau January 19, 2022 2:22 am

the sanctuary at Netivot Shalom

Synagogues face tough COVID questions (again) as Omicron surges

By Ben Sales January 13, 2022 3:24 pm

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