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Ultra-Orthodox media experts say smoking is seen as a sign of masculinity, and adulthood; still, among adults, the percentage of Haredi smokers is much lower than in the general population

Kfir Malka, tasked with providing Israeli authorities and organizers expert advice for Wednesday's event, said that warning were ignored and outside interests were influencing decisions

Yossi Levy has repeatedly booked and canceled his coronavirus vaccine appointment. The 45-year-old ultra-Orthodox Jew recovered from the virus earlier this year, as have his eight children and wife. But a combination of lethargy and procrastination has prevented him from following through and getting inoculated. “It isn’t something pressing. I’m not opposed to it. It’s…

BNEI BRAK, Israel (AP) — Yossi Levy has repeatedly booked and canceled his coronavirus...

BNEI BRAK, Israel (AP) — Yossi Levy has repeatedly booked and canceled his coronavirus...

Despite Haredi community being plagued by many infections and deaths due to crowded living conditions, its members don't appear to rush to vaccination sites despite government pleas

BNEI BRAK, Israel (AP) — Yossi Levy has repeatedly booked and canceled his coronavirus...

BNEI BRAK, Israel (AP) — Yossi Levy has repeatedly booked and canceled his coronavirus vaccine appointment. The 45-year-old ultra-Orthodox Jew recovered from the virus earlier this year, as have his

Hundreds of thousands of Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews have yet to receive their COVID-19 shots

BNEI BRAK, Israel (AP) — Yossi Levy has repeatedly booked and canceled his coronavirus...