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Once-beloved owner leaves soccer club’s helm after players reject salary reduction plan

Most of the scenes set among the hassidim are completely in Yiddish.

Is taking so many tests ideal? Will it help curtail the spread of the virus or let Israelis out of isolation?

Britain's PM has the virus, but at least he also has a government

Why did it taken so long for the the community to take the epidemic and its dangers seriously?

The discussion focused on the fact that the Corona epidemic has become fertile ground for the spreading of false and antisemitic propaganda against the State of Israel and the Jewish people.

All the criticism is fine and good and valid. What makes it a bit odd is that it is coming from Defense Minister Naftali Bennett.

The flight was organized by the Israeli Embassy in Nigeria with the goal of removing hundreds of Israelis who were left stranded after the closure of airports in Nigeria and its neighboring countries

A nutritionist advises those social distancing and those quarantined how to maintain a healthy lifestyle

The families of both women, Omer Levi and Oria Zisso, had intended on flying in from the US for the induction ceremony until the coronavirus crisis made parents attending the ceremony impossible.

Jerusalem Post readers send us their best shots from the week.

The Corona epidemic has become fertile ground for the spreading of false and anti-semitic propaganda against the State of Israel and the Jewish people.

"Amir Peretz shaved his mustache and said "read my lips, I will not sit with Netanyahu." We still believe Amir, I still believe Amir," Michaeli said of the Labor leader's promise before the elections

“It gave me incredible peace of mind to be able to reach out to Nefesh B’ Nefesh.”

Business travel too won't suddenly return to normal. There are no conferences planned for the summer, no Olympics in Japan.

Rabbi Kanievsky ruled that anyone not obeying social-distancing orders is like someone trying to murder another, is responsible for causing their death; permits reporting them to secular authorities.

The celestial cycles have spoken: the Saturn-Pluto conjunction of January 12 kicked off these traumatic times.

Why do I keep traveling, even when it's clearly much safer and less stressful to stay home?

One liter of 95 RON octane gasoline will cost NIS 4.89 including VAT, marking a reduction of NIS 1.03 or 17.4% since March.

"The virus we are facing makes no distinctions for national borders, and international cooperation is vital in fighting it."

Many people enjoy using the services of publicly placed containers which are full of boiling hot water as the amount of dishes involved is very big.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to apply Israeli law to all Israeli towns in the West Bank, in the framework of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan.

The number of unemployment benefit claimants has climbed to almost 939,500, or 22.6% of the workforce.

Bennett releases corona plan to do 30,000-50,000 tests to identify virus carriers quickly in order to restart the economy

Gantz's actions over the last year, including the deal currently being discussed, have helped guarantee that Netanyahu will face trial.

The world-renowned composer and conductor was hailed for such brilliant works as 'Saint Luke Passion’ and ‘The Seven Gates of Jerusalem.’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was a special operations soldier at the time, was wounded in the Israeli rescue operation which followed the hijacking.

IDF troops patrolling Israeli cities to enforce the nation-wide semi lockdown

Leader of the ultra-Orthodox world Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky finally instructs community not to pray together in prayer quorums.

Gantz ends up leading 17 MKs, Lapid 16.

Netanyahu, Gantz meet all night then fight all day.

Ultra-Orthodox communities have seen high numbers of coronavirus patients, leading to controversial allegations toward Haredi Jews.

The reporter faced allegations of antisemitism in his journalism.

Final divides over justice minister, Knesset speaker

No final agreement has been reached between Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz to form a unity government, but they have made strides in that direction.

Several ambassadors to Israel from Europe asked the experts how their countries could better cooperate with Israel.

Gantz, Ya'alon face rebellions in parties

The Israeli Tourism Ministry estimates 5,000 Russian citizens remain in Israel, Russian Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov said.

The novel coronavirus crisis offers a truly rare opportunity for meaningful learning about social, cultural and political realities.

In ordinary days, pre-coronavirus, as you walked through the bustling cafés, you were, in fact, walking past real ghost apartments.

Horoscope for the month of April.

At the time of writing there's in Israel 59,49 people in quarantine and 3,460 diagnosed with coronavirus in Israel.

A doctor noticed the problem on Friday after seeing that the health insurance lab noted his patient as testing positive for the virus, while the health ministry noted the result as negative.

The Health Ministry announced on Saturday that 3,460 Israelis tested positive for the virus, 50 of whom are in serious condition.

Jerusalem and Bnei Brak lead the country in numbers of coronavirus patients; Zikhron Ya'akov at the bottom with 12 patients.

As Mecca and Medina empty of Muslim worshippers, Arab regimes find themselves beseeching their people to stay home.

Rocket fire breaks lull in violence as both sides fight the coronavirus.

In a combined operation which included several Israeli delegations in the area, travelers from Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica itself arrived on the flight.

The expression of interest from both party leaders comes amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic facing the country, and following the split between the Israel Resilience party and Blue and White.

The program was originally announced as part of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's solidarity and trade mission to Israel in July 2019, and will focus on designating up to five 'Smart Cities.'

Gantz: Lapid, Ya'alon wanted elections; Lapid: Gantz didn't join because of the coronavirus

Prisoners who are found eligible under the new regulations will go on a 30-day "vacation," under house arrest conditions, at the end of which they will officially be released from prison.

The protest was held against the Supreme Court's decision to force Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein to hold a plenary vote, over which he has resigned.

In a letter plastered on the walls of Haredi neighborhoods, they alert the population of the emergency of the situation.

The ministry is looking for hotels with at least 200 rooms in Tel Aviv and Gush Dan, the Sharon area, Jerusalem and the Dead Sea.

PM Netanyahu warns of more restrictions

"We have a more urgent national mission to help seniors in need of food and hygienic products so that they stay home," said Latet CEO and Executive Director.

The events are intended to be either writing workshops or directed reading and will be open for free to the public.

The argument over which Miranda score was best was broken up by the man himself, in Hebrew.

Multiple high-end apartments are available now, and developers are cooking up other luxury projects for the area, according to reports.

"At the end of the path, I believe it is not allowed to drag Israel to a fourth election in this very difficult time when the country is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and its consequences."

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The former speaker doubles down on his decision to resign and to buck the High Court

Forces from both Border Control and the IDF scanned the area shortly afterwards in search of the culprits.

IN CONTEXT: This week witnessed a constitutional crisis decades in the making.

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Cold War hero Yuli Edelstein became cannon fodder in his master’s war on the judiciary.

MILITARY AFFAIRS: The army is prepared to enforce a nationwide lockdown, while continuing the challenge of ongoing training and exercises.

For many, social distancing from their immediate family could be a matter of life and death. With no end in sight, the distance can also mean increased feelings of loneliness and isolation.

A central aspect of Pesach relates to our current crisis.

Hapoel Beersheba basketball player Ben Eisenhardt opens up about frustration of current hiatus

As Gantz said in his speech accepting the Knesset speaker post: He chose to do “what’s right for this country”

This statement comes after the Blue and White Party split on Thursday.

It is not a surprise that Netanyahu would turn to Cohen for a mission of the utmost primacy, after the Mossad chief has led dramatic and daring efforts against Iran for years.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz have not signed an agreement to form a unity government yet, but Netanyahu already won, because Blue and White has come apart.

The actions of both sides may cost the country dearly in restoring a balance and respect between the branches of government.

Israel must adopt prophylactic and preventative measures to help ensure that the people of Gaza have what they need to battle the novel coronavirus.

Over 1 million Israelis reached by the IDF's National Assistance Center in less than a week

With 30,000 volunteers and unique, innovative hi-tech, the center hopes to assist Israelis in the moments of their greatest need.

The group of young FSU doctors, enrolled in a program to get their Israeli license, sent a letter to health authorities asking to be integrated into the system to contribute in this time of crisis.

‘Chief Rabbi David Lau is a child, hasn’t opened the books of Torah scholars who discussed the issue’ says one of ruling’s authors.

Only residents and non-residents on essential errands, such as caring for an elderly parent or a divorced parent, are allowed to enter.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz said that this was “an extraordinary operation that proves the determination of the Foreign Ministry to help Israelis around the world."

Soldiers are given ‘everything they need’ to feel at home, including Playstation

The overwhelming majority of synagogues in Jerusalem were closed.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a large portion of the construction projects in the city have been curtailed, and there is concern that things might get worse.

One Jerusalem cultural landmark, if it survives, will never be the same. Earlier this week, David Ehrlich, founder and co-owner of the Tmol Shilshom café, died at the age of 60.

However, post-corona is as yet an indistinct concept, too hazy to consider, especially as we are barely managing to cope with the storm of the pandemic as it rages.”

The Human Rights NGO alleged that the IDF destroyed a coronavirus treatment center in the Jordan Valley.

“My pocket money at the time, I think, was a shilling a week.”

The police will therefore be carrying out regular check-ups at the homes of families in which women were feeling threatened or at risk.

“Let’s put aside for a moment the medical aspect, and consider the economic impact on that sector,” said Moshe Yossef Lefkovitch, a member of the tiny Alexander Hassidic sect.

“Bibi has forgotten where his most faithful supporters are. This decision will cost him at least two mandates at the next elections, I will see to that personally."

What Torah Live founder and director Rabbi Dan Roth called “the worst day of my life” turned out to be the inspiration for a completely different approach to sharing Jewish wisdom.

Even if you are not isolated, stay at home and look after yourself and all of us.

We have managed to include a variety of cuisines, so experiment and have fun. What you will not find are pizzerias - this week (next week this may change).