Ultra-Orthodox pull U-turn on vaccines

Why did Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community drag their feet on vaccination – and then abruptly change their minds?

Healthcare workers take swab samples from ultra-Orthodox passengers returning from abroad at Ben-Gurion Airport on April 13

Healthcare workers take swab samples from ultra-Orthodox passengers returning from abroad at Ben-Gurion Airport on April 13

(photo credit: RONEN ZVULUN/REUTERS)

BySHLOMO MAITAL

JUNE 10, 2021 10:35

Updated: JUNE 10, 2021 10:36