Posted on Apr 2, 2020

Israel Faces Challenges In Fighting Coronavirus In Ultra-Orthodox Communities

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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Some devout Orthodox Jewish communities have been slow to follow lockdown orders in Israel, helping drive a surge in coronavirus cases that officials are struggling to contain.

Known in Israel as Haredim, or those who tremble in awe before God, ultra-Orthodox Jews make up about 12% of Israel's population — but they account for as much as 60% of Israel's COVID-19 cases in major hospitals, according to estimates. More than 6,000 Israelis have been infected and at least 31 have died.

Israel Faces Challenges In Fighting Coronavirus In Ultra-Orthodox Communities

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PO1 John Johnson

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We HAD this problem down here in Florida and the Pastor, after 2 well-attended sessions last Sunday, forced the Authority's hand and they arrested him. Gonna watch this battle as it heads through the Court System ("Emergency Orders and Local Authority" vs "The 1st Amendment's Freedom of Religion". I have no dog in this fight.

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Florida pastor arrested for holding church during COVID-19 restrictions

Authorities on Monday arrested a Florida pastor who held church services over the weekend as officials across the country crack down on people violating restrictions on gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic.

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