Messages circulating in social media groups urge parents of children at Jewish schools in NYC not to have their kids tested for coronavirus.

According to official data from the German authorities, 2,153 new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed in Germany in the last day, for a total of 280,223 confirmed infections since the outbreak of the pandemic.15 people died of coronavirus-related complications during the same period, taking the total death toll to 9,443.

Head of the Mahane Yehuda Traders' Association, Tali Friedman, has announced that all stores categorized as providing essential goods or services in the "shuk" will be permitted to remain open during the coming two-week lockdown."The Traders' Association and the market traders themselves appreciate this just decision that was given to us this morning by the Finance Minister, according to which most of the stores in the market will be permitted to operate and restaurants can make deliveries," she said. "I call In Jerusalem residents to continue to make their purchases at the 'shuk' and order food from its restaurants and cafes."

In light of rising infection rates in the United Kingdom, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was asked in Parliament whether the apparent greater successes in Italy and Germany in preventing a resurgence of the epidemic were due to better test-and-trace systems.According to The Guardian, Johnson replied that Britain was "a freedom-loving country and if you look at the history in this country in the last 300 years, virtually every advance, from freedom of speech to democracy, has come from this."Responding to his remarks, Italian President Sergio Mattarella said that Italy's citizens "also love freedom, but we also care about seriousness."

Entering the new year spiritually primed and ready to take In the world.

Minister Ofir Akunis: Israeli sovereignty in Jordan Valley necessary both from a security and religious point of view.

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa said In Thursday that the establishment of relations with Israel is a "civilized message", affirming the country"s commitment for a just and comprehensive peace for all peoples in the region.Speaking to world leaders who gathered virtually at the United Nations General Assembly, the Bahraini King added that this step is also an embodiment of his country"s resolute approach to openness and coexistence with all.

Reverend David Welch, Executive Director of the US Pastor Council, speaks at "Together for the Jordan Valley" event.