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Aryeh Even

Holocaust survivor Naftali Pirset talks about the coronavirus in a broadcast on April 10, 2020 (Screen grab/Channel 12)
April 11, 2020, 12:07 pm
‘Nobody is hitting you. Be optimistic’: Holocaust survivors stoic amid the virus
Those on their own cite loneliness, but not fear; say there must be hope for the future and an end to blame and incitement over the pandemic
By ToI Staff
Rachel Gemara, a nurse at Shaare Zedek's isolated ward for coronavirus patients in full protective gear (Courtesy)
March 24, 2020, 6:58 pm
Nurse in virus isolation ward describes patients’ touching farewell to dying man
Rachel Gemara details final moments of Israel’s 1st virus fatality Aryeh Even, a Holocaust survivor, who, separated from his family, was comforted to the end in Jerusalem hospital
By Marissa Newman
A man stands near the body of Holocaust survivor Aryeh Even, 88, the first man to die in Israel from the coronavirus epidemic, at the Har HaMenuchot Cemetery in Jerusalem, early on March 22, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 22, 2020, 9:51 pm
Burial society gears up for COVID-19 funerals, as health officials lay out rules
Ministry initially bans religious funeral rite for coronavirus victims, then backtracks; chevra kadisha volunteers, in protective gear, being trained to deal with virus casualties
By Marissa Newman
Illustrative: Babies born prematurely at Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek hospital on January 5, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
March 22, 2020, 4:23 pm
Premature baby in serious condition after coronavirus infection
Jerusalem hospital says newborn infected by worker who contracted virus elsewhere, another patient with background illness diagnosed; woman, 91, in critical condition in Holon
By ToI Staff
Israeli police officers stand guard outside the Old City on March 20, 2020, in Jerusalem. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
March 22, 2020, 1:26 pm
Social distancing rules will last at least into the summer, health official says
Top epidemiologist expresses hopes that warmer weather will slow virus’s spread, but says Israelis should prepared to hunker down for the long term
By ToI Staff
An Israeli firefighter sprays disinfectant at the entrance of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv on March 20, 2020. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
March 22, 2020, 9:58 am
Five more people in serious condition from virus, 945 total cases reported
24 people listed in moderate condition and the remainder have mild symptoms as strict new regulations go into effect in attempt to control outbreak
By ToI Staff
A man wearing a face mask for fear of the coronavirus walks near by the Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem on March 21, 2020. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
March 22, 2020, 8:14 am
Israel’s strict new regulations go into effect amid fears of spike in new cases
Health official: If people stay home we’ll see results in 10 days; Health Ministry officials accuse Defense Ministry of trying to run testing efforts
By ToI Staff
The funeral of Aryeh Even, Israel's first coronavirus victim, March 21, 2020 (Ynet screenshot)
March 22, 2020, 2:06 am
Volunteers in protective gear bury Israel’s first virus victim; 20 at funeral
88-year-old Jerusalem resident Aryeh Even, a Holocaust survivor, is laid to rest at ceremony constrained by pandemic
By ToI Staff
An Israeli firefighter sprays disinfectant at the entrance of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv on March 20, 2020. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
March 22, 2020, 1:26 am
Israel approaches 1,000-patient mark as lockdown rules set to come into effect
Ministers update emergency regulations, which will be implemented at 8 a.m.; open-air markets to remain open for now; third minister quarantined after exposure to virus patient
By ToI Staff
Police seen in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square on Saturday, March 21, 2020 (Channel 12 screenshot)
March 21, 2020, 6:24 pm
Health Ministry warns of tougher action as many venture outside in warm weather
Officials say if Israelis don’t follow guidelines country could see ‘significant outbreak’; PM, top health official to discuss clearer instructions amid reports of public confusion
By ToI Staff
An Israeli firefighter sprays disinfectant at the entrance of Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv on March 20, 2020. (Jack Guez/AFP)
March 21, 2020, 12:19 pm
883 people in Israel diagnosed with coronavirus, 15 in serious state; 1 fatality
Jump of 178 people since Friday evening; 19 people listed in moderate condition and the remainder have mild symptoms a day after the country’s first fatality from the virus
By ToI Staff
Jerusalem's Nofim Tower sheltered living facility. (Courtesy)
March 21, 2020, 11:52 am
Jerusalem nursing home residents mourn Israel’s first coronavirus victim
Head of residents’ association says virus, old age and underlying health problems create perfect storm, after 88-year-old Aryeh Even becomes country’s first fatality in pandemic
By ToI Staff
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