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Green Pass
A man presents his Green Pass, proof that he is vaccinated against the coronavirus, on opening night at the Khan Theater for a performance where all guests were required to show proof of vaccination or full recovery from the virus, in Jerusalem, February 23, 2021. (AP/Maya Alleruzzo)
Analysis
Laurie Kellman
Debuting vaccine passes, Israel once again leads world — into an ethical pickle
Many countries are now weighing their own certification systems, while grappling with moral questions over the prospect of dividing the world along lines of vaccine access
A man presents his Green Pass, proof that he is vaccinated against the coronavirus, on opening night at the Khan Theater for a performance where all guests were required to show proof of vaccination or full recovery from the virus, in Jerusalem, February 23, 2021. (AP/Maya Alleruzzo)
February 26, 2021, 2:35 pm
Debuting vaccine passes, Israel once again leads world — into an ethical pickle
Many countries are now weighing their own certification systems, while grappling with moral questions over the prospect of dividing the world along lines of vaccine access
By Laurie Kellman
A woman shows her 'Green Pass' before entering a concert for vaccinated seniors, organized by the municipality of Tel Aviv, on February 24, 2021. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
February 25, 2021, 12:57 pm
Israel holds its first outdoor concert, for COVID ‘green pass’ holders only
Tel Aviv kicks off return of live performances with show for city’s older residents — as long as they have been inoculated or recovered from the virus
By TOI staff
Vertigo dance troupe is one of first Israeli troupes to schedule a performance of their work 'Shape On Us,' following Israel's third lockdown, at the Jerusalem Theater in March 21, 2021. (Courtesy, Yoel Levy)
February 22, 2021, 11:00 pm
After 11-month hiatus, Israeli cultural events come roaring back, cautiously
As Israel looks to emerge from pandemic, theaters, clubs and concert halls start hosting live audiences, as long as they are vaccinated and keep health rules; museums open for all
By Jessica Steinberg
Israelis shop at a market in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. Israel lifted many of its coronavirus restrictions and started reopening its economy Sunday as the country's vaccination drive and third nationwide lockdown have started to bring down infections. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)
February 21, 2021, 5:51 am
In major easing of lockdown rules, Israel reopens stores, gyms, more schools
Shops and some leisure activities are back in business, though many are only open to vaccinated customers
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits a gym on Saturday, February 20, to urge vaccinated Israelis to use a 'Green Pass' to access sports and culture as Israel begins reopening (PMO/Amos Ben Gershon)
February 20, 2021, 10:51 pm
‘Green Pass’ site crashes even as Netanyahu urges Israel to adopt reopening plan
Health Ministry site to issue pass remains down hours before new system set to start; pass will give vaccinated and recovered Israelis access to sport, culture and hotels
By TOI staff
People wearing face masks take cover from the rain as they shop for groceries at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, on February 19, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
February 20, 2021, 5:05 pm
Israel reopens stores, malls, gyms Sunday in major easing of COVID restrictions
‘Green Pass’ will allow vaccinated and recovered access to sport and culture events; health minister said to warn he will shut economy down again if Israelis flout new system
By TOI staff
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