The American Jewish nonprofit organization Sharsheret is expanding its support services to English-speaking immigrants in Israel who are coping with breast or ovarian cancer.

Allison Yarrow, author of Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood, discusses how the patriarchal medical industry in America has taken control over the birthing process, focusing on cost incentives rather than evidence-based care.

Israel is leading in COVID-19 vaccinations, with 20% of its population vaccinated, including two-thirds of those over 60 and most medical staff receiving their first dose.

The text discusses a personal experience with COVID-19 in New York City, highlighting the challenges of illness, lack of testing, and the strain on the healthcare system.