Sabbath Laws

Rededicate 250:

Why keep the Sabbath?

The White House is asking American Jews to keep the Sabbath in honor of America's 250th . It is even asking all Americans to celebrate their faith and freedom on Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath. Why?

Laws for Shavuot 2022, which begins at the close of the Sabbath

The special laws when Shavuot begins Saaturday night .

Approved: Anyone may refuse work on Shabbat

Finance Committee approves proposal letting any worker refuse work on Sabbath with no need for religious affidavit.

Agreements between haredim and Netanyahu revealed

In closed event MK Gafni says Sabbath status quo to change in future, reveals conversation with PM on night of state budget approval.

The country that cancelled its Sabbath

Will haredim dismantle coalition?

Haredi factions threaten to leave government if Shabbat train infrastructure work continues.

Discussion of 'Sabbath Law' postponed by month

Bill initiated by MK Mickey Zohar up for approval by Ministerial Committee on Legislation rejected following haredi opposition.

8 days of misery await Israeli commuters

3 out of 4 train stations in Tel Aviv shut down starting today, due to railway construction, causing major traffic jams Monday morning.

"The nation that seeks to fulfill G-d's Will?" Sabbath in Tel Aviv

Soccer League Strike over Sabbath Looms

Soccer games may be suspended starting this Saturday, after Labor Court ruled Sabbath games illegal.

Chief Rabbi Upset by Sabbath Cinema in Jerusalem

Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi says Sabbath is being violated in Ashdod and elsewhere in Israel.

Haredi Jerusalem Councilors: Closing 8 Minimarkets Isn't Enough

Jerusalem haredi councilors oppose Mayor Barkat's plan to enforce Shabbat law selectively and 'compensate' for opening a cinema.

Jerusalem Mayor Will Close 8 Minimarkets on Sabbath

Secular councilors say this is part of a tradeoff with haredi leaders for opening of a cinema on Sabbath.