Sabbath Observance

Battle over the Sabbath:

Court recommends withdrawing petition

Following court's recommendation, attorney on behalf of the petitioners offered the municipality a compromise, but the latter refused and insisted businesses open on the Sabbath.

SCOTUS narrows when employers can veto religious accommodations

Supreme Court ruling in Sabbath accommodation case has far-reaching consequences for observant Jews.

Terumah: The most extraordinary custom I’ve ever heard of!

A practice of the hassidim of Medieval France - what it is and what it signifies.

Worldwide Catholic Church leader calls to keep Sabbath

In a video circulating the web, Supreme Pontiff Pope Francis calls on believers to keep Sabbath as 'the Jews followed and still observe.'

Likud MK: I keep Shabbat fully, but I'm not religious

MK GIdeon Sa'ar says Israel needs to reach agreement on Shabbat policies, not fight over specific issues.

The country that cancelled its Sabbath

Shabbat Soccer Debate Far From Resolution, Despite AG's Opinion

With Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein stating that there are no grounds to ban soccer games on Shabbat, the moves to the Knesset.

Ben Gurion Airport to Become 'Sabbath Observant' This Week

This Shabbat, Ben Gurion will become 'Sabbath Observant,' as workers walk off the job for 24 hours.

Haredi Leader Orders Boycott of Sabbath-Violating Shopping Chain

Top haredi leader Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch told a businessman to sell all his holdings in the Big Shopping Centers Group.

Justice Minister Backs 2-Day Weekend

Tzipi Livni says adding Sunday as a free day will make it easier to observe the Jewish Sabbath properly.

Business Faces Boycott for Not Desecrating Sabbath

Pro-secular movement threatens boycott of movie theater that plans to close on the Sabbath day.

Rabbi Lau Fights Sabbath Store-Opening

Tel Aviv’s renowned rabbi says Sabbath sales bad for workers, families, Jewish unity, and the economy.

Cinema Complex in J'lem to Work on Sabbath?

The High Court rejected a motion to open the Cinema City near Knesset 7/24, but decision is municipality's.

Unique Gathering Gives Hope to Jewish Women who Fled Arab Abuse

Dozens of Jewish women who fled abusive relationships with Arab partners gather for Sabbath of relaxation, mutual support.

Anger over Pre-Sabbath Road Closure in Haifa

Shutdown of major road meant dozens of religious families were stranded on the highway as the Sabbath came in.

Sabbath Initiative Comes to Knesset

Jewish Home MK to host civil marriage campaigner from Yesh Atid, MK Lavie to host Meretz head, as secular-religious Sabbath comes to Knesset

Far-Left MK's 'Crying' Pose Elicits Smirks on Web

MK Zehava Galon 'shed tears' for Arab MKs on Knesset podium - or is that really what she was doing?

Irreligious IDF Commanders Switched at Last Minute

Commanders who were to train new hareidi soldiers are replaced due to fears of secular-hareidi misunderstandings.

Non-Jewish Guards to Stop Sabbath Thefts

Hareidi leaders in Jerusalem turn to private firm to stop wave of Sabbath thefts.

Despite Court Order, No Plan to Punish Sabbath Violation in TA

Mayor plans to find a legal way to continue existing situation, avoid punishing Sabbath violators.