Shabbat observance

Shas MK urges:

Ensure Shabbat emergency alerts for religious public

Shas MK Moshe Abutbul demands Defense Minister Israel Katz resolve issue preventing Sabbath-observant Israelis from receiving emergency alerts on Shabbat.

New York:

Discrimination against job candidate for observing Shabbat

US car company paid $300,000 in settlement agreement to a Jewish candidate who was discriminated against because he observes the Sabbath. "Employers cannot refuse to hire a job candidate to avoid approving a request for religious accommodation"

Nova massacre survivors celebrate Hanukkah, experiencing closure

Hundreds of Nova massacre survivors gather for emotional Hanukkah candle-lighting in Jerusalem.

Court removes Shabbat reporting requirement

A military court adjusted the reporting conditions of a local resident under a Judea and Samaria banishment order after his attorney argued that nightly police check-ins, including on Shabbat, forced desecration of the Sabbath.

Miss Israel 2013 says Challah ritual inspired her to keep Shabbat

Miss Israel Titi Aynaw marked a Challah-separating ceremony with Rabbanit Yocheved Levin ahead of her expected delivery, saying the emotional evening led her to keep Shabbat for the first time.

They chose values:

Robotics team forfeits international contest to observe Passover

The student robotics team of the Lapid Bnei Akiva Yeshiva High School gave up on their chances of taking 1st place since the final rounds fell out on the last day of Passover.

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.

Due to Shabbat observance:

Beatie Deutsch won't compete in Budapest marathon

Haredi runner Beatie Deutsch 'chooses Shabbat' over marathons, despite increasing pressure to compete.

The Chofetz Chaim and a man who kept his factory open on Shabbat

“I can't afford it. If I close my factory on Shabbat, I will lose 4000 rubles each time," he said, but the Chofetz Chaim had the answer.

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.

Airports Authority to job applicant: Work on Shabbat

Religious job applicant told he can't be hired at Ben Gurion Airport if he doesn't work on Shabbat after INN told no such policy exists.

The cause and cure of difficult conditions

The virus is not going away so quickly. Difficulties in life are Hashem’s messages to us to improve our ways.

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.'

'I'd like them to give me the opportunity to go for my dream'

Teenage Orthodox ping pong phenom Estee Ackerman may have to skip Olympics because trials are on Shabbat.

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.

Rabbis warn against businesses running on Shabbat

Jerusalem chief rabbis encourage public to support Sabbath-observant businesses, warns against 'blurring' Israel's Jewish character.

Shalva Band "Dares to Dream” to keep Shabbat at Eurovision

The Shalva Band is composed of eight Israeli musicians with physical and mental disabilities who have not let their limitations stop them

Will the rules be adjusted for observant Eurovision competitors?

Israeli disabled musicians favorites to represent Israel at Eurovision, but might be forced to quit due to Shabbat rehearsals.

Watch: J'lem chief rabbi tours Mahane Yehuda market

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi Aryeh Stern tours Machane Yehuda market shortly before Shabbat to observe Sabbath observance by business.

Senior IDF officer removes 'Observe Sabbath Decorum' signs

Training base complex commander removes signs in dining rooms prohibiting smoking and mobile phone use on Shabbat and holidays.

The country that cancelled its Sabbath

The Israeli entrepreneur who discovered Shabbat

Adam Neumann, one of the most successful Israeli entrepreneurs in the world, observes Shabbat and loves every moment.

Delayed El Al flight forces passengers to violate Jewish holiday

El Al flight lands right before Shemini Atzeret holiday, forces passengers, including Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, to violate holiday.

Lawsuit demands equal rights for religious Jewish athletes

Supreme Court receives petition to stop discrimination against Sabbath-observant athletes among professional sports associations in Israel.

Jewish woman sues county for pulling job offer over Shabbat

Orthodox Jewish woman sues Dallas County for allegedly rescinding a job offer over her Shabbat observance.

Store owners petition mandatory Shabbat closures

Claiming the mandatory closure of stores on Shabbat in accordance with the law is illegal, store owners petition city hall.

We respect women!

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.

Labor Court Nixes Shabbat Soccer Games

Players score victory as they turn to Labor Court against management decision to play on Sabbath.

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.

Introducing: The 'Kosher Walkie Talkie'

The Zomet Institute of Halacha and Technology has developed a 'Shabbat Friendly' walkie talkie, to enhance security for diaspora Jews.

Ben-Dahan: Sports on Shabbat Discriminates Against Religious

Avishai Brett, who is demanding to be allowed to participate in shooting championships on a day other than Shabbat, met with MK Ben-Dahan.

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.