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Shabbat about to begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.
Shabbat about to begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.
Torah commentaries weigh in on the philosophic and practical issue of the difference between Shabbat and the other festivals and why Shabbat is mentioned with them despite that.
Online Program Based on HaGaon Rabbi Berkovits’s Renowned Curriculum.
Several organizations have appealed to Minister of Labor Yoav Ben-Tzur, demanding that he enforce the law against employing Jews on Shabbat more significantly.
Shabbat and the Seventh Day of Passover begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until they begin in New York.
Shabbat begins in Israel, to be followed by Passover. INN's North America desk will update the site until the start of Shabbat in New York. Updates from Israel resume following the conclusion of Passover on Sunday night.
We, the Jewish nation, reckon our national calendar from Nissan.
Families of hostages and hundreds of people hold Shabbat dinner at the Begin Gate of the Kirya. Sister of Matan Angrest: He's alive, but in ten minutes he might no longer be with us.
The petitioners have conceded to the judge's recommendation and withdrawn their petition against the municipal tender requiring the opening of a restaurant on Shabbat. 'We support freedom of choice.'
MK Elazar Stern (Yesh Atid) denounced a new shopping center for planning to remain open seven days a week.
It is unfortunate that the representatives of the State of Israel did not take heed of the fact that the release of the hostages was done on Shabbat, violating the national sanctity of the day. Honoring Israel’s holy symbols is an essential component in defeating the enemy, and in establishing the Israeli national identity.
Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of Romi who was freed from Hamas captivity, talks about the use her daughter made and continues to make of Judaism during her captivity and since her return.
For the first time in 67 weeks, Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher, and Romi Gonen - who were freed by Hamas this past Sunday - hold Shabbat dinners together with their families.
As the Cabinet meeting discussing the hostage deal continued into Shabbat, female ministers left the meeting for the lighting of Shabbat candles, along with the employees of the Prime Minister's office.
Israeli airline announces it will run free last-minute flights to bring Israelis home from Amsterdam today, even on Shabbat, following the pogrom against Israeli soccer fans.
The uniqueness of Rosh Hashanah's joy - amidst trembling - and the special laws for this year.
How can we find consolation when over 1500 Israelis have lost their lives, thousands more are wounded, and over one hundred are still being held hostage?
It is a fundamental component of Pesach that the redemption from Egypt – our first national redemption – is the paradigm for the final redemption,
If, back in 1967, you tried to convince someone that what happened last Saturday night would happen, you would have been committed to an asylum. But it did.
Comedian Guy Hochman says that his decision is a call for unity in Israel, and asked that at least one hundred thousand people join him.
Part 4: Shabbos as the source of all holiness.
From the entrance to Kibbutz Be’eri in southern Israel, a message for Shabbat Shalom.
Rabbi Zilberstein, shlita, recommended that everyone should take upon themselves two extra things to do for Shabbat.
Following public outcry, the Director-General of the President's Residence has clarified that state business will not be conducted on Shabbat.
The singer drew severe online criticism for poking fun at a channel that did not show the release of the hostages on Friday evening.
Before entering Gaza, Lt. Col. (Res.) Rabbi Yoel Rakhel dreamed of singing 'Ya Ribon' at the site of the ancient Gaza synagogue.
A camera on the helmet of an IDF soldier caught the moment his fellow soldiers took a break from the fighting to welcome Shabbat.
The Jewish community of Vienna, Austria, has set places at a Shabbat table for more than 200 people captured by Hamas.
Fans claim the league management is joining the government in treating all fans as the same, at the expense of Shabbat.
Singer Lee Biran tells of the realization that made him decide not to perform on Shabbat: 'You have to pause the game."
On this hakhel Shabbat, let’s gather with others in genuine unity and friendship.
Several young men were caught on camera raiding the kitchen of a haredi synagogue.
Demonstrators handcuffed themselves to a Tel Aviv streetcar station to demand the service run on Shabbat.
The publication has stopped publishing help wanted ads that exclude those who refuse to work on weekends.
We are obligated to add to Jewish identity another pillar: the pillar of Shabbat.
Words of wisdom before the Fast of the 9th of Av.
Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Lau, is trying to promote an in-depth discussion on the topic of cyber defense on Shabbat.
A real estate case has decided in favor of residents of a high-rise building asking to be allowed more efficient use of a Shabbat elevator.
Supreme Court ruling in Sabbath accommodation case has far-reaching consequences for observant Jews.
In his book ‘Shemirat Shabbat Ke’Hilchata’, Rabbi Neuwirth ztz”l, excelled in his precise work, and in consultations with professionals
A crowd in London cheered on fans of Harry Styles who walked to the concert instead of violating Shabbat.
In Israel, we have already read Naso, but in the Diaspora, it will be read this coming Shabbat.
King Charles' coronation will be held on Shabbat. Here are all the Jewish details, from Shabbat accommodations to Jerusalem oil.
An email advertisement is the shock that motivated the writer to ask readers to think again about what they are being enticed to do.Op-ed.
The Israelites relied on God, making this a great Shabbat for future generations to remember.
Can we see to it that the beauty of our day of rest stays with us all week?
Minister responds to anti-government demonstrators who disturbed Shabbat prayers with loudspeakers and airhorns during his visit.
"Chazak, chazak, venitchazeik"* (Be strong. Be strong. And may we be strengthened.)
Insights by renowned rabbis.
American Jewish Committee joins case asking Supreme Court to restore workplace protections for minority faith sabbath observances.
Shabbat candles left unattended in flammable area believed to have sparked blaze which burned 2 Torah scrolls and other sacred objects.
Bnei Brak rabbi instructs volunteer first-responders with gun permit to keep their gun with them on Shabbat.
Read a variety of Torah articles on the parasha.
Israel Police Chief Rabbi Rami Brachyahu urges congregants to protect themselves with licensed firearms on Shabbat.
Different aspects of the parasha for your enjoyment.
Upper Galilee Regional Council informed that budgets for "Shabbat Yisraelit" events are frozen.
Following outcry from haredi parties, ministry, railway company present plan to spread work over weeknights to reduce work on Shabbat.
Minister Goldknopf says railroad work conducted on Shabbat violates coalition agreements between Likud and haredi parties.
This year 5783, as occurs about one-third of the time, Shabbat Parashat Miketz falls on Rosh Chodesh Tevet which is on Hanukkah..And...