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Shabbat

News and updates about Shabbat

Shabbat Shalom from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. INN's North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Updates continue from North America

Parashat Emor:

Why is Shabbat listed among the holidays?

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.

Why is Shabbat listed among the holidays?

New Program

How Women are Mastering Hilchos Shabbos Around the World

Online Program Based on HaGaon Rabbi Berkovits’s Renowned Curriculum.

How Women are Mastering Hilchos Shabbos Around the World

Appeal to Labor Minister:

'Shabbat is being erased from public life'

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 is being erased from public life'

Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

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.

Updates continue from North America

Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach from Israel!

Updates continue from North America

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.

Updates continue from North America

Shabbat HaChodesh:

Glass shards and royalty

We, the Jewish nation, reckon our national calendar from Nissan.

Glass shards and royalty

Shabbat vigil in Tel Aviv

Hostage families call for their immediate release

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.

Hostage families call for their immediate release

Shabbat Battle in Ra'anana:

Petitioners withdraw the lawsuit

The petitioners have conceded to the judge's recommendation and withdrawn their petition against the municipal tender requiring the opening of a restaurant on Shabbat.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.'

Petitioners withdraw the lawsuit

Yesh Atid MK:

'Open on Shabbat? I won't set foot there'

MK Elazar Stern (Yesh Atid) denounced a new shopping center for planning to remain open seven days a week.

'Open on Shabbat? I won't set foot there'

Hostage releases on Shabbat - trampling Israel's honor

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.

Hostage releases on Shabbat - trampling Israel's honor

Romi Gonen's mother:

'This is the reason Romi kept Shabbat after being freed'

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.

'This is the reason Romi kept Shabbat after being freed'

The first time in 67 weeks

Emily, Doron and Romi enjoy Friday night dinner at home

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.

Emily, Doron and Romi enjoy Friday night dinner at home

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Female Cabinet ministers, PMO employees light Shabbat candles

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.

Female Cabinet ministers, PMO employees light Shabbat candles

El Al announces Shabbat rescue flights from Amsterdam

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.

El Al announces Shabbat rescue flights from Amsterdam

Approaching two Holy Days and Shabbat

The uniqueness of Rosh Hashanah's joy - amidst trembling - and the special laws for this year.

Approaching two Holy Days and Shabbat

Shabbat Nachamu:

How to find consolation 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?

How to find consolation this year

Shabbat Hagadol: Redemption then, redemption now

It is a fundamental component of Pesach that the redemption from Egypt – our first national redemption – is the paradigm for the final redemption,

Shabbat Hagadol: Redemption then, redemption now

Shabbat Hagadol: Miracle of Miracles

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.

Shabbat Hagadol: Miracle of Miracles

Israeli comedian to keep Shabbat for the first time

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.

Israeli comedian to keep Shabbat for the first time

Important themes of Rav Yitzchok Hutner's teachings

Part 4: Shabbos as the source of all holiness.

Important themes of Rav Yitzchok Hutner's teachings

Office of the Chief Rabbi

The true meaning of Shalom: Shabbat for Israel

From the entrance to Kibbutz Be’eri in southern Israel, a message for Shabbat Shalom.

The true meaning of Shalom: Shabbat for Israel

A pure heart

Rabbi Zilberstein, shlita, recommended that everyone should take upon themselves two extra things to do for Shabbat.

A pure heart

President Herzog to keep Shabbat on Germany visit

Following public outcry, the Director-General of the President's Residence has clarified that state business will not be conducted on Shabbat.

President Herzog to keep Shabbat on Germany visit

Aviv Gefen mocks Channel 14 for not broadcasting 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.

Aviv Gefen mocks Channel 14 for not broadcasting on Shabbat

A dream come true:

Rabbi sings Shabbat song at composers synagogue in Gaza

Before entering Gaza, Lt. Col. (Res.) Rabbi Yoel Rakhel dreamed of singing 'Ya Ribon' at the site of the ancient Gaza synagogue.

Rabbi sings Shabbat song at composers synagogue in Gaza

Helmet-cam footage:

IDF soldiers sing Shabbat songs deep in the Gaza Strip

A camera on the helmet of an IDF soldier caught the moment his fellow soldiers took a break from the fighting to welcome Shabbat.

IDF soldiers sing Shabbat songs deep in the Gaza Strip

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Vienna Jewish community sets Shabbat table for captives

The Jewish community of Vienna, Austria, has set places at a Shabbat table for more than 200 people captured by Hamas.

Vienna Jewish community sets Shabbat table for captives

Sports fans demand games be moved from Saturdays

Fans claim the league management is joining the government in treating all fans as the same, at the expense of Shabbat.

Sports fans demand games be moved from Saturdays

Singer Lee Biran refuses to work on Shabbat

Singer Lee Biran tells of the realization that made him decide not to perform on Shabbat: 'You have to pause the game."

Singer Lee Biran refuses to work on Shabbat

Nitzavim Vayelach: End of the Hakhel

On this hakhel Shabbat, let’s gather with others in genuine unity and friendship.

Nitzavim Vayelach: End of the Hakhel

Youth steal Shabbat banquet in Ashdod

Several young men were caught on camera raiding the kitchen of a haredi synagogue.

Youth steal Shabbat banquet in Ashdod

Protesters handcuff themselves to Tel Aviv streetcar

Demonstrators handcuffed themselves to a Tel Aviv streetcar station to demand the service run on Shabbat.

Protesters handcuff themselves to Tel Aviv streetcar

Haaretz to end discrimination against Shabbat-observant workers

The publication has stopped publishing help wanted ads that exclude those who refuse to work on weekends.

Haaretz to end discrimination against Shabbat-observant workers

The Daily Portion / Some thoughts concerning Shabbat

We are obligated to add to Jewish identity another pillar: the pillar of Shabbat.

The Daily Portion / Some thoughts concerning Shabbat

Preparing for the 'Shabbat of Vision'

Words of wisdom before the Fast of the 9th of Av.

Preparing for the 'Shabbat of Vision'

Will the Chief Rabbinate allow cyber protection on Shabbat?

Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Lau, is trying to promote an in-depth discussion on the topic of cyber defense on Shabbat.

Will the Chief Rabbinate allow cyber protection on Shabbat?

Victory for residents asking for a Shabbat elevator

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.

Victory for residents asking for a Shabbat elevator

SCOTUS narrows when employers can veto religious accommodations

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

SCOTUS narrows when employers can veto religious accommodations

'Shemirat Shabbat Ke’Hilchata’ and the controversy it provoked

In his book ‘Shemirat Shabbat Ke’Hilchata’, Rabbi Neuwirth ztz”l, excelled in his precise work, and in consultations with professionals

'Shemirat Shabbat Ke’Hilchata’ and the controversy it provoked

Applause for Harry Styles fans who kept Shabbat

A crowd in London cheered on fans of Harry Styles who walked to the concert instead of violating Shabbat.

Applause for Harry Styles fans who kept Shabbat

The Daily Portion, Naso / May you be blessed . . . and protected too

In Israel, we have already read Naso, but in the Diaspora, it will be read this coming Shabbat.

The Daily Portion, Naso / May you be blessed . . . and protected too

The Daily Portion / Five elements of this past Shabbat

The Daily Portion / Five elements of this past Shabbat

All the Jewish details of King Charles’ coronation

King Charles' coronation will be held on Shabbat. Here are all the Jewish details, from Shabbat accommodations to Jerusalem oil.

All the Jewish details of King Charles’ coronation

We did it… No, you did not!

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.

We did it… No, you did not!

Shabbat Hagadol: In God we trust

The Israelites relied on God, making this a great Shabbat for future generations to remember.

Shabbat Hagadol: In God we trust

The Daily Portion / What do we take with us from Shabbat?

Can we see to it that the beauty of our day of rest stays with us all week?

The Daily Portion / What do we take with us from Shabbat?

Ben-Gvir:

'Synagogue demonstrators wouldn't behave that way at a mosque'

Minister responds to anti-government demonstrators who disturbed Shabbat prayers with loudspeakers and airhorns during his visit.

'Synagogue demonstrators wouldn't behave that way at a mosque'

The Daily Portion / Five matters pertaining to this Shabbat

"Chazak, chazak, venitchazeik"* (Be strong. Be strong. And may we be strengthened.)

The Daily Portion / Five matters pertaining to this Shabbat

Shabbat BeShabbato

Insights by renowned rabbis.

Shabbat BeShabbato

SCOTUS urged to restore Shabbat accommodations for US workers

American Jewish Committee joins case asking Supreme Court to restore workplace protections for minority faith sabbath observances.

SCOTUS urged to restore Shabbat accommodations for US workers

Satmar Beit Midrash burns down over Shabbat

Shabbat candles left unattended in flammable area believed to have sparked blaze which burned 2 Torah scrolls and other sacred objects.

Satmar Beit Midrash burns down over Shabbat

Rabbi calls on haredi volunteers to carry guns on Shabbat

Bnei Brak rabbi instructs volunteer first-responders with gun permit to keep their gun with them on Shabbat.

Rabbi calls on haredi volunteers to carry guns on Shabbat

Shabbat B'Shabbato - Yitro

Read a variety of Torah articles on the parasha.

Shabbat B'Shabbato - Yitro

Israel Police chief rabbi:

Rabbis should tell congregants to carry firearms on Shabbat

Israel Police Chief Rabbi Rami Brachyahu urges congregants to protect themselves with licensed firearms on Shabbat.

Rabbis should tell congregants to carry firearms on Shabbat

Shabbat B'Shabbato for Beshalach

Different aspects of the parasha for your enjoyment.

Shabbat B'Shabbato for Beshalach

'We're examining the project':

Culture Ministry freezes program that ran on Shabbat

Upper Galilee Regional Council informed that budgets for "Shabbat Yisraelit" events are frozen.

Culture Ministry freezes program that ran on Shabbat

Minister Regev orders reduced railway work on Shabbat

Following outcry from haredi parties, ministry, railway company present plan to spread work over weeknights to reduce work on Shabbat.

Minister Regev orders reduced railway work on Shabbat

UTJ chair demands Minister Regev stop railroad work on Shabbat

Minister Goldknopf says railroad work conducted on Shabbat violates coalition agreements between Likud and haredi parties.

UTJ chair demands Minister Regev stop railroad work on Shabbat

The essence of Light: Miketz, Hanukkah, and Rosh Chodesh Tevet:

This year 5783, as occurs about one-third of the time, Shabbat Parashat Miketz falls on Rosh Chodesh Tevet which is on Hanukkah..And...

The essence of Light: Miketz, Hanukkah, and Rosh Chodesh Tevet: