Shabbat

David Bannett, inventor of Shabbat elevator, passes away at 100

Bannett refused to patent any of his inventions, saying that he "only wanted to enhance Shabbat and help the Jewish People."

Remember Shabbat every day of the week

We can infuse our entire week with that sense of completeness by viewing everything through the lens of Shabbat,

White House to hold conference call with rabbi held hostage

After the hostage crisis in Beth Israel synagogue, the White House issued a call for support of the Colleyville community this Shabbat.

Synagogue torched near Hebron

Firefighters found distinct signs of arson at a Hebron synagogue that was burned over Shabbat.

A slippery Shabbat

halakhot related to snow and the application of salt – or ice melt – on Shabbat.

NY Mayor Elect Eric Adams moves inauguration to after Shabbat

New York City's next mayor moves inauguration from noon to after sundown so Orthodox Jews can attend.

Shabbat or Hanukkah candles: Which should have come first?

Imagine you only have money for one set of candles - Shabbat or Hannukah - which to choose and why?

Religious Jews forced to board plane and desecrate Shabbat

Religious Jews arriving to pay condolences to family of Eli Kay made to board plane under threat of arrest and desecrate Shabbat.

Care of potted plants during Shmitta

There is a difference between indoor houseplants and those on a balcony; the halakha for those in hi-rise apartments sans a Shabbat elevator

Hebron is awaiting the masses for upcoming Shabbat celebration

Arutz Sheva speaks to Yishai Fleisher, international spokesman for Hebron, about the upcoming Shabbat Hebron.

Tel Aviv mayor pushing to open light rail on Shabbat

Ron Huldai demands light rail train operate on Shabbat. 'It's like a horizontal Shabbat elevator, stopping at every station.'

Rabbi permits wounded veteran to use medical cannabis on Shabbat

Ruling applies only to specific case in question where painkillers are ineffective and veteran suffers unbearable pain.

Bennett refuses calls from Putin during Shabbat

Russian president makes repeated calls on Saturday, to be told that the Israeli PM will only talk on the phone on Shabbat for urgent matters

PM Bennett to spend Shabbat in Russia

Prime Minister Bennett has elected to spend Shabbat in Russia after a lengthy but "warm and positive" meeting with Russian President Putin

Joe Lieberman: I thank Shabbat for my political career

Former US Senator Joe Lieberman speaks to Arutz Sheva about the meaning of Shabbat at the Shabbat Unplugged first Israeli Conference.

'Shabbat doesn't belong to haredim more than secular Israelis'

'Shabbat needs to be a source of agreements, not of division,' Communications Min. Hendel says.

Live: 1st Israeli Conference on Shabbat, Society & Economics

Joe Lieberman, Minister Matan Kahana, and Israeli Chief Rabbi David Lau join first ever Conference on Shabbat, Society, and Economics.

Abu Kabir Forensics Institute to remain open on Shabbat

Health Minister didn't respond when asked to allow Abu Kabir to work nights, but when Arab MKs pressed for Shabbat opening, he agreed.

What should a religious PM do on Shabbat?

What does Israel's first-ever religious Prime Minister do on the Jewish 'day off' and how does this fit into existing halacha?

The importance of Torah study on Shabbat and Holidays

The quality time the holidays and Shabbat afford us forTorah study lets us live an active life combined with Torah, without having to choose

The light at the end of the week

This has been a depressing week for Americans, but there's a light coming at its end. And it is one that cannot be taken away from us.Op-ed.

Sabbath-observant residents win condominium elevator conflict

New Jersey condo to resume Shabbat elevator service after settling with residents who sued.

Likud MK decries criticism of Netanyahu for Shabbat phone call

"Everyone who isn't religious makes phone calls on Shabbat," Steinitz explains.

Outrage after Netanyahu congratulates gold medalist on Shabbat

Haredim outraged after opposition leader desecrates Shabbat by posting video congratulating Linoy Ashram. Likud apologizes.

Plane crash victims from Ukraine to be buried before Shabbat

The bodies of three victims of a small plane crash in Ukraine will be brought for burial in England on a special flight before Shabbat.

New initiative to help Jews in Arab countries keep Shabbat

Anti-assimilation group Yad L'Achim reaches out to Jews in Arab countries, helping them keep the Sabbath.

Sudden stoppage of NJ building's Shabbat elevator sparks lawsuit

Elevator was essential for elderly and disabled observant residents to leave their apartments on Shabbat and holidays.

Yamina minister lies about haredi support for Shabbat compromise

Minister for Religious Affairs Matan Kahana made claim in Knesset plenum, only to be shot down by UTJ MK Uri Maklev.

Emiratis and diplomats join special Shabbat dinner in Dubai

Diplomats and Emiratis join the Association of Gulf Jewish Communities for first in-person Shabbat dinner in Dubai.

Who cut the wires of Har Nof's eiruv?

Damage was done too close to evening to be fixed in time for last Shabbat in Jerusalem haredi neighborhood.

Halakhic ruling: Carry phones on Shabbat in Lod

Rabbi Chaim Shmila tells congregants danger to life presented by riots necessitates taking action to help authorities catch attackers/

Virginia Republicans to accommodate voting for Shabbat observers

Reversing previous decision, Virginia Republican Party to allow voting before Shabbat, to accommodate Orthodox Jews and 7th Adventists.

Amid protest, US reverses Shabbat launch of business relief fund

Following criticism from Jewish business owners, federal aid program for entertainment industry won't launch on the Sabbath.

Yeshiva dean: Carry a cell phone - even on Shabbat

Following spurt of Arab attacks on Jews, Rabbi Eliyahu Mali, dean of Jaffa yeshiva, tells students to carry mobile phones even on Shabbat.

NBA great Paul Pierce fired by ESPN following racy video

Pierce, 43, had been a regular contributor on multiple ESPN shows since retiring from basketball in 2017.

Russian Space Day, the Mimouna and me

The anniversary of Russia's space launch is celebrated in Russia, but I celebrate it as the day I was punished for keeping Shabbat. Op-ed.

18-yr-old wants to be first Shabbat observant baseball player

Orthodox Jewish high school baseball player, ranked 14 in Nevada, wants to play pro ball while observing Shabbat.

Erev Pesach on Shabbat - a calendrical puzzle

Today we grin and bear Erev Pesach on Shabbat; the Talmudic sages vigorously debated it.

When Erev Pesach falls on Shabbat

Erev Pesach occurring on Shabbat is special, for out of the sanctity of Shabbat, the idea of ​​Pesach can be understood in deeper way.

Trump impeachment trial will pause for Shabbat

Impeachment trial to pause for Shabbat after David Schoen, Trump’s lawyer, requests accommodation.

Jewish teen scouted by MLB won't play on Shabbat

High schooler Elie Kligman, dreams of being the first Orthodox Jewish MLB player, and he will never play on Shabbat.

Significant decrease in verified COVID cases among haredim

A significant decrease of 25 percent in verified cases of the virus in the haredi sector was recorded over Shabbat.

The miracle of Bubby's menorah

Every Shabbat Bubbie would shine the silver candelabrum and pray, "May my mazel (luck) always shine!" Then someone stole her menorah.

Knesset committee: Hundreds of buses virtually empty on Shabbat

MKs argue that laws on Shabbat transportation are there to restrict it, not permit it.

Yisrael Beytenu to propose: Open businesses on Shabbat

Liberman argues that allowing businesses to operate on Shabbat will help the economy recover from the crisis caused by the pandemic.

Watch: Shabbat melody from Northern IDF base

Staff Sgt. Yitzhak Eliezer welcomes the Shabbat with this special rendition of Shalom Aleichem from his base in northern Israel.

The Shabbat of Senator Joe Liberman

Former US Senator speaks to Shabbat UNPLUGGED founder about the importance of Shabbat to the Jewish people.

Women's prayer services

This week's Ask the Rabbi feature also includes swaying during prayer and why golf is not played on Shabbat.

Hosting at a distance

Chief Rabbis in wake of COVID-19: Keep this Shabbat

Unprecedented joint call from Chief Rabbis of the world for Jewry to unite this Shabbat as a spiritual response to the coronavirus

Hashem and Man at Yale

Dozens of bus lines that had been operating on Shabbat canceled

A policy of many years of 'looking away' from dozens of lines that operated on Shabbat has ended . Lapid fumes: 'We won't give in.'

The singer who found his passion for music after 70 years

Martin Meir Widerker, a former child musical prodigy, gathers team of the greatest Hasidic singers for the 'Shabbos Malka' project.

Last bus before Shabbat? 'Don't get on!'

Elad rabbi warns residents not to travel on Friday afternoon without absolute certainty of reaching their destination before Shabbat.

Again: Demonstrators protest Tel Aviv Shabbat buses

More than 200 people protest outside the home of Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai against the Shabbat bus routes.

Gideon Sa'ar: How I started observing Shabbat

Gideon Sa'ar and his wife, TV anchor Geula Even-Sa'ar have a 'pluralistic home.' He observes and I'm respectful,' Geula says.

IDF to arrange Shabbat parental visits to bases

Committee established to examine issue, following complaints from parents who were not allowed to visit several large bases on weekends.

Additional cities to run public transportation on Shabbat

Hod Hasharon, Herzliya, Rishon Lezion, Bat Yam and Kfar Saba planning to join Shabbat public transportation project.

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.

They missed out on Uman, will be compensated for NIS 11,000

The airline's lawyers argued that the plaintiffs were looking for an excuse not to fly so they could demand their money back.