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.

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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.

Tzomet Institute approves hot water on Shabbat in 2 resorts

For first time, Tzomet Institute grants technological approval to Shabbat hot water system for two guest houses in Israel.

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Carlebach singer Benyamin Steinberg's new single - "L'cha Dodi"

Steinberg, student of the late Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, releases new song to the words of Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz's traditional Shabbat hymn.

Israeli high school students teach Australians about Shabbat

An unusual story from Sivan Rahav-Meir's column in the Yediot Aharonot newspaper.

Why was the kosher restaurant boycotted?

Morris Haziza, owner of the kosher Agadir Jerusalem branch: 'Why boycott someone who wants to preserve his religion?'

Prayer for Jerusalem in communities worldwide

This upcoming Shabbat, communities around the world will mark 'Jerusalem Day' by reciting a special prayer written by leading rabbis.

Protests against Shabbat desecration due to Eurovision

'We cannot accept a situation in which the most elementary values ​​of our people are trampled on all sides.'

Eurovision on Shabbat: Chief Rabbi Lau's request

Rabbi Lau requests that the Jewish people refrain from working ten minutes before candle lighting and ten minutes after the end of Shabbat.

PM: Most Shabbat violators not Jewish

PM Netanyahu tells haredi parties most who would violate Shabbat for Eurovision are not Jewish, govt. does not run event.

Haredi MKs demand rabbis be consulted for public work on Sabbath

UTJ reportedly demanding committee including haredi rabbis be consulted to determine what public works must be carried out on Sabbath.

Celebrating Shabbat in Poway, a week after the deadly shooting

Jewish community comes together for 'Shabbat of healing' 1 week after deadly shooting at Chabad of Poway.

Only in Israel: Kabbalat Shabbat for Eurovision tourists

About 10,000 tourists are expected to be in the Tel Aviv area for the Eurovision contest which will take place during the week of May 12.

How do you fly a spaceship on Shabbat?

Meet the kosher supervisors aiding the Beresheet spacecraft's religious team members adhere to Jewish law while charting a path to the moon.

'Shabbat bus' to continue? It depends who you ask

Labor party says judge ruled in favor of buses on the Shabbat, while Shas says the opposite.

Tiberias mayor continues 'Shabbat wars'

Mayor announces public transportation to run on Shabbat, appears to criticize Shabbat observant business owner.

UK Chief Rabbi’s ‘Lecha Dodi’ school sing-a-long goes viral

Video of primary schools nationwide singing with the Chief Rabbi ahead of Shabbat UK is an internet hit.

Family who operated pub on Shabbat asks public's forgiveness

Family operating Ashdod pub 25 years ago publishes ad asking forgiveness from residents 'for causing public Sabbath desecration'.

El Al offers 'Shabbat Flight' passengers free tickets to Europe

Israel's national airline says it never tried to place blame on religious passengers for mishaps during infamous 'Shabbat Flight' from NYC.

Watch: El Al incident video altered, maligning haredim

Video of haredi passengers singing joyfully on plane edited, replacing soundtrack with hostile confrontation.

Senior rabbi: Either El Al apologize or face boycott

Haredi community threatening massive boycott on Israeli carrier if it does not apologize for forcing religious Jews to desecrate Shabbat.

Media anti-haredi bias made it easy to spread fake news

El Al CEO admits: Haredim didn't riot on 'Shabbat Flight'

El Al CEO speaks with senior rabbi who was on board the "Shabbat Flight", tells him "there was no physical violence."

Haredi passengers file multi-million dollar suit against El Al

Passengers sue Israel's national airline over Sabbath flight controversy, demand airline admit no violence took place on flight.

El-Al sponsored Sabbath of Unity