News for Shabbat Observance Shalva Band "Dares to Dream” to keep Shabbat at EurovisionThe 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 marketJerusalem Chief Rabbi Aryeh Stern tours Machane Yehuda market shortly before Shabbat to observe Sabbath observance by business. Senior IDF officer removes 'Observe Sabbath Decorum' signsTraining base complex commander removes signs in dining rooms prohibiting smoking and mobile phone use on Shabbat and holidays. The Israeli entrepreneur who discovered ShabbatAdam 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 holidayEl 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 athletesSupreme Court receives petition to stop discrimination against Sabbath-observant athletes among professional sports associations in Israel. Jewish woman sues county for pulling job offerOrthodox Jewish woman sues Dallas County for allegedly rescinding a job offer over her Shabbat observance. Store owners petition mandatory Shabbat closuresClaiming the mandatory closure of stores on Shabbat in accordance with the law is illegal, store owners petition city hall. We respect women!The Torah teaches us to hold Jewish Women in the highest regard. Labor Court Nixes Shabbat Soccer GamesPlayers score victory as they turn to Labor Court against management decision to play on Sabbath. 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 DiscriminatoryAvishai Brett, who is demanding to be allowed to participate in shooting championships on a day other than Shabbat, met with MK Ben-Dahan. |
