Shabbat

From the heart of Jerusalem, Israeli singer Yitzchak Meir shares his weekly journey through prayer, music, family, and Torah

The deep meaning, structure, and customs of the Jewish ritual that marks the transition from holiness to weekday

Why do we light Shabbat candles, and what makes this mitzvah so significant? Explore the Rambam’s laws of Shabbat candle lighting, including when to light, who is obligated, which oils and wicks may b...

Why are some activities forbidden on Shabbat even when they are not among the 39 melachot? This Daily Rambam lesson explores the rabbinic safeguards surrounding Shabbat, with practical laws involving...

What makes an area truly enclosed according to Jewish law? This Daily Rambam lesson explores the detailed laws of carrying on Shabbat, including the size and purpose of enclosed areas, valid partition...

This Daily Rambam lesson explores the detailed laws of carrying and transferring objects on Shabbat, including private and public domains, water, balconies, courtyards, and other practical situations....

What makes a knot, repair, construction, or act of trapping forbidden on Shabbat? This Daily Rambam lesson explores practical laws of tying and untying, sewing and tearing, building and demolishing, c...

A profound insight into the power of Shabbat as a source of spiritual repair, revealing how even past failures can be transformed through reflection, growth, and reconnecting to holiness.

For centuries, people have dreamed of a machine that could do all their work. The Torah reveals the greatest labor saver has existed for over 3,000 years: When we keep Shabbat, blessing rests on our e...

In this inspiring episode, Rabbi Ephy Greene explores the deeper meaning of Shabbat and why it is called the source of all blessings. Far more than a day of rest, Shabbat is a weekly opportunity to st...