Shabbat

After waiting years for a pregnancy, and with a birth that will be profoundly different from planned, Revital Shamir draws strength from memories of her husband Moti, who was killed in a surprise attack: "Moti would want us to be happy and to move forward, and that's exactly what we will do."

From the Seven Species to Kiddush on Shabbat, discover why the vine became a timeless Jewish symbol of joy, fertility, blessing, and redemption

How hot food became a symbol of honoring Shabbat, survived persecution in Europe, and remains a powerful expression of Jewish identity

How Thoughtful Preparation and Customs Enrich the Shabbat Experience for the Entire Family

A concise and practical guide

My son doesn't take Ritalin on Shabbat, and as a result, he can't concentrate on his studies. Is it permissible for him to take the medication?

Is it permissible to give ADHD medication on Shabbat if it affects the ability to enjoy Shabbat meals?

Explore how Shabbat observance connects us to our purpose, reflects belief in creation, and serves as an eternal sign of our bond with G-d

How Shabbat Shaped the Global Calendar and Outlasted Empires

Discover why observing Shabbat is central to Judaism.

Discover four powerful practices that strengthen spiritual protection, deepen faith, and reinforce the unity and shared responsibility of the Jewish people.

Students from AMIT Modi'in High School worked for months to participate in the world robotics competition finals in Texas, but at the crucial moment, they decided to give it up for Shabbat. In a special interview, three of the delegation members talk about their significant sacrifice and true victory.

How One Jewish Barber’s Bold Decision Inspired a London Community

Centuries before science discovered nuclear fusion, Jewish sages wrote that starlight comes from fire — a 2,000-year-old insight that anticipated one of astronomy’s greatest revelations

Two weeks after committing to keep Shabbat, Hila left the party—just in time.

After losing his son in a car accident on the eve of Shabbat, Moshe Sagron initiated a national quiz on Shabbat laws. "My goal is for as many children as possible to know the laws, and for Shabbat to be observed in as many homes as possible," he explains. As the quiz enters its 18th year, he's sharing his moving story and remarkable initiative.

From digestion to heart health and ancient traditions — why apples deserve a daily spot in your diet year-round

Every Shabbat, approximately 200 girls attend the Tehillim organized by Vered Halili from Beitar Illit. She walks over an hour to meet them and buys gifts and valuable prizes with her money. "I'm not willing to give up; it's my privilege," she declares in an inspiring conversation. And what happened on the day she thought not to come?

How One Young Educator Rediscovered His Jewish Roots and Found His Soul Through the Light of Shabbat

During their week of *sheva brachot*, Shelly Erlich and her husband faced tragedy when her brother was killed in an accident. Eleven years later, Shelly and her sisters perform a play that embraces the pain alongside joy, and continuity alongside the enduring memory of their brother.