Shabbat

Merav Berger's daughter, Agam, is missing in Gaza. She talks about keeping faith, the first contact from her daughter, and how she gets through each day.

Why do people who observe Torah and mitzvot get angry less?

More than a medical milestone, the eighth day marks a divine intersection — when a newborn moves from creation’s natural order into God’s eternal covenant

The Subbotniks are a community with ties to the Jewish people. Some are non-Jews drawn to Shabbat, while others have embraced conversion. Pre-Holocaust, they numbered in the tens of thousands, sparking significant discussions among Jewish scholars.

An Arab colleague introduced a Jewish clerk to powerful pamphlets, a soldier became an enthusiastic distributor, and one surprising scholar emerged. Rabbi David Shalom Naki, the author of "In Halacha and Agada," continues to receive inspiring feedback.

How to encourage our loved ones to strengthen their mitzvah observance.

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