Shabbat

The Torah teaches the power of delaying gratification and finding meaning in patience, faith, and the sacred rhythm of time

What did Shabbat look like for Rav Elyashiv? A powerful glimpse into the relentless Torah devotion of a giant of our generation.

A clear guide to the customs observed during the Omer, including rules about weddings, music, haircuts, and celebrations

A surprising study and timeless Jewish wisdom reveal how intention can transform ordinary actions into spiritually powerful mitzvot

Reb Moshe Stern refused to take payment for a refrigerator repair just before Shabbat. Soon afterward, an unexpected chain of events transformed his small business.

He canceled a Torah class for the first time in years. Then the Steipler said seven words that explained everything.

Discover the deeper meaning of Shabbat HaGadol, the miracles, redemption, faith, and spiritual greatness before Pesach

A practical guide to Yom Tov halachot: food preparation, fire use, muktzeh, candle lighting, carrying, and the mitzvah of simchat Yom Tov

When staying true to your values might hurt someone else, what is the right thing to do? A thoughtful dilemma for meaningful family discussion.

Alone in solitary, a Jewish prisoner cried out through a Shabbat song. Rabbi Asher Kovalsky shares the moment that transformed his fate.

Unforgettable, uplifting moments from the life of Rebbetzin Batya Berg, who grew up keeping Shabbat in the heart of communist Russia.

One room. Stale bread. Shared mattresses. From those humble beginnings rose a legacy of Torah leadership. A powerful story of sacrifice, faith, and the small acts that shape generations.

Feeling the Friday pressure? Discover simple, practical tips to prepare for Shabbat calmly and on time, so you can welcome the Queen of Shabbat with joy instead of stress.

As gunfire raged around him at the Nova festival massacre, Barak Nixon hid for eight hours in a portable toilet and made a desperate promise to Hashem that he would never forget.

After years of frustration in Torah learning, one former attorney reached his breaking point on a cliff overlooking Jerusalem. What happened next reveals the life changing power of thanking Hashem.

From fish bones to laundry baskets, these ten common scenarios explain when selecting on Shabbat becomes a violation and when it is permitted according to Yalkut Yosef.

Think you’re truly honoring Shabbat? These nine practical rulings from Yalkut Yosef will refine your Friday preparation, elevate your meals, and sharpen your mindset.

In an always-on world, one day each week opens a different kind of space: less striving, more presence, deeper connection to the people around us, to ourselves, and to what truly matters.

What makes the weekly day of rest so special? Rabbi Zamir Cohen offers a clear, no-nonsense take on the power of Shabbat and why it matters in Judaism.

His brakes gave out. The bike was flying. He was certain it was over. Then one uncomfortable memory from the synagogue flashed through his mind and everything shifted.