Shabbat
Shabbat Section in Hidabroot - A Selection of Invested Lessons and Articles on the Topic of Shabbat
“Shabbat Is My Oasis”: A Conversation with a Jerusalem Musician and Host
In the chaos of modern life, one woman finds peace, presence, and meaning in the quiet rhythm of Shabbat
From a Local Dream to a Global Undertaking: How One Idea is Changing Jews Worldwide
With challah for one shekel and millions participating in 350 cities, the international Shabbat Project continues to surprise even its founders
"The Jewish People Are Asking for Shabbat”: Rabbi Warren Goldstein on the Shabbat Project
He never imagined that within seven months, his idea would become a global project uniting thousands of Jews with a single goal: observing one Shabbat a year. An interview with the Shabbat Project's initiator, Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein, ahead of this year's festivities.
“A Sacred Pause for the Whole Nation”: Voices from Around the World Ahead of the Global Shabbat
With only two days to go, excitement builds as Jews from every background - religious and secular, young old - prepare for one powerful Shabbat together
From South Africa to Israel: Celebrities Join the Global Shabbat Movement
With millions worldwide joining the "Keeping It Together" initiative, Israeli stars Oshri Cohen and Maya Buskila announce their participation, following in the footsteps of Paula Abdul
“Shabbat Is My Superpower”: Tamir Goodman on Faith, Rest, and Resilience
Former basketball star Tamir Goodman shares how keeping Shabbat fueled his athletic journey and why it’s more relevant than ever
One Shabbat, One People: Moving Testimonies from Around the World
Jews of all backgrounds share how a single Shabbat experience brought peace, joy, and spiritual renewal
Voices of Shabbat: A Global Tribute to a Sacred Day
From athletes to rabbis, leaders and artists share how Shabbat brings meaning, connection, and peace, just in time for the Shabbat Project.
Paula Abdul Joins the Shabbat Project
Global pop icon embraces the beauty of Shabbat in this video
Shabbat Unites: A South African Project Inspires Global Jewish Solidarity
How the Shabbat Project sparked spiritual connection and unity among Jews of all backgrounds
“Shabbat Reset My Life”: A Conversation with Musician-Turned-Chassid Roi Lavie
From rock concerts to Chabad teachings, Roi Lavie shares how Shabbat became the anchor of his week, and his soul
Finding Light in the Silence: A Musician's Transformative Shabbat Journey
How Shabbat reshaped the soul, career, and rhythm of musician Shai Dibo-Cohen
Recharging the Soul: A Personal Journey Through Shabbat
Singer and music producer Tomer Matana shares how Shabbat fuels his week with connection, tradition, and spiritual depth
Shabbat Is When Everything Shifts
A soulful conversation with Ilan Damari, lead singer of the band Madregot, about the meaning, rhythms, and joy of Shabbat
“A Day Unlike Any Other”: Tal Segev’s Personal Connection to Shabbat
From sweet traditions to spiritual renewal, Shabbat offers an accomplished Israeli singer, arranger, and producer a chance to reconnect with family, with himself, and with Hashem.
“A Sacred Pause in Time”: How Shabbat Refines the Soul
Israeli singer Elikam Botah reflects on the spiritual power of Shabbat, the melodies of Yemenite tradition, and the dream of sharing the day with the greats.
“Simply Being”: One Man’s Soulful Shabbat in the Judean Hills
How Shabbat became a time of inner stillness and connection for Israeli singer Yoni Genut
“A Sacred Rhythm”: How One Man Experiences Shabbat with Depth, Joy, and Renewal
From soulful singing to long meals and hours of Torah study, for Israeli singer Joshua Limoni, Shabbat is an immersive experience
Navigating Jewish Law: What’s Permitted on Shabbat When It Comes to Insects and Pets?
Practical Halachic (Jewish Legal) Guidance for the Jewish Home
Frozen on Shabbat: What Torah Law Says About Ice
Understanding how, when, and why we can or can't freeze water or melt ice on Shabbat
Can Children Perform Melachah (Prohibited Activity) on Shabbat?
What Jewish law says about kids and Shabbat restrictions
Can You Wear Makeup on Shabbat? A Practical Halachic Guide
A clear guide to common halachic (Jewish legal) questions about applying makeup and similar concerns on Shabbat
Bathing on Shabbat: What’s Permitted and What’s Not
From cold showers to children's pools—navigating Jewish law on washing and hygiene on Shabbat
What Is Lechem Mishneh? A Beginner’s Guide to the Double Loaves on Shabbat
Why two loaves of bread are placed on the Shabbat table—and what counts as a “whole” bread
Eating on Shabbat: What’s Obligatory, What’s Optional, and What’s Meaningful
A clear guide to the laws—and the spirit—of eating on Shabbat.
What You Can (and Can’t) Pray for on Shabbat
A beginner’s guide to Shabbat prayer etiquette—spiritual requests, early services, and synagogue customs
Shabbat Is Sacred: A Personal Take on Rest, Family, and Favorite Songs
A candid interview with Israeli singer Yishai Levi about the meaning of Shabbat, treasured moments, and who he would love to host or visit
“Shabbat Is My Source of Strength”: A Personal Glimpse into Israeli Singer Avi Benayoun's Day of Rest
From sunrise study to starry-eyed songs, this heartfelt interview reveals the meaning of Shabbat, family, and tradition
Shabbat is a Weekly Taste of Paradise
Israeli singer Ariel Zilber's heartfelt reflection on sacred rhythms, learning, and togetherness on Shabbat
The Shabbat Project: A Movement That’s Uniting Jews Worldwide
How one South African rabbi’s call to keep a single Shabbat sparked a global wave of unity, pride, and spiritual revival