Shabbat

A major fire broke out at the Carmelit station, but the trains weren’t running, and lives were spared

Between professional games and sleepless nights with a newborn, this 24-year-old athlete finds his balance and spiritual recharge in Shabbat

How a famous Israeli fashion designer and singer gave up wealth and fame to return to Jewish faith and inspire others through music

Yaniv Swisa, who has been managing one of the world's leading circus troupes for years, recently decided to start putting on tefillin and wearing tzitzit. "I decided I can't lie to Hashem, so I started closing the circus on Shabbat." For the first time, he's offering a unique show for the religious community.

Harel Zion was set to compete in a youth boxing tournament to crown the country's champion. He withdrew at the last moment because it was held on Shabbat. "I want to be like Omer Adam, who doesn't perform on Shabbat," he explains.

Practical guidance on caring for children before Shabbat ends, based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Practical guidance on Shabbat activities based on rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Understanding the rules of clapping and other rhythmic activities on the sacred day

Practical Shabbat laws every Jew should know: whistling, noisemakers, and more according to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

A practical guide to handling plants on Shabbat - learn what's permitted and what's not according to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's rulings

Discover whether it's permitted to wash hands in a sink connected to garden irrigation and if you can discard fruit pits on the ground - practical Shabbat laws based on the rulings of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Essential Shabbat laws: Learn Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's rulings on medication for children and perfume use on the holy day

Understanding when medications are allowed on the holy day according to Jewish law

A practical guide to Shabbat observance and food storage rules

A Tel Aviv resident named Gil Melamed recently took to Facebook with a charged post after the city's water service provider, Mei Avivim, requested a water meter check on Shabbat.

A practical guide to Shabbat dishwashing: what's permitted and what's forbidden

Daily insights into Jewish law: when you can fold laundry and make your bed on Shabbat

Understanding the practical applications of Shabbat laws in daily life

Is it permissible to grate vegetables for immediate consumption? Daily halachic rulings based on the decisions of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef

Essential halachic rulings for everyday Jewish life: Learn practical guidance about food preparation on Shabbat