Shabbat

Shabbat offers emotional renewal, stronger family bonds, and surprising benefits for modern life, even in a secular world.

A practical guide to handling electric appliances on the holy day

Honoring Shabbat isn’t just about pleasure - it’s about clean clothes, a tidy home and all the thoughtful details that show how special the day is.

A fascinating exploration of the halachic basis for prohibiting electricity on Shabbat

Creating connections through shared meals: Examining the tradition of 'throwing' bread during Shabbat dinners and its halakhic implications

How should an observant Jew from Israel who flies to New York on Saturday night, where it's still Shabbat, conduct themselves? And why isn't Shabbat observed simultaneously worldwide? A fascinating halakhic exploration from the Talmud.

The importance of placing salt on the table before making the blessing of Hamotzi, both on Shabbat and weekdays

From the heart of Jerusalem, Israeli singer Yitzchak Meir shares his weekly journey through prayer, music, family, and Torah

How Shabbat helps Israeli singer Itzik Orlev reset, reconnect, and refocus for the week ahead

From virtual candle lighting to Tunisian couscous and quiet city strolls, Shabbat becomes a sacred pause in the life of Israeli artist Kobi Oz

What to do if family members invited us for Shabbat, and we're not sure if tithes and offerings were separated from the fruits and vegetables?

The complete guide to understanding face coloring prohibitions on Shabbat, applying dry powder to the face, and using powder over makeup

Humanity lives and acts across time and space, yet our endeavors do not occur in a void. To fulfill our divine purpose, the Creator provides us with sacred points of connection. These are found in both time and space, revealing holiness within the spiritual barrenness of the world. What are these connections? How do they benefit us, and how can we connect to the sacred through them?

He cooks Shabbat meals himself, reenacts the weekly Torah portion with his family, and sings "Eshet Chayil" to his own tune at the Shabbat table. Enjoy a Shabbat questionnaire, and a free download of "Eshet Chayil" from Golan Azulai's new album.

From Friday meals with friends to heartfelt Tehillim circles, this Shabbat story celebrates warmth, tradition, and community

Is it permissible to wash the many dishes that accumulated after the third meal of Shabbat?

For Shai Gabso, Shabbat means stepping outside routine, reconnecting with family, and finding peace in the stillness.

How Koby Aflalo's Shabbat brings him closer to his family, his faith, and himself

The perfect reading guide for Shabbat observers: What you need to know about marking your place while reading

For Israeli singer Amir Benayoun, Shabbat is a day of contrasts—soul-searching and joy, quiet study and family connection—all wrapped into one perfect whole.