Shabbat

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.

A guide to the permissibility of measuring body temperature on Shabbat and how to handle thermometer use according to Jewish law

Although we typically assume that people continue their usual routine in prayers and other matters, when it comes to Birkat Hamazon on Shabbat, there is reasoning that challenges this assumption

Running deep dive: When is it allowed on the day of rest?

Shabbat in Israel transcends sectors and worldviews. Shelly Yachimovich, chair of the Labor Party, praised Shabbat and opposed shopping centers opening on this day, stating, "It's not a secular-religious struggle. It's just about money, not to mention greed."

The deep meaning, structure, and customs of the Jewish ritual that marks the transition from holiness to weekday

Navigating Shabbat play: A guide to toys that make noise but don't require batteries

Is it permissible to watch TV on Shabbat if someone else turns it on? How should children be kept away from screens?

A warm guide to common questions about tefillin: when to wear them, what they mean, and why we don’t wear them on Shabbat