Shabbat

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