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חסימות הכבישים והרחובות של החרדים בשבת: שכונת הסופרים בבני ברק

Cities in Israel are changing radically: 'The neighborhood will become fully ultra-Orthodox'

Shabbat wars: In Bnei Brak, they went from blocking a street in a mixed neighborhood to a complete ban on entry; In Safed, people from other cities come to demonstrate in front of buses that don't even pass through the city; even the entrance to Jerusalem was blocked

ynet correspondents | 10.10.26

‘I suddenly discovered I could wear makeup on Shabbat’: The rise of kosher cosmetics

For observant women, ordinary makeup can present halachic problems on Shabbat and holidays. Mineral powder products carrying rabbinic approval are offering an alternative to long-wear cosmetics, sleeping on their backs and other elaborate workarounds

Limor Gal | 09.18.26

Jerusalem cafe officially closes its doors on Saturday: 'Became a focal point of friction and danger'

After riots, attempted break-ins, and blocking the doors became part of the cafe's Shabbat routine, its Jews for Jesus owners decided to close. 'The decision was made with a heavy heart - out of a desire to lower the flames,' said the CEO

Gilad Cohen | 09.03.26

Why closing one fashion site made so many Israelis angry? When did Shabbat become the enemy?

Opinion: Shabbat observance has become a culture-war battleground, from outrage over a fashion site closing for a day to kosher restaurants facing backlash and Tel Aviv residents fighting plans for a ritual bath. What happened to mutual respect?

Shoshana Chen | 09.02.26

Israeli pop star shuts fashion site for Shabbat, sparking backlash

Odeya asks newly revived Adika to halt online sales on the Sabbath, winning praise from religious shoppers and boycott threats from critics

Meirav Crystal | 08.29.26

אוטובוסים תקועים על ידי המפגינים, מדובר בקווים של אגד שמגיעים מהצפון לירושלים

'The police ran away': Haredi protesters block buses entering Jerusalem on Shabbat

Dozens of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators stranded 13 buses at the capital’s entrance as Shabbat transit protests also spread to Safed and Bnei Brak

Liran Tamari | 08.29.26

פעילי מפלגת הדמוקרטים מנסים למנוע ממפגינים חרדים לפרוץ לבית הקפה "בסמטה"

Even secular Jews observe Shabbat

Opinion: The battle over a Shabbat cafe in Jerusalem is a test of whether the city can remain Jewish without belonging to only one kind of Jew; a secular Shabbat may not follow halacha, but that does not make it any less Jewish

Einat Levi | 08.07.26

שוטרים מפזרים הפגנת חרדים בקפה הסמטה בירושלים

'Aggressive step to secularize Jerusalem': Haredi protesters vow to continue fight against cafe open on Shabbat

For a third Saturday, ultra-Orthodox protesters rallied outside Jerusalem’s Café Basimta over its Shabbat opening, reigniting tensions over religion, neighborhood identity, licensing and alleged missionary activity

Shilo Freid | 08.02.26

Ultra-Orthodox protest Jerusalem café open on Shabbat as religious supporters rally behind it

Dozens demonstrate outside Cafe BaSimta for a second consecutive Saturday, while hundreds of customers — including observant Jews who walked across the city — came to support the business and call for 'a Jerusalem for everyone'

Idan Bloemhof | 07.11.26

Shabbat or the Knicks? New York’s Jewish basketball fans face a holy dilemma

What's a Sabbath-observant Knicks fan supposed to do: the Knicks will appear in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, but Game 2 will be played on Saturday and Game 7 – if the series goes that far – will also fall on the day of rest

Daniel Edelson, New York | 06.02.26

הפוסט של הילה טוב, שבו היא מאשימה דתיים ב"השתלטות" וב"אצבע בעין"

'Kippah-wearers with weapons': Social activist warns of 'religious takeover' of Tel Aviv

A viral post by activist Hila Tov sparked backlash after she said religious groups are trying to reshape Tel Aviv’s public space and warns against 'political Jewish projects of religious Zionism', drawing accusations of hatred and self-antisemitism

Alexandra Lukash | 05.18.26

Good Shabbos, America

Opinion: Zaidy Mordecha did not give up on Shabbat when he immigrated to the US, even while living in poverty; The US president's declaration of this coming weekend as a 'national Shabbat' in a tribute to Judaism is his victory

Shoshana Chen | 05.15.26

מטוס של חברת ישראייר. החברה החלה במהלך שבסופו תפעיל גם מטוןסים רחבי גוף

Israir CEO summoned to meet with ultra-Orthodox representatives over Shabbat flights

'A commotion over nothing': Amid threats of a Haredi boycott over flights on Shabbat, Israir CEO Uri Sirkis claims that the storm surrounding the company's operations is due to its current success

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Shilo Freid | 05.07.26

Trump declares a 'national Sabbath' as part of Jewish American Heritage Month

The national Sabbath will take place next week during the Torah portion of Bamidbar; Trump: 'we honor Jewish Americans' role in shaping the story of our Nation'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.05.26

Massachusetts college accused of denying Orthodox Jewish student Sabbath access

Brandeis Center complaint says Williams College refused to provide manual dorm key for Shabbat, leaving the student locked out for long periods and denying equal access to campus housing and meals

Itamar Eichner | 04.24.26

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