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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

The Sabbath was meant to create empty space to step away from daily activity and engage in reflection, learning and personal development

Leadership and the empty calendar: Do managers really need to be busy all the time?

Torah portion Vayakhel teaches us that a person who does not know how to use free time to revive their spirit is, in effect, extinguishing themselves; Leadership does not begin when the calendar is full, but when there is finally space in it to think

Ziv Elul | 03.12.26

For first time, free Shabbat public transport to Ben Gurion Airport launches with new Route

Route 711 of the 'Na'im Busofash' initiative will stop at Ben Gurion Airport en route between Shoham and Tel Aviv, funded by 12 local authorities; a Tel Aviv deputy mayor said municipalities are stepping in where the government has left a gap

Sivan Hilaie | 02.12.26

Former hostages describe keeping Shabbat in Hamas tunnels: ‘I felt God was with us’

Segev Kalfon and Matan Angrest said they tried to keep Shabbat and Jewish rituals while held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, singing prayers, making improvised Kiddush and Havdalah and holding on to tradition in isolation deep inside the tunnels

Shilo Freid | 11.18.25

How much it really costs to keep the Sabbath

Since October 7, more Israelis have embraced Shabbat observance, driving a surge in demand for Sabbath-friendly products, from electric hot plates and water urns to pre-cut toilet paper, espresso machines and even Shabbat-compatible flights

Shoshana Chen | 11.14.25

Neuroscience research finds a great reason to observe Shabbat

A recently published study found that people who take a regular weekly day of rest sleep better, feel less tired, and experience overall improvements in mental health; In other words: Sabbath observance—an ancient and restrictive religious practice—suddenly gains scientific validity; Taking a break from the rat race for a day and a half is good for everyone, believers and non-believers alike

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 09.28.25

Fundamental lessons for life: This week's Torah portion, Nitzavim

Nitzavim, which means standing, is always read the Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah and is one of the shortest portions in the entire Torah; It answers the question of whether God is more like our father or king

Hillel Fuld | 09.18.25

Public debate intensifies over Shabbat openings at Israel's biggest mall

Ramot Hasharon legal adviser, Micha Blum, says city obligated to enforce existing bylaws and issue fines to businesses that open on Saturday; Haredi leaders threaten boycott if regulations not enforced; city working to develop a new policy

Shilo Freid | 04.02.25

Shabbat wars: Inside the high-stakes culture war for the soul of Israeli retail

Opinion: As ultra-Orthodox boycotts target BIG’s Shabbat operations, a fiery clash over consumer freedom, religious tradition and corporate power could reshape Israel’s cultural and economic landscape

Dr. Amit Serusi | 04.01.25

Freed hostage Agam Berger urges national unity in first video message after captivity

In her first video since returning from Gaza, freed IDF lookout urges Israelis to unite and help bring hostages home, noting Hamas welcomed internal divisions; she recounts refusing to cook for Hamas terrorists on Shabbat while in captivity

Ynet | 02.17.25

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