Shabbat

Free buses to run between Ben-Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv during Shabbat for first time

Na'im Besofash, a private bus initiative, will add a stop at Ben-Gurion Airport on line 711 to allow those who fly on Shabbat to easily and affordably reach Tel Aviv.

 Buses in central Jerusalem, February 12, 2025
Over 100 Jewish-Israelis participate in the Kesher Yehudi Shabbaton in Jerusalem, Israel

Beyond the Headlines: What do people say after keeping Shabbat for the first time? - opinion

 ‘I want to suggest an unwritten 11th commandment: To live in the Land of Israel.’

The 11th commandment: Choose it or lose it - opinion

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OneTable reimagines Shabbat dinner program amid layoffs and funding downturn

Abramson said the company was also shifting away from its recent focus on older Jewish adults to center its programming on younger Jews.

People gather at a OneTable Shabbat dinner.

Spirit of Herzl: Central Jerusalem hotel with history, comics, and charm

Explore Jerusalem from the Spirit of Herzl Hotel, where Zionist comics line the halls and history meets comfort in a central location.

Welcoming guests.

Likud's Dan Illouz talks defying Netanyahu, haredi draft, and post-war Israel - interview

Dan Illouz discusses his path to the Knesset, his battles inside Likud, and how the October 7 massacre reshaped his sense of responsibility.

Beginning of his Knesset service: Illouz and MK Ze’ev Elkin attend a Jerusalem lobby meeting at the Knesset, May 2023.

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Why I can’t live without Shabbat

The beautiful chaos of our crew around a table covered with challah, wine, and probably too much food... Our table almost always holds more. Friends stop by. Guests join.

Shabbat, a day for 'unplugging.'

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The cricket match we missed and the Shabbat we found - opinion

What we witnessed that Shabbat was something far rarer and more precious than a Test match victory: a glimpse of genuine Jewish unity. 

Old Finchleians Cricket Club v Highgate Taverners Cricket Club at Old Finchleians Memorial Ground, Woodside Park, North London, England.

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Parashat Vayechi: Change begins with you

Anyone who truly wants change must begin with himself – to be better, more generous, more understanding, and more open to differing views.

Jacob crossed his hands when blessing Ephraim and Manasseh