Shabbat

  Rabbi Ido Pachter is seen alongside colleagues at Beit Midrash LeMa'ase in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Ido Pachter: Making a new tradition of Jewish law for modern Israel

Jerusalemite of the Week: Rabbi Ido Pachter of Beit Midrash LeMa'ase is attempting to reframe how we approach Jewish law to create something new: Halachat Yisraeli (Israeli Jewish law).

14/10/2024
The site of the Nova music festival massacre, in Re'im, southern Israel, June 9, 2024

A retreat brought 180 survivors of the Nova massacre together to observe Shabbat

Survivors of Israel's deadliest terror attack attended a Shabbat retreat, sharing stories of resilience and fostering connections between secular and Orthodox Jews.

By DEBORAH DANAN/JTA
02/10/2024
  A diverse selection of Shabbat and holiday food from Cholent Bar.

The Jerusalem takeway round-up: Preferred catering options for Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, ‘In Jerusalem’ looks at some of the preferred food catering options of Jerusalemites.

29/09/2024

The secret to Jewish survival: How the Jewish community thrives through collective care

The Jewish community's survival is rooted in its deep sense of responsibility, love, and unreserved support for one another, transcending hardship through collective care and generosity.

By DANIELLE SOBKIN
23/09/2024

During Shabbat: Gate crushes child to death, dog severely bites another child

A tragic Shabbat in Israel: A four-year-old boy dies in a gate accident, a toddler is bitten by a dog, six divers are hospitalized, and a 16-month-old girl dies after inhaling paint powder.

The most useful and beautiful urn for Shabbat and holidays

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

09/09/2024
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