Shabbat

The rabbis of antiquity deduced that all labors necessary for constructing a sanctuary and its appurtenances should serve as the blueprint for Shabbat prohibitions.

Heschel draws out the implications of the idea that we rest in memory/imitation of God's primeval rest at the end of Creation.

Prepared Friday and slow-cooked overnight, cholent is the traditional Sabbath-day dish.

While lighting two Shabbat candles is a widespread custom, Jewish law only requires one.

What to expect as a guest at someone's Friday night table.

It's easier—and more rewarding—than you think!

From a foldable hot plate to a Shabbat light bulb, these devices help make the Sabbath easier for observant Jews.

Rejuvenating ourselves and our planet.

The traditional Shabbat evening rituals are best shared with family and friends.

The problem is not that Shabbat is irrelevant, but that it is too relevant.

At this moment of intensifying violence, the Torah offers an insight into how we might open a path towards peace.