A mobility scooter on Shabbat? Yes, really. With SHABBATTO, independence, halacha, and religious life go hand in hand.

The Romans named the seventh day Saturday, based on the Roman god Saturn. The word means “enough.” Saturn’s reign was ...

including the amazing rules on what to do in Jerusalem when Shushan Purim falls on Shabbat as it does this year.

In order to avoid driving, Orthodox Jews walk to the synagogue during Shabbat. Reform Jews close Reform JewsJews who have adapted their laws and practices as modern life has changed. try to keep ...

including that the equipment be set up in advance or that a timer be used to avoid the active use of electricity on Shabbat and holidays. The Committee on Jewish Laws and Standards adopted the ...

There are many benefits of observing Shabbat for Jews. It allows Jews to have quality family time, away from the hustle and bustle of busy, everyday life and gives them the opportunity to have ...

One of the most significant changes is regarding the Purim Seudah. Ordinarily, the meal is held in the afternoon and extends into the night. However, since it is Erev Shabbat, one must finish the main ...

the mother of a hostage who is expected to be released asked the rabbi if she would be allowed to break the laws of Shabbat to meet her daughter upon her release. "She asked for instructions ...

Moses commands the people to remember Amalek: "Remember what the Amalekites did to you on the way when you left Egypt weary and worn out from your journey. They attacked all lagging in the rear, ...

Agam Berger, the IDF lookout who was released about two weeks ago from Hamas captivity as part of the first phase of the hostage deal, met with Rabbanit Tzili Schneider, chairwoman of the "Kesher ...